We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. We ask that you indicate your preference in your application.
The RCMP is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the four Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, or members of visible minority groups. You will find the self-declaration form within the online job application.
WHO ARE WE?
The RCMP is Canada’s national police service. In addition to Regular Members (police officers), the RCMP hires public service employees and civilian employees to carry out crucial operational and administrative functions.
Depot Division is home to the Cadet Training Program and National Law Enforcement Training. Employees of Depot play an important role contributing to the training of future RCMP members.
Saskatchewan RCMP is committed to providing the most efficient and effective policing services possible. Employees of Saskatchewan RCMP work in a wide variety of areas to support officers at all levels of policing and play a critical role in delivering services to our communities – including at 80 detachments across the province.
The RCMP is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society and providing a safe and barrier-free workplace.
WHO ARE YOU?
A career with the Saskatchewan RCMP may be right for you if you…
• Want to make a difference by engaging in meaningful work
• Thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing work environment
• Want to acquire new skills and knowledge through career development opportunities
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
• Attractive compensation package:
o Fair wage
o Health/dental plans and a great pension plan
o Flexible working arrangements, vacation, medical and other types of leave to
achieve work-life balance
• Continuous learning and advancement:
o Access to various provincial and national employee networks
o Access to internal Virtual and in-person courses, conferences and workshops
o On-the-job training, in the form of coaching and mentoring
• Access to amenities:
o Worry-free parking and easy access to public transportion (for positions in Regina)
o Indoor/outdoor gyms and fitness equipment, swimming pool, outdoor rink and
Learning Resource Centre at Depot (for positions in Regina)
o Affordable meals prepared by Red Seal Chefs at the Depot Divisional Mess (for
positions in Regina)
This process will be used to staff an indeterminate full time position
Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience**.
Notes:
Based on their education, training and/or experience, indeterminate incumbents of positions in the IS classification are deemed to meet the minimum education standard whenever a bachelor's degree without specialization is called for in a position classified as IS.
*Degree:
Unless otherwise specified (e.g., master's degree), the term "degree" refers to a bachelor's degree, as established by the appropriate educational authorities.
** Acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience:
• A high school diploma with at least 5 years of work experience in communications or;
• A college diploma in the field of communications with at least 3 years of work experience in communications.
• Experience writing and editing communication products*.
• Experience in consulting with colleagues, clients or external stakeholders.
• Experience in contributing to project teams or working groups.
• Experience in two (2) of the following: 1) conducting background research, 2) analysis of issues, 3) preparing reports, 4) oral or written briefings or 5) presentations.
* Communications products refers to a minimum of two (2) products such as news releases, media advisories, media lines, internal messages for employees, speeches, social media content or communication plans for internal and/or external partners such as federal organizations, central agencies, stakeholders, non-governmental organizations, other orders of government, or industry.
• Experience in corporate communications.
• Experience in advertising.
• Experience in marketing.
• Experience in social media.
• Experience writing and editing various journalistic-style content for print or online.
• Experience in media relations.
• Experience in speech writing.
• Experience in crisis communications.
• Experience in operational communications*.
*Operational communications are public communications related to the organization’s day-to-day activities, which are of a safety/security nature and may include emergency components to be shared quickly with the general public.
For example, we consider these to be operational communications at the RCMP when the communication is intended for the general public and relates to:
• Active shooter
• Massive seizure of drugs
• Current anti-terrorist operation
• Arrest of criminal leader
• Forest fire evacuation
• Flood warning
• AMBER Alert
• Organized crime operation
• Foreign interference activities
• Major fraud
• Military operations in Canada or abroad
• Massive evacuation
• Etc.
Bilingual - Imperative (BBC/BBC)
Information on language requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to analyze a problem, situation or process and make recommendations.
• Ability to develop communication products for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, negotiate timelines and meet deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Initiative
Must work overtime on short notice from time to time.
Must be on call during evenings, weekends and on public holidays from time to time;
Must carry and monitor a mobile communications device outside of work hours when required.
Security Clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Enhanced Reliability Status
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
*Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are able to relocate or commute to the advertised location of work.
A pool of qualified candidates may be created and used to staff indeterminate, term, full-time and part-time positions.
Candidates will be required to show original proof of education. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.
The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation of proof of Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident status prior to appointment. Other candidates may also be asked to provide this documentation at various stages in the selection process. The following documents will be accepted as proof: Provincial or territorial birth certificate; Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947); Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977); Certificates of Retention; Citizenship certificates; Permanent resident card.
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Written communication will be assessed throughout the application, including screening questions and resume.
Volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, or use of asset qualifications may be used. If you meet any of the asset qualifications (other qualifications), please be sure to provide detailed responses in the screening questionnaire.
The successful applicant will have to obtain an RCMP security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, on-line activities, alcohol and/or drug use, etc.
Successful applicant is required to work in Regina, Saskatchewan. Telework or alternate work locations will not be an option.
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.