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In order to have your application considered, all screening questions must be answered. Candidates must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES that demonstrate how they meet the education requirement and the experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities.
⭐FOR EACH EXPERIENCE CRITERIA, please provide the following MANDATORY information:
1️⃣- Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2️⃣- Title of the position occupied and the period(s) in which you performed the functions (M-Y to M-Y); and
3️⃣- Specific details of tasks or projects demonstrating how the experience was acquired, and provide concrete examples.
❗ FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN THE SCREENING QUESTIONS HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.
❗CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION.
❗The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout your application. Any use of generative artificial intelligence in the completion of your application is considered a violation of the assessment process. Should the selection committee suspect the use of generative artificial intelligence, your candidacy may be subject to immediate disqualification.
Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date.
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/.
Canadian Citizenship is a mandatory requirement for all positions requiring the security level of Top Secret or Enhanced RCMP Top Secret. The security clearance for all Top Secret positions will only be granted to Canadian Citizens.
Sr. Project Officers are part of our Projects & Special Initiatives team who lead a diverse portfolio of projects. No two days are ever the same here, and you could be managing anything from the implementation of a new software program to planning the physical move of an operational unit or researching specifications for a new piece of equipment. We are seeking applicants from various backgrounds and would consider those with a combination of experience from project management, change management, continuous improvement, LEAN/Six Sigma, quality management etc. Our project officers are brought in to find solutions to challenges raised in any of the operational units in our region. If you can stay organized, think outside the box, and lead a team of diverse stakeholders in a policing environment, then this might be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Monitors, analyzes and reports on project metrics to identify, capture, measure and analyze project(s) activities; monitors resources and associated costs; identifies project barriers, challenges and risks; and prepares reports outlining recommendations for resolution strategies.
• Represents the unit/project with project clients/stakeholders, internal/external colleagues, and participates on intra and inter-departmental working groups and project teams to influence client/stakeholder perspectives, and gains acceptance and cooperation for project plans and deliverables.
• Develops communication and change management strategies, standards, guidelines and operational procedures for the implementation and administration of project outcomes, and provides advice and guidance on the potential impacts to program policies and operations.
The Federal Policing Northwest Regional Commander’s Office supports policing operations by ensuring that the region is strategically aligned, has access to the proper tools, and is intelligence-led in its service of public safety in the provinces and territories it encompasses (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut). The office provides oversight to numerous operational units, including the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team, Serious and Organized Crime, Cyber Crime & Financial Crime, Federal Policing Support Services and Intelligence.
This process will initially be used to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis in Edmonton, AB and one (1) position on an indeterminate basis in Calgary, AB. A qualified pool of candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions with various tenures within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (i.e. indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, assignment and secondment).
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: 2
Your résumé.
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*
*Proof of education and/or training will be required prior to appointment.
Experience in researching, integrating and analyzing information from various sources (such as spreadsheets, databases, information systems).
Experience working and consulting with external and/or internal clients, partners, and/or stakeholders.
Experience preparing at least two different types of written reports including but not limited to: business case, briefing note, project charter, project plan, project status report .
Experience in the use of software programs, including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Excel, and SharePoint.
Experience planning and executing projects related to continuous improvement, business efficiency, new process/technology implementation or similar.
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in business administration, social sciences or a related field.
Professional certification (or working towards) related to the position (e.g., PMP, Lean/Six Sigma Belt, Prosci Change Management).
Experience in quality control processes, including document control.
Experience using statistical or data management tools to manipulate, compile and interpret statistical data to create reports and other analytical or business intelligence tools.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to research, analyze and provide recommendations.
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action oriented
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Negotiation
Valid Driver’s License.
Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes using various modes of transportation (including owned or leased government transport, commercial and light aircraft).
Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
Willingness and ability to work 100% in person at the designated RCMP work location (there is no availability of hybrid or telework with this position).
RCMP Enhance Reliability Status with Top Secret Security clearance.
Those selected must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.
NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.
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
✅ Volume management strategies may be used.
✅ All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
✅ We will communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.
✅ Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.
✅ Testing/interviews will be conducted at locations of the employer's choice and may require candidates to travel to the test/interview location.
Please note that candidates (including persons employed in the Public Service) will not be considered to be on travel status or on government business and travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.
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.