Detachment Services Assistant

Intent of the process
English: The current need is to staff two (2) positions on an indeterminate basis in Fort Simpson and Behchoko, Northwest Territories. A qualified pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term or acting basis. The pool could be used to staff assignments, secondments, deployments, or casual opportunities.
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

Important messages
Government housing may be available.In addition to the salary noted above, persons appointed to positions in Fort Smith and Behchoko are entitled to isolated post allowances, vacation travel assistance, and other benefits. Relocation assistance may also be provided. For more information, please see:
• National Joint Council Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive (https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en)
• Pay, pension and benefits (https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/pay.html)
• Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/travel-relocation/addendum-initial-appointees-relocation-program.html)Please note we request that job applications are submitted through GC Jobs. Persons who are unable to or prevented from applying using GC Jobs are asked to inform the contact person(s) below prior to the closing date.Please note completion of the screening questions is required. As the responses to each will be used to determine whether associated requirements are met, failure to complete them fully may result in elimination from consideration.The Indigenous Career Navigators Program, among others, is designed to provide Indigenous peoples with advice and guidance through the application/hiring process. For Indigenous peoples seeking individual support with their application or during the assessment phase, please contact our Indigenous Career Navigator: .Please note selected candidates will be required to work in the office full-time.All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.An interview and reference checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Volume Management strategies may be used.

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Reliability Status security clearance

• Medical clearance from Health Canada in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive, for the incumbent and their dependents.

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• Willingness and ability to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and /or graphic material
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required
• Willingness and ability to maintain a valid driver's license, or have personal mobility to the degree normally associated with a driver's license
• Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes, using various modes of transportation
• Willingness and ability to work in (and relocate to, as applicable) Fort Simpson, NT or Behchoko, NT

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• Successful completion of two years of secondary school, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

• Experience providing clerical support services, including: data entry and filing
• Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software
• Experience providing service to internal or external clients/the general public, via telephone or in person

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Dependability

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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• Experience working in a law enforcement and/or legal environment
• Training in and/or experience providing financial support services, such as the collection and recording of monies received, verifying supplier invoices, and preparing invoices

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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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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