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Reference number
RCM26J-030582-000217
Selection process number
26-RCM-EA-P-M-WHSE-OCC-144485
Location
Whitehorse (Yukon)
Salary
$72,282 to $87,946
- (In addition to your salary, you will receive an Isolated Post Allowance.)
Level
PO-TCO-02 - LES-TO-02
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Candidates who meet the essential qualifications and identify as Yukon First Nations will be appointed first; followed by candidates who meet the essential qualifications and identify as Indigenous Peoples.
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About the position
Work environment
Whitehorse is the largest city in the Yukon. Over two-thirds of the Yukon's residents live in Whitehorse, which has a year-round population of about 36,000. Residents enjoy unparalleled access to the surrounding wilderness and outdoor adventure of Canada's Yukon Territory Whitehorse is the capital city of Yukon Territory. Known as the “Wilderness City”, Whitehorse has the great outdoors at its doorstep. More than 700 kilometres of marked trails run along the river and out to picture-perfect lakes. Whether you’re a hiker or biker, you’ll enjoy the trip and find breathtaking mountaintop views awaiting you.
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff one (1) permanent position in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in or relocate to Whitehorse, Yukon.
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.
Important messages
As part of the medical profile standard, pre-placement and periodic occupational health evaluations for Public Service Employees will be administered by Health Canada or designate, in accordance with the Occupational Health Evaluation Guide (OHEG), and for Civilian Members will be administered by RCMP Health Services or designate, in accordance with RCMP Policy.
Applicants hired under this process who have obtained call taking and dispatching training from other police agencies will be required to challenge the RCMP National Telecommunications Training Program. This will occur during employment.
Conditions of employment
• Security clearance (RCMP – Enhanced reliability status)
• Work shift work (24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year)
• Meet and maintain the medical profile standards established for the position, and (if applicable) any additional medical requirements for isolated posts, in accordance with the National Joint Council Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive
• Exposure to emotionally charged clients and incidents which may be traumatic, violent and disturbing
• Work in a confined or restrictive workspace, wear a headset and exposure to multiple computer screens and noise disturbances for extended periods of time
Operational Requirements
• Travel (e.g. for the purposes of attending mandatory training, or testifying in a court of law)
• Work on short notice and overtime to meet operational needs
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
A secondary school diploma, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Successful completion of a Canadian Police Call-Taking and Dispatching Training Program in Canada.
Significant* experience as a 9-1-1 police dispatcher.
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a period of two years within the last five years.
Applied / assessed at a later date
• Communication
• Composure
• Conscientiousness
• Develops Self
• Flexibility
• Meeting Client Needs
• Problem Solving
• Concern for Safety
• Teamwork
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Preference
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.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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