Work environmentDid you know that the RCMP employs technical staff responsible for developing and maintaining their own Land Mobile Radio network? This role encompasses a variety of duties that takes the Technologist to the highest mountain peaks in BC, to the front lines supporting our officers. Technologists will be challenged with troubleshooting RF anomalies, network failures and providing ad hock solutions to satisfy complex operational needs. Continuous advancements in technology ensure Technologists will participate in the implementation and development of wireless communications infrastructure.
Some typical duties experienced by the Technologist:
• Police 2-way radio communication maintenance, configuration, and life cycle management
• Mountain top radio repeater station maintenance, configuration, and life cycle management
• IT support and development for Radio Over IP networks
• Communications planning and support for police operations and high security events (eg. Olympics, national leaders’ summit)
• Developing the application of other technologies such as GPS tracking, satellite communications, UAV’s, and remote video steaming.
The RCMP is seeking talented candidates with proven ability to work in this wide range of IT and electronics infrastructure for the Radio Technology Program in E Division (BC).
These positions reside at various Radio Operations Shops/Units across British Columbia and are situated in a law enforcement environment which includes contact with uniformed police officers. Multiple physical environments ranging from office/lab environments to detachment visits and remote mountain tops with exposures to all weather conditions. Travel is typically via vehicle or helicopter and occasional overnight trips / deployments are expected. Core business hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 0800 and 1600. Willingness to work overtime, provide after-hours support and be on call are an operational requirement and compensation is provided. Within operational requirements, there may be flexibility to work variable start times or completing hours of work over 9 days instead of 10 days in a two-week period.
The RCMP recognizes the diversity of its workforce and is committed to providing a respectful workplace free of harassment, discrimination and other forms of disrespectful behavior.
Intent of the process
Anticipatory.
A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future permanent or temporary vacancies (including terms, actings, casuals, assignments and secondments) in similar-level positions (at full or part-time hours, including shift-work). Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of one year and may be extended.
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
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE. If you are unable to apply online, you are asked to contact the individual noted at the bottom of this advertisement.
When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.
Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.
Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process http://www.cicic.ca/
Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.
Top-down selection may apply.
Incorrect or fraudulent information provided by a candidate during the application or assessment process will result in elimination from the process.
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.
In accordance with the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Directive on Security Screening, effective January 6, 2025, Canadian citizenship is a requirement for a Top Secret clearance. Please note that while a Top Secret clearance is not required at the time of application, all conditions of employment, including security clearance, must be met prior to appointment and maintained for the duration of employment in the position.
Please refer to the TBS Directive on Security Screening for more information: https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32805#annA1
Please note that candidates (including persons employed in the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.
PLEASE NOTE: Where an e mail address is provided, the Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.