Computer technologist – Interceptions local expert

Duties
Provide technical, design, installation, and operational services for the computerized systems and devices used to support the lawful interception of private communications for provincial, federal, and foreign law enforcement agencies. Provide support to field installers regarding tracking technologies, cameras, alarm systems, and other related support systems.

Work environment
As an employer of choice for over 30,000 employees, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) promises a career like no other. With over 150 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.C Division's Special I Section provides a wide range of covert electronic surveillance and communication intercept services. This process requires judicial authorization, allowing exhibits to be collected in compliance with current Canadian law. C Division Special I is one of four major hubs (along with Vancouver, Newmarket and Halifax) that provide centralized evidence collection.
The team is made up of IT experts, technicians, installers, legal experts, intercept monitor analysts and disclosure specialists. They provide specialized support to investigative sections.

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is initially to staff 4 indeterminate, full-time positions in Montreal (Quebec). A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions within the RCMP, the duration of which (term or indeterminate) and/or the security clearance (enhanced reliability, secret or top secret) and/or language profile could vary depending on the position.If a civilian member (CM) is deemed qualified and considered for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the public service employee (PSE) category for the CM.

Positions to be filled
4

Important messages
All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to): reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.All job applications must be submitted through Canada.ca/jobs by clicking on “Apply” bellow. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation.The first step in the process is screening. Use the questionnaire to clearly demonstrate that you meet the required criteria. Your responses must specify WHERE (workplace), WHEN (dates), and HOW (concrete examples) you acquired the required education, experience, and qualifications. Only the information provided will be considered.
⚠️ Important: If your responses do not contain sufficient detail to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria, your application will not be retained. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and applicants will not be contacted to provide missing information. It is essential that you answer each screening question fully, as the assessment committee may not refer to your résumé or other parts of your application to locate the required information.Following the screening stage, applications will be assessed using the following tools: written examination and interview. Reference checks may also be conducted.All communications (screening form, emails, phone calls) may be used to evaluate your qualifications.You may participate in the assessments in the official language of your choice (French or English). Please indicate your first official language in your application.Email is our primary means of communication. Ensure you provide a valid email address that can receive messages from unknown senders and keep your contact information up to date.All travel and relocation expenses related to this process, including costs associated with assessments, are the responsibility of the candidates.The Indigenous Career Navigators Program, among others, is designed to provide Indigenous peoples with advice and guidance through the application/hiring process. To Indigenous peoples seeking individual support related to your application or during the assessment phase, please contact our RCMP Indigenous Career Navigator (ICN): We thank all those who apply.

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Top Secret security clearance - ❗In accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Directive on Security Screening (effective January 6,2025), Canadian citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

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Be able and willing to work overtime on short notice.
Be able and willing to travel, as required.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Be able to lift and install equipment that can weigh up to 25 kg.
Be fit to testify in justice.
Be able to work shifts, as needed

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Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.NOTE:
1. Indeterminate incumbents in the IT group on December 9, 2021 who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
2. Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
3. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

EXP1: Recent experience* in an environment using data communication principles and data transfer protocols, including TCP/IP.
*Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last three years.

EXP2: Recent experience* of at least three of the following: analysis, design, planning, implementation and maintenance of client server environments in Windows and/or Linux (such as Active Directory, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, etc).
* Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last three years.

EXP3: Recent experience* in information technology (IT) project management.
*Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last three years.

EXP4: Recent experience* supporting and installing IT equipment or developing end-user applications in a networked organizational environment.
*Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last three years.

Applied knowledge of core IT infrastructure concepts, including networking, Linux and Windows systems, virtualisation, and common practices for securing and supporting servers.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to use troubleshooting approaches to resolve technical issues.Thinking things through
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Meeting clients’ needs

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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APC1. Certification on Microsoft and/or Linux products, and/or macOS.

APC2. Certification on Cisco products and/or other networking products.

APC3. Certification on VMWare products and/or other virtualization products.

APC4. CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+ or Security+ certification.

APC5. IT Project Management Professionnal (PMP) certification.

APC6. Certification on Dell and/or IBM products or other infrastructure products.

APC7. Certification in network monitoring systems such as Nagios, Zabbix, or others.

AEXP1. Experience in the use of computer systems such as communications interception, digital voice communications interception systems, video systems, satellite tracking systems and data entry systems.

AEXP2. Experience with various network communication devices, such as firewalls, switches, routers and virtual private networks (VPN).

AEXP3. Experience in analyzing, designing, programming and maintaining computer applications using programming techniques and languages such as C#, C++, Javascript, PHP, Python or other.

AEXP4. Experience with database products such as: Access, SQL Server or other DBMS.

AEXP5. Experience with one or more of the following: analysis, planning, migration, implementation and maintenance of virtualized environment via VMWare, Xen Server, etc.

AEXP6. Experience with desktop imaging/cloning.

AEXP7. Experience in setting up and managing a server virtualization environment.

AEXP8. Experience as a computer systems analyst in a network environment or as a technical support technician in special ‘I’ cases or related field.

AEXP9. Experience as a computer systems analyst in an environment with legal impacts and concern for the proper management of digital evidence.

AEXP10. Experience in telecommunications, Radio Frequency (RF), and/or electronics.

AK1. Practical knowledge of evaluating energy requirements for electronic equipment and selecting appropriate network components (modem, router, switch) in autonomous or remote environments.AK2. Knowledge of a programming language.

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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