Executive Assistant

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.

Intent of the process
This is an anticipatory staffing process, as management is forecasting future employment opportunities in Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaIt is intended to proactively establish a pool of qualified candidates, including Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM). This pool may be used to staff identical or similar positions on either a temporary or permanent basis. If you wish to be considered for future opportunities, you are encouraged to apply to this process. Note: This staffing process is limited to positions located in Nova Scotia. If you are interested in opportunities in other provinces across Canada, please monitor the GC Jobs website and apply directly to those postings. Participation in this process does not provide eligibility for positions outside of Nova Scotia. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are able to relocate to, or commute to, the advertised location of work.Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

Important messages
Application Tips:When describing your experience, you must include all of the following in each answer as it relates to the specific question:➡️The name of the organization and department where the experience was acquired
➡️The title of the position you occupied
➡️The dates during which you performed the functions
➡️A description of your role and duties
➡️ Specific details of the tasks or projects, demonstrating HOW you accomplished the task (e.g., what steps you took, what features of the software you used, etc.)
➡️Provide concrete examples to support your experience The difference between “and”, “or” & “and/or” in the screening questions. Job posters will state whether you need to meet all aspects of a qualification or at least one aspect of the qualification.▶️And: you must demonstrate how you meet all aspects of the qualification▶️Or: you must demonstrate how you meet at least one aspect of the qualification▶️ And/or: you may demonstrate how you meet only one of the aspects of the qualification, however if the hiring manager imposes the “and” clause, you must have spoken to all aspects of the qualification*It is strongly recommended that you speak to as many aspects of the qualification as you feel you meet. If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation.Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. General questions on how to apply online:• Toll-free: 1-888-780-4444
• TTY/TDD: 1-800-465-7735Advertisements over the phone (jobs open to the public)• Toll-free: 1-800-645-5605 Persons with a priority entitlement may self-refer if interested in the AS-01/ADM-01 position and will be considered in priority to all other applicants.

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Various security clearance requirements may apply depending on the specific requirements of the position being staffed.Other Conditions of Employment may apply depending on the specific requirements of the position being staffed.

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Various operational requirements may apply depending on the specific requirements of the position being staffed.

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EDUCATIONA secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).Note 1: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE EX1. Experience reviewing and applying policies, directives, or guidelines to determine compliance or eligibility.EX2. Experience managing the incoming flow of information and determining the appropriate action and/or priority.EX3. Experience providing administrative support to a manager (i.e. scheduling meetings, managing a calendar, sending invitations, agenda preparation, taking meeting minutes, records of decisions, resolving scheduling conflicts, travel arrangements, optimizing time etc.)EX4. Experience responding to emails, calls or correspondence on behalf of the manager.

COMPETENCIESC1. Thinking Things Through
C2. Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
C3. Working Effectively with Others
C4. Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
C5. Client Service Orientation
C6. Attention to detail

ABILITIESA1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3. Ability to review and apply policies and guidelines.
A4. Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize competing deadlines

PERSONAL SUITABILITYPS1. Dependability
PS2. Discretion

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements

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ASSET QUALIFICATIONS AEX1. Experience arranging travel for others according to organizational policy requirements. AEX2. Experience planning and coordinating events (i.e. staging ceremonies, venue selection, technological requirements, contracting services, liaising with presenters, booking photographers/videographers, arranging media coverage, arranging refreshments etc.)AEX3. Experience inputting, monitoring or reconciling financial information.

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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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