Stream 1 - Digital Evidence Specialist / Stream 2 – Digital Evidence Specialist Supervisor

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
The intent of this process is to staff several 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 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
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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 candidatesThe 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 - Security requirement:RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status with 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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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to obtain and maintain Peace Officer Status
Ability and willingness to travel, sometimes on short notice within Canada or potentially abroad
Ability and willingness to work overtime, sometimes on short notice
Ability and willingness to prepare and testify in a court of law
Willingness to attend search warrant sites with investigators (police overwatch)
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence, dependent on region

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Education: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:
• 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.• 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.• 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.

Experience:Both Streams :EXP1: Recent* work experience in the field of information technology.*’’Recent experience” refers to experience acquired and/or applied through the performance of duties within the last three (3) years. *

Stream 1 (IT-02/SP-ICT-02 only): EXP2 : Experience in computer programming or IT infrastructure administration.

Stream 2 (IT-03/SP-ICT-03 only): EXP3. Significant** experience in computer programming or IT infrastructure administration.**’’Significant experience’’ refers to rich and diversified experience normally acquired through the continuous performance of duties over a period of one (1) year.

Knowledge:Both Streams:K1. Knowledge of advanced information technology concepts, including network protocols, component integration, networking, data storage and operating systems.K2. Knowledge of scripting and programming languages to automate processes in support of forensic analysis or system administration.

Abilities:Both Streams:A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally Stream 2 (IT-03/SP-ICT-03 only):
* A3. Ability to superviseCompetencies:Both Streams:C1. Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
C2. Thinking Things Through
C3. Working Effectively with Others
C4. Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
C5. Personal development
C6. Planning and organizing

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - Stream 1 - Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Stream 2 - Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

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Education:Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in an IT related field.

Completion of technical certifications (such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA N+, CISSP, MCSE, CCNA, CEH)

Experience:AEXP1. Experience in networks administration and management.

Experience:AEXP2. Experience working with programming or scripting languages.

Experience:AEXP3. Experience in the application of e-discovery exemplary practices.

Experience:AEXP4. Experience preparing for Court testimony.

Experience:AEXP5. Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Preservation for digital evidence;
- Data encryption;
- Scientific methodology.

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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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