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Firearms Instructor
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Closing: 2026-09-03

Firearms Instructor

Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Firearms Training Unit

Closing date: September 3, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number
RCM26J-016113-000239
Selection process number
26-RCM-EA-T-REG-APS-149105
Location
Regina (Saskatchewan)
Employment tenure
Indeterminate full-time position
Salary
$80,612 to $87,108 - per annum, Collective agreement under negotiation
Level
AS-04 - SPADM-04
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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About the position

Work environment
WHO ARE WE?
The RCMP is Canada’s national police service. In addition to Regular Members (police officers), the RCMP hires public service employees and civilian employees to carry out crucial operational and administrative functions.
Depot Division is home to the Cadet Training Program and National Law Enforcement Training. Employees of Depot play an important role contributing to the training of future RCMP members.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
• Attractive compensation package:
o Fair wage
o Health/dental plans and a great pension plan
o Vacation, medical and other types of leave to achieve work-life balance
• Access to amenities:
o Worry-free parking and easy access to public transportation
o Indoor/outdoor gyms and fitness equipment, swimming pool, outdoor rink and Learning Resource Centre at Depot
o Affordable meals prepared by Red Seal Chefs at the Depot Divisional Mess
Intent of the process
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.
This process will be used to staff an indeterminate full time position.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
*Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are able to relocate or commute to the advertised location of work.
📌 ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date.
📌FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN THE SCREENING QUESTIONS HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.
In order to have your application considered, all screening questions must be answered. Candidates must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES that demonstrate how they meet the education requirement and the experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities.
📌 CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. We ask that you indicate your preference in your application.
Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain an RCMP security clearance may involve, but is not limited to, a security/reliability interview, a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity, verification of credit/financial status, reference checks, education, employment history, online activities, alcohol and/or drug use, etc., and may require certain residency requirements.
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
Candidates will be required to show original proof of education. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.
The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation of proof of Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident status prior to appointment. Other candidates may also be asked to provide this documentation at various stages in the selection process. The following documents will be accepted as proof: Provincial or territorial birth certificate; Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947); Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977); Certificates of Retention; Citizenship certificates; Permanent resident card.
Written communication will be assessed throughout the application, including screening questions and resume. Any use of generative artificial intelligence in the completion of your application is considered a violation of the assessment process. Should the selection committee suspect the use of generative artificial intelligence, your candidacy may be subject to immediate disqualification.
Testing/interviews will be conducted at the location of the employer's choice.
Candidates may be required to pay for all assessment and travel expenses.

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Enhanced Reliability Status
Willing and able to participate in and successfully complete the RCMP Basic Firearms Instructors Course and the RCMP Firearms Instructor Program within one year from the date of appointment.
Willing and able to instruct in a firearms environment
Willing and able to instruct in a simulated firearms training environment
Willing and able to provide live shooting demonstrations
Willing and able to work evenings and/or weekends.
Willing and able to use the prescribed PPE while performing the work activities of a Firearms Instructor in the work place. (Employees shall be provided, trained and fit tested where necessary, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by Section XII of the Canada Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, as prescribed by the Canada Labour Code, Part II.)

Operational Requirements

Must take a blood lead level test from a recognized Health Professional or laboratory on a bi-annual basis.
Must complete an annual recertification on the RCMP issue Firearms (shotgun and pistol).
Must successfully complete the IFTC (Instructional/Facilitation Techniques Course).

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

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Experience instructing in a basic or tactical firearms environment
Applied / assessed at a later date
Written communication
Oral communication
Working effectively with others
Flexibility
Thinking things through
Dependability

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements - (English Essential, Bilingual imperative BBC/BBC, Bilingual Non-Imperative BBC/BBC)

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, 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.

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide
  • Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Jonathan Pottage
Email address: 
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