DutiesWho are we and what do we do?
"O" Division Digital Forensics Services (DFS) is a support unit composed of regular members (police officers) and public service employees. Both groups of employees bring their unique experiences in policing and information technology which are assets when conducting digital forensic examinations. All members of the DFS have strong IT backgrounds and are continually upgrading their skills to stay on top of the eve-changing world of technology.
What will you be doing?
As a Digital Evidence Specialist with the DFSsection, you will primarily
- Participate in operational policing activities such as search warrants, digital forensic acquisitions and examinations as a designated peace officer or in the accompaniment of a police officer
- Examine electronic devices and technology such as but not limited to personal computers, mobile devices, networking devices, gaming consoles, drones, vehicles, data storage devices and other emerging technologies
- Plan, implement, maintain, test, integrate and apply specialized digital forensic tools and techniques to provide highly specialized technical services related to digital forensic examinations for investigating teams
- Prepare technical analysis reports for investigations
- Provide testimony in court which may include expert testimony
Why you will love working with us.
As a new examiner, you will undergo the Technological Crime Understudy Program(TCUP), which will give you the skills and knowledge to conduct digital forensic investigations as a subject matter expert. You will participate in field work such as the execution of search warrants and specialized operations. The work schedule is generally routine however can vary based on operational needs. Now is your chance to use your technical skills in helping to solve Canada's complex and sensitive federal investigations!
Intent of the process
The intent of the selection process is to staff one (1) indeterminate English Essential position and one (1) indeterminate Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB) position, both with a RCMP ERS with Top Secret security clearance. The positions are located at 155 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa, ON.
This selection process could also be used to staff similar positions of varying tenures within the Central Region, RCMP.
Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.
Important messages
*** ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***
All job applications must be submitted through the Canada.ca/jobs site. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
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.
Candidates will be required to pay for all TRAVEL AND RELOCATION expenses related to this selection process, including travel expenses for assessment purposes. Candidate assessments including but not limited to exams, interviews and presentations will be conducted strictly in Ottawa.
The Indigenous Career Navigators Program, among others, is designed to provide Indigenous peoples with advice and guidance through the application/hiring process. Indigenous peoples seeking individual support related to your application or during the assessment phase, please contact our RCMP Indigenous Career Navigator (ICN):
**IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW**
You are required to complete screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of education and experience and any asset if applicable. Your response must include HOW (concrete examples), WHEN (dates) and WHERE (location of work) you meet the essential criteria required.
Your resume will not be used as second source to validate the experience listed in the answers. Comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.
A written examination, an interview and/or reference checks may be administered.
Deployment may be considered.
Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position and may be required to meet the asset qualifications depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your education outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.
Our means of communication with applicants are via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.
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