Forensic Video Technician

About the position

Duties
The duties are collecting, examining and processing digital media evidence from a wide variety of sources in order to develop a variety of forensic results (i.e. still image capture, enhancement, conversion, recovery, concealment, etc.) to support the Forensic Video Unit in assisting investigators and/or court officials in the identification or elimination of criminal suspects and activity.

You may be required to provide witness testimony on digital media evidence and forensic video analysis in criminal court proceedings.

Work environment
The work environment is primarily in a detachment or headquarters office setting. You may be required to attend scenes occasionally to collect digital media evidence.

Intent of the process
The anticipated intent/result of this process is to indeterminately staff (on a full time basis) two positions.

Please be advised the positions cannot accommodate remote work. All duties required within these positions are to be completed in-person in Surrey or Langley, BC. Candidates should only apply if they are willing and available to work at either of these locations.A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff future similar permanent and/or temporary positions at full, part-time or shift-work hours in various locations. Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of one year and may be extended.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.

Positions to be filled
2

Important messages
PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE CANADA.CA SITE. If you are unable to apply online, you are asked to contact the individual noted at the bottom of this advertisement.

NOTE: Applications are to be received online by clicking on the button below. Please do not send your resume or application to the contact noted unless you are a person with a disability who is unable to apply online. The Contact can assist with general questions.Please do not email the contact asking for an update. You will be contacted if your application will be considered further.When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as the primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume", your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.Cracking the Code: We invite you to watch this short video (2.5 minutes) to learn more about how to submit your job application online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence. Please take a look at the following link for more information: https://www.cicic.ca/Receipt of applications will not be sent. Candidates will be considered for positions as they become available and will be advised of any further evaluation.Please note that candidates (including persons employed in the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.Incorrect or fraudulent information provided by a candidate during the application or assessment process will result in elimination from the process.Experience qualifications will be assessed upon initial application. As such, the screening questions and supplementary answers must be answered comprehensively. Our means of communication with applicants is 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.NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take months to complete.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

Conditions of employment

COE1: Enhanced Reliability Status with Top Secret security clearance
COE2: Willingness and ability to travel
COE3: Willingness and ability to maintain a valid driver's license
COE4: Willingness to testify in a court of law
COE5: Willingness and ability to view imagery of a sensitive, graphic and disturbing nature
while carrying out duties, sometimes for prolonged periods of time
COE6: Willingness and ability to climb ladders and work at a height
COE7: Willingness and ability to lift boxes or equipment up to 23kg

Operational Requirements

OR1: Willingness and ability to work overtime and shift-work

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:
EED: Successful completion of a degree or diploma program from a recognized post-secondary institution specializing in audio/video, video production, digital media, radio-television-film, photography or a related field deemed acceptable OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note: At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met via 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.

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Experience:
EE1: Recent* and significant** experience operating computers and multimedia hardware and software at an intermediate level
EE2: Recent* and significant** experience acquiring and processing digital multimedia
EE3: Experience preparing written documents, such as reports

*“Recent” experience refers to experience gained approximately within the last five (5) years.
** “Significant” experience refers to experience normally associated with performance of the duties on a full-time basis over a consecutive period of at least two (2) years.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge:
EK1: Knowledge of the theories and principles behind video and imaging technology
EK2: Knowledge of different methods and techniques for acquiring and processing digital multimedia depending on the source or format

Abilities:
EA1: Ability to communicate effectively orally
EA2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
EA3: Ability to prioritize and multi-task workload in a high stress environment
EA4: Ability to analyse problems or situations and recommend appropriate solutions
EA5: Ability to work independently and in a team environment
EA6: Ability to present technical information to a wide range of audiences

Personal Suitability:
EPS1: Integrity
EPS2: Analytical Thinking
EPS3: Interpersonal Skills
EPS4: Initiative
EPS5: Flexibility

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset Education:
AED: Successful completion of at least level 2 from the Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association International, Inc. (LEVA) and current Certification as a LEVA Forensic Video Technician (CFVT); or Certification as a Forensic Video Examiner (CFVE) from the International Association of Identification (IAI)

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Asset Experience:
AE1: Experience working in a police environment, attending crime scenes
AE2: Experience providing evidence in criminal court proceedings

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.

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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.

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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.

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How to apply

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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: Russell Roth
Email address: [email protected]

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