Wireless Communication Network Technician

About the position

Work environment
Are you looking for a rewarding career with a great working environment? Here are a few reasons to work for the RCMP:

- Worry-free parking;
- An inclusive work environment committed to employment equity;
- Attractive compensation package including sick leave, family-related leave, heath/dental plans, pension plan, and possibility of flexible work hours. For more information regarding benefits, please see the link to the collective agreement provided at the top of the poster.As an employer of choice for over 26,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With almost 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
Currently we have one indeterminate vacancy at the IT-02 group and level.

A qualified pool of candidates may be established to staff this and other similar positions at the IT-02 group and level for term, indeterminate or acting at full or part-time hours or lower level positions inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM).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. 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.Should a Public Service (PS) employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment will be posted accordingly on www.jobs.gc.ca.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
📌 ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

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. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.📞 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. You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.📌 FOR EACH EXPERIENCE CRITERIA, please provide the following MANDATORY information:
1 - Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2 - Title of the position occupied; and
3 - Specific details of tasks or projects demonstrating how the experience was acquired, and provide concrete examples.📌FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN THE SCREENING QUESTIONS HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.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.📌 CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATIONPLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. 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.
All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. Only those selected for
further consideration will be contacted.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.The 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): [email protected] 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

► RCMP Top Secret Security Clearance
► Maintain a valid driver's license

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
► Willingness and ability to lift and carry heavy tools and equipment up to 23kg
► Willingness and ability to travel, possibly by helicopter, small plane, or ATV to remote sites
► Willingness and ability to travel provincially and nationally for extended periods of time as required, sometimes on short notice
► Willingness and ability to work in areas exposed to inclement weather
► Willingness and ability to climb ladders and to work at a height
► Willingness and ability to work overtime to support operational requirements, sometimes on short notice
► Willingness and ability to work in confined spaces

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

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.

*Acceptable - Suitable for a position as determined by the manager unless otherwise regulated by the employer.
**Specialization - An acceptable number of courses in a particular field of study as determined by the manager, unless otherwise specified by the employer.

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EXPERIENCE:
► E.1 Experience with the maintenance and programming of wireless mobile voice/data communications user equipment.

► E.2 Experience using electronic communications test equipment and test procedures in both analog and digital radio systems.

► E.3 Experience troubleshooting and recommending appropriate solutions for problems associated with the following: Application hardware and either software or firmware.

► E.4 Experience in IP based network, server, and system monitoring.

Applied / assessed at a later date

ABILITY:
► A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
► A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
► PS1. Client Service Orientation
► PS.2 Planning and Organizing
► PS.3 Dependability
► PS.4 Integrity
► PS.5 Team-oriented

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 QUALIFICATIONS:
► AE.1 Experience with IT inventory management, including issuing, tracking, and monitoring the return of IT hardware.

► AE.2 Experience in asset life cycle management.

► AE.3 Experience with installing and configuring software and hardware

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.

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

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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.

Additional links

Interested in some tips on how to apply for this job? Check out this Treasury Board Secretariat video!
Please refer to the TBS Directive on Security Screening for more information: Canadian citizenship is a requirement for a Top Secret clearance
For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Hiring organization contact

Name: 'B' Division, Public Service Staffing
Email address: [email protected]

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