Technologist, Radio Technology Program - Inventory

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing critical communications support for law enforcement. This exciting role as a Technologist in the Radio Technology Program offers the opportunity to work in diverse environments, from office settings to remote mountain tops. You'll be responsible for maintaining and configuring advanced radio communication systems, ensuring seamless operations during high-stakes events. With a commitment to inclusivity and a supportive work culture, this position is ideal for those passionate about technology and public service. Embrace the challenge and make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in IT or related field.
• Experience in troubleshooting and supporting radio communication technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and configure police 2-way radio communication systems.
• Support police operations with communications planning for high security events.
• Develop applications for GPS tracking and satellite communications.

Skills

Troubleshooting RF anomalies

Network failures resolution

IT support for Radio Over IP networks

Communications planning

GPS tracking technology

Satellite communications

UAV technology

Remote video streaming

Education

Two-year program in computer science

Information technology specialization

Information management

Job description

Reference number : RCM23J-012511-000915

Selection process number : 23-RCM-EA-P-E-VAR-INV-IM-RTP-114271 Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Information Management and Technology Branch

IT-02- CM equivalent : SP-ICT-02

83,961 to $102,763

For further information on the organization, please visit

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line 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.

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 a 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.

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications. If you meet these criteria, please clearly demonstrate how you meet them in writing. Provide examples and describe the work / duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.

Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process

Duties

Did you know that the RCMP employs technical staff responsible for developing and maintaining their own Land Mobile Radio network? This role encompasses a variety of duties that takes the Technologist to the highest mountain peaks in BC, to the front lines supporting our officers. Technologists will be challenged with troubleshooting RF anomalies, network failures and providing ad hoc solutions to satisfy complex operational needs. Continuous advancements in technology ensure Technologists will participate in the implementation and development of wireless communications infrastructure.

Some typical duties experienced by the Technologist :

• Police 2-way radio communication maintenance, configuration, and life cycle management
• Mountain top radio repeater station maintenance, configuration, and life cycle management
• IT support and development for Radio Over IP networks
• Communications planning and support for police operations and high security events (eg. Olympics, national leaders’ summit)
• Developing the application of other technologies such as GPS tracking, satellite communications, UAV’s, and remote video streaming.

Work environment

The RCMP is seeking talented candidates with proven ability to work in this wide range of IT and electronics infrastructure for the Radio Technology Program in E Division (BC).

These positions reside at various Radio Operations Shops / Units across British Columbia and are situated in a law enforcement environment which includes contact with uniformed police officers. Multiple physical environments ranging from office / lab environments to detachment visits and remote mountain tops with exposures to all weather conditions. Travel is typically via vehicle or helicopter and occasional overnight trips / deployments are expected. Core business hours are Monday through Friday between 0800 and 1600. Willingness to work overtime, provide after-hours support and be on call are operational requirements and compensation is provided. Within operational requirements, there may be flexibility to work variable start times or complete hours over 9 days instead of 10 days in a two-week period.

The RCMP recognizes the diversity of its workforce and is committed to providing a respectful workplace free of harassment, discrimination and other forms of disrespectful behavior.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory.

A qualified group of candidates may be identified and used to staff future permanent or temporary vacancies (including terms, actings, casuals, assignments and secondments) in similar-level positions (at full or part-time hours, including shift-work). 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 : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Essential Qualifications

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 :

1.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.

2.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.

3.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 :

Technologist, Radio Technology Program - Inventory

Reference number : RCM23J-012511-000915

Selection process number : 23-RCM-EA-P-E-VAR-INV-IM-RTP-114271 Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Information Management and Technology Branch

Cranbrook(British Columbia), Dawson Creek(British Columbia), Kamloops(British Columbia), Kelowna(British Columbia), Nanaimo(British Columbia), Nelson(British Columbia), Prince George(British Columbia), Surrey(British Columbia), Terrace(British Columbia)

IT-02- CM equivalent : SP-ICT-02

83,961 to $102,763

For further information on the organization, please visit

Closing date : 31 December 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line 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.

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 a 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.

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications. If you meet these criteria, please clearly demonstrate how you meet them in writing. Provide examples and describe the work / duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.

Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process

Duties

Did you know that the RCMP employs technical staff responsible for developing and maintaining their own Land Mobile Radio network? This role encompasses a variety of duties that takes the Technologist to the highest mountain peaks in BC, to the front lines supporting our officers. Technologists will be challenged with troubleshooting RF anomalies, network failures and providing ad hock solutions to satisfy complex operational needs. Continuous advancements in technology ensure Technologists will participate in the implementation and development of wireless communications infrastructure.

Some typical duties experienced by the Technologist :

• Police 2-way radio communication maintenance, configuration, and life cycle management
• Mountain top radio repeater station maintenance, configuration, and life cycle management
• IT support and development for Radio Over IP networks
• Communications planning and support for police operations and high security events (eg. Olympics, national leaders’ summit)
• Developing the application of other technologies such as GPS tracking, satellite communications, UAV’s, and remote video steaming.

Work environment

The RCMP is seeking talented candidates with proven ability to work in this wide range of IT and electronics infrastructure for the Radio Technology Program in E Division (BC).

These positions reside at various Radio Operations Shops / Units across British Columbia and are situated in a law enforcement environment which includes contact with uniformed police officers. Multiple physical environments ranging from office / lab environments to detachment visits and remote mountain tops with exposures to all weather conditions. Travel is typically via vehicle or helicopter and occasional overnight trips / deployments are expected. Core business hours are Monday through Friday between 0800 and 1600. Willingness to work overtime, provide after-hours support and be on call are operational requirements and compensation is provided. Within operational requirements, there may be flexibility to work variable start times or completing hours of work over 9 days instead of 10 days in a two-week period.

The RCMP recognizes the diversity of its workforce and is committed to providing a respectful workplace free of harassment, discrimination and other forms of disrespectful behavior.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory.

A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future permanent or temporary vacancies (including terms, actings, casuals, assignments and secondments) in similar-level positions (at full or part-time hours, including shift-work). 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 : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Essential Qualifications

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 :

1.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.

2.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.

3.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 :

Technologist, Radio Technology Program - Inventory

Reference number : RCM23J-012511-000915

Selection process number : 23-RCM-EA-P-E-VAR-INV-IM-RTP-114271 Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Information Management and Technology Branch

Cranbrook(British Columbia), Dawson Creek(British Columbia), Kamloops(British Columbia), Kelowna(British Columbia), Nanaimo(British Columbia), Nelson(British Columbia), Prince George(British Columbia), Surrey(British Columbia), Terrace(British Columbia)

IT-02- CM equivalent : SP-ICT-02

83,961 to $102,763

For further information on the organization, please visit

Closing date : 31 December 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line 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.

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 a 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.

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications. If you meet these criteria, please clearly demonstrate how you meet them in writing. Provide examples and describe the work / duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.

Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process

Duties

Did you know that the RCMP employs technical staff responsible for developing and maintaining their own Land Mobile Radio network? This role encompasses a variety of duties that takes the Technologist to the highest mountain peaks in BC, to the front lines supporting our officers. Technologists will be challenged with troubleshooting RF anomalies, network failures and providing ad hock solutions to satisfy complex operational needs. Continuous advancements in technology ensure Technologists will participate in the implementation and development of wireless communications infrastructure.

Some typical duties experienced by the Technologist :

• Police 2-way radio communication maintenance, configuration, and life cycle management
• Mountain top radio repeater station maintenance, configuration, and life cycle management
• IT support and development for Radio Over IP networks
• Communications planning and support for police operations and high security events (eg. Olympics, national leaders’ summit)
• Developing the application of other technologies such as GPS tracking, satellite communications, UAV’s, and remote video steaming.

Work environment

The RCMP is seeking talented candidates with proven ability to work in this wide range of IT and electronics infrastructure for the Radio Technology Program in E Division (BC).

These positions reside at various Radio Operations Shops / Units across British Columbia and are situated in a law enforcement environment which includes contact with uniformed police officers. Multiple physical environments ranging from office / lab environments to detachment visits and remote mountain tops with exposures to all weather conditions. Travel is typically via vehicle or helicopter and occasional overnight trips / deployments are expected. Core business hours are Monday through Friday between 0800 and 1600. Willingness to work overtime, provide after-hours support and be on call are operational requirements and compensation is provided. Within operational requirements, there may be flexibility to work variable start times or completing hours of work over 9 days instead of 10 days in a two-week period.

The RCMP recognizes the diversity of its workforce and is committed to providing a respectful workplace free of harassment, discrimination and other forms of disrespectful behavior.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory.

A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future permanent or temporary vacancies (including terms, actings, casuals, assignments and secondments) in similar-level positions (at full or part-time hours, including shift-work). 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 : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Essential Qualifications

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 :

1.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.

2.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.

3.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 :

Technologist, Radio Technology Program - Inventory

Reference number : RCM23J-012511-000915

Selection process number : 23-RCM-EA-P-E-VAR-INV-IM-RTP-114271 Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Information Management and Technology Branch

Cranbrook(British Columbia), Dawson Creek(British Columbia), Kamloops(British Columbia), Kelowna(British Columbia), Nanaimo(British Columbia), Nelson(British Columbia), Prince George(British Columbia), Surrey(British Columbia), Terrace(British Columbia)

IT-02- CM equivalent : SP-ICT-02

83,961 to $102,763

For further information on the organization, please visit

Closing date : 31 December 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line 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.

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 a 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.

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications. If you meet these criteria, please clearly demonstrate how you meet them in writing. Provide examples and describe the work / duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.