Information Technology (IT) and Communications Technology

Posting details

• Reference number: RCM26J-020663-000607
• Selection process number: 26-RCM-EA-K-INFO-COMTECH-150961
• Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
• Level: IT-02 - SP-ICT-02

Duties

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Communications Technology Program (COMTECH) in Alberta is seeking talented candidates with a proven ability to support a wide range of information technology (IT) and electronics and communications infrastructure and equipment.

💻📞📱The units within COMTECH provide life-cycle management and field support for Alberta First Responders Radio Communication System user equipment, support for vehicular-based equipment such as mobile work stations, in-car video systems and cellular phones and data modems, technical support for two operational communication (9-1-1) centers and their municipal counterparts, and operational support for the Critical Incident Program.

These positions are situated in a law enforcement environment, which includes regular contact with uniformed and armed police officers.

Intent of the process

The process intent it to fill multiple indeterminate vacancies across various locations. The process may also be used to fill similar positions of various tenures.

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.

Important messages

Please note we request that job applications are submitted through GC Jobs. Persons who are unable to or prevented from applying using GC Jobs are asked to inform the contact person(s) below prior to the closing date.

Please note completion of the screening questions is required. As the responses to each will be used to determine whether associated requirements are met, failure to complete them fully may result in elimination from consideration.

In accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat 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. For more information, please refer to the Directive: https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32805#annA1↗. 🔹Volume Management strategies may be used. 🔹A written exam, interview and reference checks will be conducted as part of the selection process. Communication and follow-up: 🔹Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent. Submission of an application does not guarantee further communication, updates on application status, or an invitation to participate in subsequent stages of the assessment process.

🔹We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

🔹All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

🔹We will communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include a valid e-mail address and ensure it remains functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

🔹IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

🔹If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret your non-response as a withdrawal from the process.

Language requirements

English essential