Firearms Technician

Firearms Technician Reference number: RCM23J-020965-000366Selection process number: 23-RCM-EA-N-S-NCR-SPS/CFP-118650 Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Canadian Firearms Program Ottawa (Ontario) GT-04 - SP-GTEC-04 $73,341 to $83,385 Closing date: 23 January 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Update: NOTE: The next pull of applications will take place on July 12, 2024. 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. Work environmentThe Canadian Firearms Program is looking for talented and skilled individuals to join our dynamic team. We offer a diverse, inclusive, respectful and healthy work environment that offers flexible work arrangements to ensure work-life balance. If you value teamwork, challenging assignments and are innovative, collaborative and offer high quality service to clients, we want to hear from you!Full-time remote work will not be an option and successful candidates should be ready to relocate to the National Capital Region. Intent of the process A pool of candidates will be established and will be used to staff positions within the Canadian Firearms Program on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles (English Essential and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB) and various RCMP security clearances.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)EDUCATIONA secondary school diploma or employer approved alternatives.EXPERIENCERecent* and extensive* experience with a variety of firearms such as: rifles, pistols, revolvers, shotguns, military & police automatic firearms and commercial sporting firearms. Experience with ammunition or ammunition reloading procedures. Experience researching and providing firearm technical information. Recent experience is acquired within approximately the past 5 years.**Extensive experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activitiesIf you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)Experience using the Firearms Reference Table (FRT).Experience using standard operating polices and quality assurance practices.The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)Various language requirementsBilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)English EssentialOCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONSuccessful completion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety CourseNOTE: Candidates do not need to have completed these courses to apply. They must, however, have successfully completed them prior to an offer of employment being made.KNOWLEDGEKnowledge of firearms and ammunition (may include but not limited to: firearm operating principles, firearm design principles, firearm operating cycles, the meaning/significance of firearm markings/proofs marks, firearm terminology, firearm component names, ammunition terminology and ammunition reloading procedures).Knowledge of Part III of the Criminal Code.Knowledge of methods of researching firearm technical information.ABILITIESAbility to communicate effectively orally.Ability to communicate effectively in writing.Ability to prioritize workload.PERSONAL SUITABILITIESReliabilityInitiativeJudgmentTeamworkAttention to DetailThe following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.Willingness and ability to travel as required.Conditions of employmentReliability Status security clearance - All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.Must handle firearms as required. Other information The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.