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Business Services Analyst with Surrey RCMP Support Services

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Are you passionate about using data to support effective police operations and enhance public safety?

The City of Surrey has developed a comprehensive public safety strategy that focuses on enhancing existing program integration and effectiveness, while identifying new initiatives designed to optimize public safety resources that are available to the City.  The City of Surrey is seeking a Business Services Analyst to help evaluate policies, programs and processes in support of the Surrey RCMP commitment to continuous improvement, quality police service delivery and enhanced community safety.

The Business Services Analyst will conduct complex research and analysis of community programs and services and departmental operations to identify issues and opportunities for improvement. The incumbent will examine operational business processes and resource deployment relative to workload trends and service level expectations, help identify operational efficiencies and effectiveness, and provide technical, business and policy advice to senior management relative to organizational performance.

Responsibilities

Key accountabilities of the Business Services Analyst are as follows:

  • Conduct research and analysis in support of the Detachment’s strategic and operational planning efforts, performance measure development and monitoring, and evaluation processes.
  • Develop research methodologies, including surveys, questionnaires and literature reviews to collect data relevant to the subject/study area.
  • Review and analyze data and information from internal and external sources and develop detailed recommendations to meet operational and program objectives.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports to document research and analysis findings, and deliver presentations to management and other stakeholders.
  • Assist in the preparation of business cases related to long term strategies.
  • Perform other related duties.

You will have:

  • Demonstrated knowledge in the field of research and analysis, and direct experience in developing research methodologies, applying statistical methods, and analyzing data;
  • Ability to develop project plans, compelling business cases and write comprehensive reports;
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, both internally and externally;
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative to plan and develop a project from its inception to implementation;
  • Experience in critical thinking, issue identification, and problem-solving;
  • The ability to exercise considerable judgment and initiative within established policies and guidelines and applying discretion with sensitive and confidential issues;
  • Experience with local government and/or policing, and knowledge of relevant legislation;
  • Experience with strategic planning and change management within a large corporate setting;
  • Proficiency with computer databases and software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point; and
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills for all levels in an organization.

Qualifications

Applicants under consideration will be required to possess the following minimum qualifications:

  • A Bachelors’ degree in business, criminology, computers science, or related social science discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution supplemented by information technology courses including statistics, data analysis and/or research methodologies;
  • Three (3) years related business analysis experience, ideally in a municipal public safety or policing environment; and
  • A valid BC Driver’s License.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The following additional experience or accreditation is also desirable:

  • Graduate degree in Planning, Business or Public Administration, or related field;
  • Business Analysis Professional certification (ECBA, CBAP or CCBA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Experience with specialized data analysis and visualization software (e.g., SPSS, Tableau, Cognos), programming languages (e.g., Visual Basic) and Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).

Other Information

Union – CUPE Local 402

Pay Grade: 24

Hourly Rate: $35.16

The class specification for this job can be found here.

This position requires completion of an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Applying Online (www.surreycareers.ca)

The City of Surrey has launched a new job application system that’s smart, secure and simple to use!  The new system features a new look and user-friendly experience that will make it easier for candidates to view and apply for a job with the City of Surrey – from anywhere, at any time and on any device. To apply:

  1. Browse the current job opportunities at the City of Surrey.
  2. Select the job you would like to apply for.
  3. Create or sign into your online account. Note: If this is your first-time applying to the City of Surrey using the new job application system, you will need to create a new account.
  4. Follow the five simple steps to submit your application.

RCMP E Division Special “I” Unit – Info Session – April 11

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The RCMP E Division Special “I” unit is holding an information session at BCIT’s Downtown Campus on April 11th at 13:00 hrs (1:00 pm) in room 420. The unit is looking for civilian candidates who:

– Type a minimum of 40 words a minute,
– Have a second language, and
– Can successfully complete a top secret security clearance.

The work is “as and when needed” which can potentially transfer into a term position.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please come and learn more. The session will be presented by two Special “I” supervisors who will share their insights into this unit and answer questions related to this session.  Special Instructions to applicants:  No phone calls please to Special I Unit.

 

Technological Crime – Forensic Analyst

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Calgary (Alberta)
CS-02 – SP-CP-02
$66,360 to $81,222 (under review)

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date: 12 April 2017 – 23:59, Pacific Time

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

Apply online

Important messages

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

It is insufficient to state only that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. Candidates must provide concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the requirements. FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff one position on an indeterminate basis in Calgary, Alberta.

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM) for similar positions with various tenures (i.e. indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, assignment and secondment).

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes), and may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

  • Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.
    Notes:
    1. Indeterminate period 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 standards 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 CS group.
    2. It is the recognized educational institution (e.g. community college, CÉGEP or university) that determines if the courses taken by a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary program at the institution.
    3. 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 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.

Degree equivalency

  • Experience extracting and conducting analyses of electronic data.
  • Experience building, maintaining, repairing and upgrading personal computer hardware.
  • Experience using at least three of the following operating systems to troubleshoot issues or problem-solve: Android, iOS, Windows, Linux or Macintosh.
  • Experience preparing technical reports.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

  • Possession of Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ Certification, or industry equivalent.
  • Possession of CompTIA Network+ Certification, or industry equivalent.
  • Experience using forensics tool suites.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

  • Knowledge of information technology fundamentals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally.
  • Ability to plan and organise work.
  • Demonstrating integrity and respect
  • Thinking things through
  • Working effectively with others
  • Showing initiative and being action-oriented

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

  • Knowledge of the procedures used to document and preserve the integrity of evidence or exhibits.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance – • RCMP Top Secret security clearance.

  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically to attend training, or for work, as necessary.
  • Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, overtime, on evenings and weekends, and/or on a shift schedule.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.
  • Willingness and ability to be exposed to subject matter and/or material of investigations, which may be difficult to deal with.
  • Willingness and ability to provide expert testimony in court.
  • Participation in the Technological Crime Understudy Program.

Other information

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications; however, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications may be applied.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

You may be assessed using one (1) or more of the following tools: written exam, interview and/or reference checks.

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address, and ensure this address is 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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

Public Service Human Resources

RCMP.KGPSHRInfo-KGRHFPInfo.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Apply online

 

See the full job posting here.

Criminal Intelligence Analyst

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Division Criminal Analytical Section (DCAS)

Cost of arms for the RCMPPrince Albert (Saskatchewan), Regina (Saskatchewan)
EC-05 – ESS-05
$77,118 to $88,764 (per annum, collective agreement under negotiation)

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date: 4 April 2017 – 23:59, Pacific Time

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

Apply online

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff numerous positions in various locations.
Regina – 3 positions (Indeterminate)
Prince Albert – 1 position (Indeterminate)

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM).

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, deployment and acting). This may also be used for actings, assignments and secondments.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Economics, Sociology, Statistics, or in a field related to the position such as Geography, Computer Science, or Social Sciences. The specialization* may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. Candidates must provide a detailed description of their specialization in their resume.
(*Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. Candidates must provide a detailed description of their specialization in their resume. Transcripts may be required to confirm specialization.)

Degree equivalency

Other information

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.jobs.gc.ca. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line, please fax your application to 306-780-6690 (including an explanation).

If you have been recently assessed on the same qualification for another position in the RCMP in Saskatchewan, that previous assessment may be used in this process.

Please note that if you apply on other processes with the RCMP in Saskatchewan, part and/or all of this assessment may be used for the assessment of the same qualifications.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. 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).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Contact information

Kari Fedec

Kari.Fedec@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Apply online

For more information, see the full job posting here. 

Forensics Info Session on April 24

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Thinking about career in Forensics?  Looking to upgrade your skills?

Colour dates on individual calendar pages

Information Sessions are a great way to learn more about a program, related careers, and to get your questions answered by faculty and staff.

Our next Info Session will be on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the BCIT Downtown Vancouver Campus at 6:00pm.

Program Information Available for:

We also provide valuable information on:

  • Bachelor of Technology vs. Advanced Certificate
  • Overview of schedule and path to graduation
  • Careers and average salaries
  • Key Contacts for success

Break-Out Sessions held by the Program Coordinator available for each program option.

Register here.

Forensic Technology Advisor-Trace Evidence

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Forensic Technology Advisor-Trace Evidence (FLI-FSLT-03)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Civilian Members
Ottawa (Ontario)
$67,565 to $82,200

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date: 31 March 2017 – 23:59, Pacific Time

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

Duties:

1. Conducting routine and complex forensic analysis, assessing results and reporting of findings in writing;
2. Planning and conducting quality control activities on completed forensic analysis;
3. Maintaining, calibrating, operating,, monitoring, and troubleshooting scientific instruments and equipment;
4. Planning and participating in the development of new analytical methodology;
5. Preparing reagents for laboratory analyses;
6. Presenting expert testimony in court on exhibit handling, continuity and analyses;
7. Assisting in training of laboratory personnel in the areas of analytical technology and instrumentation;
8. Acting as resource person for analytical methods and reviews the works of others.
9. Maintaining large forensic sample collections and databases.

See the full job posting here.

Info Session with RCMP E Division Special “I” Unit

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The RCMP E Division Special “I” unit is holding an information session at BCIT’s Downtown Campus on April 11th at 13:00 hrs (1:00 pm) in room 420. The unit is looking for civilian candidates who:

– Type a minimum of 40 words a minute,
– Have a second language, and
– Can successfully complete a top secret security clearance.

The work is “as and when needed” which can potentially transfer into a term position.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please come and learn more. The session will be presented by two Special “I” supervisors who will share their insights into this unit and answer questions related to this session.  Special Instructions to applicants:  No phone calls please to Special I Unit.

Forensic Nursing in the Community

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SANE finds its way to the community to help victims of sexual assault

A recent article in the Agassiz Harrison Observer highlights the importance of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) in our communities.

“We have trained three nurse practitioners, one in Agassiz and two in Hope, to be able to provide sexual assault victims medical support following their assault,” Catherine Wiebe, for Fraser Health, told The Observer.

Fraser Health has a regional forensic nursing services program that’s located at Surrey Memorial Hospital and Abbotsford Regional Hospital, so historically, any victims of sexual assault, were referred to those two facilities for medical support and forensic evidence gathering.

Because of the disadvantageous geography, Fraser Health, took the initiative to train the three practitioners to provide support to victims locally.

See the full article here.

For more information on SANE training offered at BCIT, visit our website or email BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca.

Intelligence Analyst Position with RCMP

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Calgary (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Grande Prairie (Alberta), Leduc (Alberta), St. Paul (Alberta), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories)
EC-05 – SP-ESS-05
$77,118 to $88,764 (under review)

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date: 2 April 2017 – 23:59, Pacific Time

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

Apply online

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff numerous positions in various locations.
Edmonton – 5 Positions (Indeterminate)
Calgary – 1 Position (Indeterminate)
Leduc – 1 Position (Term)
Grande Prairie – 1 Position (Indeterminate)
St. Paul – 1 Position (Indeterminate)
Yellowknife – 1 Position (Indeterminate)

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM) for similar positions with various tenures (i.e. indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, assignment and secondment).

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a term or indeterminate basis.

Please clearly indicate for which location(s) you are interested in.

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes), and may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

Positions to be filled: 10

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.*

Notes:
1. Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
2. An indeterminate incumbent of a former ES position on June 30, 1967 who became an EC on June 22, 2009, who does not possess the minimum level of education as indicated for Part A above is deemed to meet this minimum educational standard based on his/her education, training and/or experience.

*Proof of education in the form of official transcripts will be required.

Degree equivalency

Extensive* experience researching, collecting, evaluating and analyzing information, in order to offer guidance and recommendations.
Extensive* experience applying analytical techniques, methodology, or technological solutions.
Extensive* experience establishing and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Extensive* experience preparing and presenting various reports, project findings, and/or briefing material for/to clients, managers or administrators.
Extensive* experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

*Extensive is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with approximately two years of experience.

 

For more information and how to apply, see the full posting here.

Forensic Nursing Webinar

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Forensic Nurses have changed the way health care meets the needs of victims and perpetrators of violence and trauma when they access the health care systems.  The changes over the past  two decades and the potential for even greater changes in the future are discussed along with barriers and challenges.  The World Health 2016 Global Plan of Action for violence interventions by health care is highlighted and discussed.

Presenter:  Sheila Early

Date:  March 15, 2017

Time:  1 – 2 pm (PT)

Visit the ARNBC website for more information and registration:  https://www.arnbc.ca/programs-and-services/workshops-and-webinars/webinars/forensic-nursing-p2-01.php