Assistant Video Technician

Assistant Video Technician position provides filming, editing, and audio support to the Audio-Visual Technician for various video related projects. The Assistant Video Technician also has the opportunity to produces various types of video productions on their own. These productions range from internal video messages to public-facing, YouTube videos. In addition to video productions the role is responsible for assisting with the set up and execution of live video events through video conferencing and livestreaming applications.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff a position on a indeterminate basis in Edmonton, Alberta, and create a pool of qualified candidates. The pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (i.e. indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, assignment and secondment) within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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

Important messages

*ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*

Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information provided on their application is accurate and up to date at the time of application.

For this selection process, we will 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.

Candidates 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.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

Candidates invited to the assessment stage will be required to provide ORIGINAL proof of their education credentials, i.e., their degree or official transcript. Failure to do so may result in you not being considered further in the selection process.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

Conditions of employment RCMP Top Secret Security Clerance

Those selected must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

The process requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

‼️In 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

Operational Requirements OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

OR1 - Willing and able to work overtime as required.

OR2 - Willing and able to travel by various modes of transportation (including commercial and light aircraft) up to and including remote locations.

OR3 – Willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.

OR4 - Willing and able to view imagery of a sensitive, graphic and disturbing nature while carrying out duties, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION

• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*.

*Proof of education will be required prior to appointment

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. See Degree equivalency link below.

Learn more about degree equivalency .

EXPERIENCE

Ex1 – Recent* and significant** experience operating computers and specialized programs including Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Word, PowerPoint, Final Cut Pro, etc.).

*Recent experience signifies having performed these duties within the last 3 years.

**Significant experience means full-time usage for approximately 1 year.

Ex2 – Experience using video equipment including cameras, lighting, microphones and teleprompters.

Ex3 – Experience setting up audiovisual technology for events like media availabilities and presentations.

Ex4 – Experience creating video and/or animation content for social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the theories and principles behind video and imaging technology.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally

A2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing

A3 – Ability to prioritize and multi-task workload

A4 – Ability to work independently

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1 - Thinking things through

PS2 - Working effectively with others

PS3 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented

PS4 - Demonstrating integrity and respect

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

Learn more about language requirements .

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

AEx1 – Experience producing videos, animations and/or graphic design products in a policing environment.

AEx2 – Experience writing and editing video scripts.

AEdu - A degree specializing in audio/video, video production, digital media, radio-television-film, photography or related field deemed acceptable.

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.

Learn more about assessment accommodation .

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

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs .

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

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Hiring organization contact

Name: Public Service Human Resources, K & G Divisions

Email address: RCMP.KGPSHRInfo-KGRHFPInfo.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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