Firearms Agent

Firearms Agent

Reference number : RCM24J-020965-000444

Selection process number : 24-RCM-EA-N-S-NCR-SPS / CFP-125049 Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Canadian Firearms Program

Kamloops (British Columbia), Prince George (British Columbia), Summerland (British Columbia), Surrey (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia), Whitehorse (Yukon)

PM-01 - SP-PADM-01

$61,786 to $69,106

Closing date : 23 January 2026 - 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.

Duties

As a Firearms Agent you will have the opportunity to assist in administering the Firearms Act Canada (the Act) under a designation of legislative authority from the Chief Firearms Officer.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to :

• Functioning as an intermediate-level decision maker on the eligibility of people to hold firearms licences and authorizations.
• Accessing police, court and other secure information databases, and conducting interviews with a broad spectrum of people (e.g. firearms licensees, medical professionals, police, Crown, etc.).
• Assisting Firearms Officers in the inspection of firearms businesses or shooting ranges.
• Assisting in planning and implementing outreaches to client and stakeholder groups to provide information and assist with compliance.
• Responding to enquiries related to the Act and Regulations, the Canadian Firearms Program, and the office of the Chief Firearms Officer.

Work environment

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is looking for talented and skilled individuals in 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 value high quality service to clients, we want to hear from you!

Please note that remote work is not an option for any of the positions to be staffed.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff Firearms Agent positions within the Chief Firearms Officer locations for British Columbia and Yukon.

A pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the Canadian Firearms Program across Canada on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles 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)

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Successful completion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course.

NOTE : Candidates do not have to have completed these courses when submitting their application, but must have completed them to be appointed to a position.

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

Experience dealing with courts and court officials or providing court testimony

Experience handling, using or identifying firearms

Fluency in an Indigenous, South Asian, Asian or Persian language or any language other than English or French

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

English essential

Ability to conduct interviews with members of the public in order to obtain information

Ability to interpret and apply federal legislation or regulations

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines

Dependability

Effective Interpersonal Relationships

Judgement

Initiative

Attention to detail

Conditions of employment

RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance.

Must handle firearms, as required, throughout their time in the position.

Must lift and carry up to 25 kg (+55 pounds), as required, throughout their time in the position.

Must work in an environment that involves possible exposure to unsettling and / or graphic police files.

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.

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.