Psychologist

Psychologist

Reference number : RCM24J-161295-000054

Selection process number : 24-RCM-EA-O-LON-AP-LON-129982 Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Newmarket (Ontario)

PS-04 - PSY-04

96,661 to $112,957 ((In addition to the salary you will benefit from a terminable allowance (Master's Degree = $6,000; Doctoral Degree = $12,000.) Also should this be your first appointment to the Federal Public Service, you may be eligible to negotiate the starting salary step with the hiring manager.))

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Closing date : 17 July 2024 - 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.

Please note that 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 make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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

In many selection processes the first step is screening. It's during the screening phase that the assessment board will decide whether your application will be considered further or will be rejected. Use the Screening Questionnaire wisely. By demonstrating how you meet the qualifications, you may better your odds at being considered further. You should consider using the STAR technique to answer : describe the Situation, the Tasks you were required to achieve, the Actions you took and the Results of your actions.

Duties

Duties while assigned to the RCMP’s Occupational Health and Safety Services :

• Actively support the deployment of a new mental health screening program for RCMP officers and provide referral assistance. We like to call this a check-up on their mental health vital signs
• Develop and deploy psychoeducational content to support the mental health screening program. Content that includes promoting resilience and proactive strategies to bolster mental health in officers.
• Work closely within a team of professionals in Occupational Health Services, to ensure officer mental health is in-tact.
• Build a trusting relationship with our RCMP officers so that they are comfortable seeking mental health support when needed.
• Assist RCMP occupational health services in meeting other responsibilities when needed (ex. critical incident response and support).
• Engage in outreach activities and support research initiatives that bolster officer mental health

Work environment

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is more than just Canada's national police service. We have been part of the fabric of Canada since 1873 – almost 150 years. We are one of only a few police services recognized around the world for both our policing excellence and our image – the "Mountie".

Over the last century-and-a-half, we have grown and evolved with and for Canadians. The result is a more modern, diverse and inclusive RCMP that serves with honour and pride to keep Canadians safe. Vision150 :

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill 1 - PS-04-PSY-04 indeterminate vacancy in Newmarket, Ontario. A pool of candidates may be established to staff same or similar positions at various locations.

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 : 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education :

Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in personnel psychology, psychometrics, industrial psychology, clinical psychology or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Note : The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Occupational Certification

Registration for autonomous practice of psychology by a province or territorial registering / licensing body in Canada.

Experience :

Experience liaising with external mental health providers and specialists

Experience developing and deploying psychoeducational content.

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

English essential

Knowledge :

Knowledge of the theories and ethical principles guiding the professional practice of psychology.

Knowledge of principles and applications of psychological services (including mental health services), such as assessment, treatment, programs and crisis intervention, with an adult population.

Ability :

Ability to provide psychological services (including mental health services), such as assessment, treatment, programs and crisis intervention, with an adult population.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to review and analyze medical information and provide appropriate and relevant recommendations.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively inwriting

Personal Suitability :

Effective interpersonal relations

Reliability

Judgment

Integrity

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

Graduation with a PhD degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in clinical adult psychology or forensic psychology.

Experience in forensic psychology

Experience in working with policing or paramilitary agencies

Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team approach in an occupational health context.

Operational Requirements

Certificate of Registration Authorizing Autonomous Practice as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate in Ontario.

Willingness to work overtime

Willing to travel

Valid driver's license

Conditions of employment

Certificate of Registration Authorizing Autonomous Practice as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate in Ontario.

Enhanced Reliability Status, Secret or Top Secret

Willingness and ability to work overtime

Willing and ability to travel

A valid driver's license

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.

Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change. Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact the International Credential Evaluation Services as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process

Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain an RCMP security clearance may involve but is not limited to a security / reliability interview and a field investigation which includes matters of criminal activity, verification of credit / financial status, reference checks, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses.