Firearms Officer - INVENTORY
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Canadian Firearms Program, Firearms Regulatory Services
Closing date: July 31, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number RCM25J-019411-000257
Selection process number 25-RCM-EA-N-S-BC-CFP-143376
Location Kamloops (British Columbia), Prince George (British Columbia), Summerland (British Columbia), Surrey (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia), Whitehorse (Yukon)
Salary $73,798 to $79,511
Level PM-03 - SP-PADM-03
Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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About the position
DutiesAs a Firearms Officer you will have the opportunity to assist in administering the Firearms Act Canada (the Act) under a designation of authority from the Chief Firearms Officer. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:- Investigating, analyzing and making decisions to approve, refuse or revoke firearms licences and authorizations for individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations. Decisions are based on eligibility under the Act and potential risk to public safety.- Accessing police, court and other secure information databases, conducting interviews with a variety of people (e.g. licence applicants, licensee family members/employers/etc., medical professionals, police, Crown and others) in order to undertake thorough investigations.- Coordinating and carrying out inspections of firearms businesses, shooting ranges and some private dwelling houses to ensure compliance with the Act and Regulations.
Planning and implementing outreaches to clients and stakeholder groups (e.g. remote or indigenous communities, other government departments, police, public interest groups) to educate and assist with compliance.- Preparing and submitting legal documents such as notices of refusal or revocation, court briefs, affidavits and disclosure materials. Most decisions to refuse or revoke licences or authorizations can be referred to a provincial court for a review of the decision.
Work environmentThe 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 Officer positions within the Chief Firearms Officer locations for British Columbia and Yukon.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 an English essential linguistic profile 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.
Important messages 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.
Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date. You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI):** The use of AI is prohibited. ** You must complete your application and future assessments independently without external help, including unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI).You may be asked to explain or elaborate on your answers in a follow-up interview.Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.POSITION UNDER REVIEW: **Please note that the position is currently under classification review. The current classification of the positions is PM-03 - SP-PADM-03; however, as a result of a review, the position may be reclassified to a different group and level. Once the classification of the position is determined, we will have confirmation of the established group and level for this position. Should the classification not be completed upon completion of the process, we will proceed with indeterminate appointments of qualified candidates at the PM-03 - SP-PADM-03 group and level, and we will proceed with a reclassification of the employee afterwards.INVENTORY:The inventory will be updated every 90 days. You will receive a notice in your applicant account 7 days before the end of your active period to confirm whether or not you wish to keep being considered for an additional 90 days. If your application becomes inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link “Update my Inventory Status” to reaffirm your interest.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS INVENTORY
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◦ What does "Registered in the inventory" mean?
Once your application has been successfully submitted to the inventory, your status may be: "Date of disclosure of results: Listed in the inventory". This is an automatically generated message by the system and it means that your application is available to be considered. You will be contacted if you are to be further assessed (exam/interview).◦ My personal information has changed, what should I do?
Simply update your information in the "Personal Information" section in the "My Job File" menu of your account. This will allow us to have your current contact information and ensure adequate follow-up in the event that your application is considered as part of this inventory.◦ What is the retest period?
The retest period for re-assessment within the context of this inventory is one (1) year from the date of elimination from the process. Candidates who resubmit an application to this inventory process before the retest period has elapsed, will not be considered.OTHER INFORMATION:Candidates must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. This will be determined through the use of various evaluation tools.Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
Conditions of employment
• Enhanced Reliability 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 be willing and able to work in an environment that involves possible exposure to unsettling and graphic police files.
• Must be willing and able to travel to and work in remote, rugged terrain, and other locations as required.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime and variable hours as required.
• Must handle firearms, as required, throughout their time in the position.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 kg (+55 pounds), as required, throughout their time in the position.
• Must possess a valid driver's licence
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the followingEDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
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EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Significant* experience conducting complex** investigations or inspections under a legislative, regulatory, policy or procedural framework.EX2: Significant* experience conducting interviews to gather information required to make a decision or recommendation.EX3: Significant* experience preparing correspondence that articulates detailed decisions or recommendations (notes to file, comments, checklists and emails do not qualify).EX4: Experience using the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience acquired over a minimum period of two years associated with having performed a broad range of complex related activities.**Complex investigations or inspections refer to activities that involve multiple steps, variables, or stakeholders, and require the application of sound judgment, specialized knowledge, and analytical skills.
Applied / assessed at a later dateABILITIES and SKILLS:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability interpreting and applying legislation and regulations.
A4: Ability to present information to a variety of audiences, including judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS2: Judgement
PS3: Dependability
PS4: Initiative
PS5: Attention to Detail
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date English essential
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later dateOCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Successful completion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course.NOTE: 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.ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Experience handling, using or identifying firearms.AEX2: Experience in dealing with courts and court officials or providing court testimony.OTHER LANGUAGES:
Fluency in an Indigenous, Asian, South Asian or Persian language or any language other than English or French.
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 below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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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 if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
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