Technical Advisor

Job description
The RCMP Digital Program is staffing an IT-03 position to support modern digital capabilities, cybersecurity, and data-driven decision-making for federal policing initiatives. This role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex national initiatives that strengthen public safety and operational responsiveness.
Hard requirements
  • English essential
  • Graduation from a two-year post-secondary program in computer science, IT, information management, or relevant specialty (or acceptable combination of education/training/experience)
  • Recent experience (within 5 years) working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to develop IT solutions
  • Experience providing expert technical advice on IT systems
  • Significant experience (equivalent to 2 years) gathering and analyzing business/technical requirements and providing technical advice for IT applications
  • Knowledge of current government-wide IM/IT initiatives
  • Knowledge of project management methods and techniques
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
  • Ability to troubleshoot and recommend solutions to application development problems
  • Adaptability & Flexibility, Results orientation, and Judgement / Analytical thinking competencies
  • RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status with Secret or Top Secret clearance (Canadian citizenship required for Top Secret)
  • Willingness and ability to support a 24/7 system including on-call rotation
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime as required
  • Persons residing in Canada, or Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad
Pay & benefits
  • $101K–$126K/yr
Work format
  • Employment type: Indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis
  • Schedule: 24/7 system support with on-call rotation; overtime as required
  • Location type: On site five days per week for specific areas (e.g., Classified Environment)
Work location