Operational Support Assistant

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date:

May 26, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number

RCM26J-124701-000330

Selection process number

26-RCM-EA-K-WDBF-ALERT-146208

Location

Fort McMurray (Alberta)

Salary

$57,217 to $61,761

Level

CR-04 - SP-CK-04

Who can apply

Persons working or residing in Fort McMurray, Alberta or within a 250km radius of Fort McMurray, Alberta

Organization information

For further information on the organization, please visit

Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

About the position

Work environment
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) is a joint force operation targeting serious and organized crime. The ALERT teams work with people from multiple police agencies across Alberta, as well as full time RCMP employees. This Fort McMurray Administrative Operational Support Clerk position will report to a Public Service Supervisor, as well as taking direction and being tasked by the Unit Commander of the Regional Team. This role has various responsibilities which include providing support for all RCMP data software processes, helping to train and onboard new and seconded employees, asset management, and general office supply tracking and procurement.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis in Fort McMurray 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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status (ERS) security clearance. Those selected must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

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Operational Requirements

Willing and able to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes using various modes of transportation.Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Successful completion of two years secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience**Proof of education will be required prior to appointment

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Ex1 – Experience in using Police Database Systems.Ex2 – Experience in administrative support services*
*Administrative support services can include: ordering office supplies, photocopying, filing, taking meeting minutes, initiating and completing various documents.Ex3 – Experience providing service to internal and external clients/general publicEx4 - Experience working in a law enforcement environment

Applied / assessed at a later date

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to manage time and work demands in an environment with multiple priorities.

Thinking Things Through
Working Effectively with Others.
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
Dependability

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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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.

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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 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

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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.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Public Service Human Resources, K & G Divisions

Email address: [email protected]

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Date modified:: 2026-03-31