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Careers - General
see also: Academic Requirements for Specialists and
Technologists
The RCMP Forensic Laboratory Services
employs civilian members as specialists and technologists in our six
sites across Canada. These positions require various levels of post-secondary
academic training and experience.
Duties include examining a wide variety of exhibit material involved
in criminal or suspected criminal offences. Prospective candidates
are required to have an aptitude for written and verbal expression
as well as a high degree of interest, self-reliance and analytic
ability. Candidate performance may be assessed with respect to eight
core competencies:
- leadership;
- client-centred service;
- thinking skills;
- personal effectiveness and flexibility;
- planning and organizing;
- interpersonal skills;
- communication;
- and continuous learning.
Specialists must be prepared to travel and to testify in criminal proceedings
and other hearings. Specialists must also be willing to work at any of
the RCMP Forensic Laboratory sites where their discipline is located.
They are subject to transfer between laboratories during the course of
their career to meet operational needs. New employees are given extensive
understudy training within the laboratory in order that they may qualify
as specialists and testify in court. Opportunities are also made available
to attend and participate in scientific conferences and training courses.
Basic qualifications and requirements for engagement as an RCMP Civilian
Member:
Civilian member applicants will be required to undergo security and
personal suitability interviews or tests designed to assist in the selection
of the most suitable candidates. A civilian member is subject to a probationary
term. During this period there is a requirement to meet specific performance
standards designed for each category of employment, and there may be
a requirement to qualify in specialized training programs.
Civilian member applicants must undergo a medical examination to obtain
a medical clearance but the standards are not as rigid as those required
for uniformed personnel.
Salaries are determined by the classification of positions based on
occupational or professional categories related to the duties to be performed.
Employees receive annual increments until the maximum rate of pay for
their position has been reached. As salary levels are determined by position,
and since pay scales change, current pay rates are not quoted here but
may be obtained from any RCMP Forensic Laboratory, recruiting, or detachment
office. Consult the RCMP National Recruiting website for additional information.
Where to send an application:
Vacancies for full-time employment periodically occur in the various areas of specialization. Applications and enquiries from interested persons should be forwarded to one of the following addresses:
Human Resources
Forensic Laboratory Services
NPS Bldg., Lab Tower, Rm. 262
PO Box 8885
Ottawa, ON K1G 3M8
e-mail: lab-cv@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
It should be noted that this website is to be used STRICTLY for those who have an interest in the Forensic Science & Identification Services and that meet our citizenship and education requirements as indicated on this website. All interested applicants must include their resume, a cover letter along with a copy of their university / college transcripts.
Any enquiries regarding education or other topics or resumés not related to Forensic Science will not be responded to.
Please be advised that your resumé will be reviewed and only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We would like to thank you for your interest in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Your resumé will be retained for one year from the date of receipt. Please feel free to re-apply after that date.
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