ACA(SEA) RCSU(A) DET GAGETOWN
MESSAGE NO.: RCSU(A)SO ADM SPT 09002 091936 MAR 09
REFS: A. CF MIL PERS INSTR 20/04 1 DEC 04 AMENDMENT 5, 18 SEP 2008
B. CATO 23-10
C. DAOD 5002-4
D. DCBA CFIRP CHAP 13
1. APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED, UNTIL 10 APR 09 FOR THE FULL TIME CLASS B RESERVE POSITION OF 247855 AREA CADET ADVISOR SEA AT THE REGIONAL CADET SUPPORT UNIT (ATLANTIC) DETACHMENT GAGETOWN LOCATED AT CFB GAGETOWN, NB. INITIAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WILL BE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS WITH A POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF A MAXIMUM OF THREE YEARS IAW REF A, AND BASED ON OVERALL PERFORMANCE AND CONTINUED UNIT REQUIREMENTS. ANNUITANTS ARE TO BE AWARE OF CURRENT POLICY ON EMPLOYABILITY. START DATE ASAP.
2. IAW REF A, SHOULD THE REQUIREMENT NOT BE MET BY A CURRENT RESERVE FORCE MEMBER, THE OPPORTUNITY MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO A MEMBER OF THE REGULAR FORCE WHO IS CONTEMPLATING A COMPONENT TRANSFER AT THE DISCRETION OF THE EMPLOYING AUTHORITY AND WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPROVING AUTHORITY.
3. PREREQUISITES FOR EMPLOYMENT:
A. MOSID: ANY (IF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS ARMY OR AIR, HE/SHE WILL BE REQUIRED TO CHANGE DEU TO NAVY)
B. RANK: PO1/WO (MEMBERS WHOSE RANK IS ONE RANK LOWER AND WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION MAY APPLY, APPLICANTS WHOSE SUBSTANTIVE RANK IS HIGHER MAY APPLY BUT, IF SELECTED, WILL BE REQUIRED TO VOLUNTARILY RELINQUISH THEIR RANK TO THAT INDICATED FOR THE POSITION)
C. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH ESSENTIAL.
D. MUST BE MEDICALLY, DENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY FIT IAW CURRENT POLICIES.
E. SECURITY CLEARANCE: CONTINUOUSLY MAINTAIN A DND ENHANCED RELIABILITY CHECK, POLICE RECORD CHECK AND VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING.
F. CURRENTLY HOLD AND CONTINUOUSLY MAINTAIN PROVINCIAL DRIVERS LICENCE, AND OBTAIN AND CONTINUOUSLY HOLD A DND 404.
G.ABLE TO LIFT AND LOAD/UNLOAD EQUIPMENT
H.MUST BE ABLE TO SIT FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AT A COMPUTER WORKSTATION.
I. ABILITY TO DEAL WITH PERIODS OF STRESS AS A RESULT OF DEADLINES, CLIENT INQUIRIES, AND UNFORESEEN DAILY OCCURRENCES.
J. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR TEMPORARY DUTY TO CONDUCT NUMEROUS STAFF ASSISTANCE VISITS THROUGHOUT NB AND PEI.
4. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A. KNOWLEDGE:
(1) DEMONSTRATE A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF FINANCIAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
(2) DEMONSTRATE STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE (IN PARTICULAR WORD, EXCEL AND OUTLOOK) AND INTERNET.
B. SKILLS:
(1) DEMONSTRATE ABOVE AVERAGE WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS.
(2) DEMONSTRATE GOOD PLANNING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
C. EXPERIENCE: EXPERIENCED IN THE DELIVERY OF SUPPORT TO UNIT/SCHOOL TRAINING PROGRAMS AND/OR SIMILAR EXPERIENCE.
5. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A. KNOWLEDGE: DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE CANADIAN CADET MOVEMENT.
B. SKILLS:
(1) STRONG INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.
(2) ABILITY TO PROVIDE ADVICE TO HIGHER MANAGEMENT.
C. EXPERIENCE:EXPERIENCE WORKING IN SUPPORT OF THE CANADIAN CADET MOVEMENT.
6. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
A. ADVISE THE AREA CADET OFFICER SEA ON ALL MATTERS RELATING TO ASSIGNED CORPS, AND PARTICULARLY MATTERS RELATING TO THE EXECUTION OF THE CADET PROGRAM.
B. ADVISE AND ASSIST CORPS COMMANDING OFFICERS AND STAFF IN THE EXECUTION OF THE CADET PROGRAM.
C. COORDINATE THE PROVISION OF LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR CORPS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE CORPS TRAINING PROGRAM, REGIONAL DIRECTED ACTIVITIES AND DETACHMENT DIRECTED ACTIVITIES.
D. ASSIST IN THE COORDINATION OF THE ANNUAL NATIONAL PETTY OFFICER EXAM.
E. ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION OF NEWLY FORMED CORPS.
F. MAINTAIN FILES ON EACH CORPS TO INCLUDE COPIES OF INSPECTION REPORTS AND OTHER CORRESPONDENCE PERTINENT TO EACH UNIT.
G. MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AND COORDINATE THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS REGARDING THE SELECTION OF CADETS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CORPS COMMANDING OFFICERS AS REQUIRED, FOR SUMMER TRAINING COURSES, EXCLUDING ADVANCED TRAINING AND EXCHANGES.
H. PREPARE CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS AS REQUIRED.
I. ASSIST CORPS COMMANDING OFFICERS BY PROVIDING ADVICE ON THE CONDUCT OF ANNUAL CEREMONIAL REVIEWS, INCLUDING SCHEDULING OF REVIEWING OFFICERS.
J. ENSURE THAT EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS ARE CARRIED OUT PERIODICALLY ON ALL CADET EQUIPMENT BY 3ASG AND/OR ITS DETACHMENTS.
K. VISIT CORPS AND PROVIDE ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE IN THE ORGANIZATION AND CONDUCT OF TRAINING, ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS.
L. ASSESS AND REPORT ON CADET CORPS.
M. ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR CORP ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE CORPS TRAINING PROGRAM, REGIONAL DIRECTED ACTIVITIES AND DETACHMENT DIRECTED ACTIVITIES.
N. MAINTAIN AND MONITOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO CORPS IN THE COMPLETION OF CORP TRAINING PROGRAM, REGIONAL DIRECTED ACTIVITIES AND DETACHMENT DIRECTED ACTIVITIES.
O. LIAISE WITH PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA TO ENHANCE THE FUNDAMENTAL PARTNERSHIP THAT TOGETHER FORM THE CANADIAN CADET MOVEMENT.
P. LIAISE WITH 3ASG GAGETOWN AND ITS DETACHMENTS WHICH PROVIDE SUPPORT ASSISTANCE TO CADET CORPS.
Q. ENCOURAGE LIAISON BETWEEN CORPS AND THEIR AFFILIATED REGULAR OR RESERVE FORCE UNITS.
R. ATTEND MEETINGS OF PROVINCIAL GROUPS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CANADIAN CADET MOVEMENT AS DIRECTED BY THE AREA CADET OFFICER
SEA.
7. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED LOCAL AREA CANDIDATES. MOVE OF HG AND E MAY BE AUTHORIZED IAW REF D.
8. APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SENT TO RCSU(A) (VIA EMAIL, FAX OR MAIL) AT ADDRESSES LISTED BELOW ON OR BEFORE 10 APR 09 AND MUST INCLUDE:
A. COVERING LETTER, MPRR(S), AND RÉSUMÉ CLEARLY DESCRIBING IN DETAIL THE MBRS EXPERIENCE AND QUALS IAW REQRS LISTED ABOVE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE MBR BEING SCREENED OUT OF THE COMPETITION.
B. TELEPHONE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TWO REFERENCES. NOTE THAT IN ADDITION TO TELEPHONING REFERENCES, THE MBRS PARENT UNIT MAY BE CONTACTED TO SOLICIT A REFERENCE.
C. SN, RANK, NAME, INITIALS AND MOSID
D. HOME UNIT, LOCATION AND TEL NO
E. SEC CL LVL AND EXPIRY DATE
F. LINGUISTIC RESULTS IF APPLICABLE
G. DATE AVAIL
H. CONTACT NUMBERS AT WORK AND HOME
9. INTERVIEWS: INITIAL SCREENING AND FILE REVIEW IS PLANNED FOR 13-15 APR. INTERVIEWS, IF REQUIRED, WILL BE HELD ASAP THEREAFTER.
10. ADDRESSES:
A. BY MAIL: SO ADM SPT, REGIONAL CADET SUPPORT UNIT (ATLANTIC), PO BOX 5000 STN MAIN, SHEARWATER, NS, BOJ 3AO
B. BY FAX: (902) 720-2153
C. BY EMAIL: ANNEMARIE.KEIGAN AT FORCES.GC.CA
11. INQUIRIES MAY BE DIRECTED TO CAPT AM KEIGAN, SO ADM SPT, (902) 720-2355.