Information Management Analyst
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| Closing Date | 2026-09-22 |
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| Reference Number | 26-968-08-103 |
| Job Category | Experienced |
| Who Can Apply | Canadian Citizens |
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario |
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| Salary Range | $99,392 - $120,917 |
| Status | Indeterminate (permanent) |
| Language Requirement | BBB/BBB Imperative |
Job Summary
- Plan and conduct in-house reviews and special studies by identifying concerns and program deficiencies; by researching and analysing relevant policies, procedures, processes and by recommending and implementing solutions/improvements to better manage data and information holdings.
- Develop and present awareness sessions to all Service employees by promoting IMED programs.
- Provide stakeholder requirements for data and information as part of all Service projects and initiatives and validate through testing to ensure solution addresses data management needs.
- Review and analyse new initiatives and projects for their ability to save or capture data and information of business value to ensure that relevant content can be stored and retrieved.
- Guide and mentor CSIS program areas by identifying information of business value and by determining the integration into the data and information management architecture.
- Manage and communicate best information holdings and data management practices by ensuring business areas are compliant with and aware of CSIS and Government of Canada IM regulations and legislations.
- Develop, implement and monitor IM information and data holdings strategy to augment re-utilization, sharing and dissemination of corporate knowledge and valued Service information.
- Act as a subject matter expert for all personnel regarding complex IM issues in order to determine IM impact as well as provide effective solution options.
- Liaise with other government departments/agencies to ensure that CSIS IM practices and procedures remain effective and efficient when new technology policies and projects are introduced
Education
- Undergraduate degree and three (3) years of experience*, or
- College diploma and five (5) years of experience*, or
- High school diploma and seven (7) years of experience*.
The Undergraduate degree/College Diploma must be obtained from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.
Experience
*Experience is defined as working in an Information and Data Management** or Information Technology***
environment including research, analysis, information or data life cycle management.
**Information and Data Management is defined as, for example, information and data governance/policy, records management, access to information and privacy, information management systems, archives and libraries.
***Information technology is defined as, for example, information technology governance/policy, metadata management, business analysis.
Candidates must also possess:
- Two (2) years of experience researching standards and practices, gathering, analyzing or providing requirements for projects.
- Two (2) years of experience in identifying problems and challenges and recommending solutions to management.
- Two (2) years of experience providing both with written and oral communication (e.g., briefing notes, presentations and status reports) to employees at different levels.
- Two (2) years of experience communicating or advising employees on policies and procedures
Competencies
- Analytical Skills
- Behavioural flexibility
- Initiative
- Organizational skills / multitasking
- Problem solving
Assets
An asset qualification is a qualification which can enhance the ability to perform the work based on current and future business requirements, but which is not strictly required. Positions will be staffed based on the selection decision principle and operational priorities.
- Recent experience dealing with legislative Data and Information Management requirements in support of administrative, legal or litigation proceedings such as but not limited to, the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests.
- Experience in researching and writing Data and Information Management policies, procedures or standards.
- Experience in creating planning documents
Conditions of Employment
While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, most roles in our organization require an in-office presence. For this particular position, the work must be done in the office.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job).
Official Language (OL) Proficiency
The immediate need is to staff Information Management Analyst positions with a linguistic profile of BBB imperative.
Second language evaluations will be offered to candidates. For more information on language requirements: www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates.
Notes
If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please mention it to the HR representative
How To Apply
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Important
We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as we will be reviewing and screening applications on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled. Federal Workforce Adjusted employees are encouraged to apply for available positions and clearly indicate in their WFA status on their cover letter.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.
CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology.
CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. Gaps have been identified among Indigenous peoples and visible minorities for this position. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.
Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.
CSIS Offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge all Indigenous People across Canada and their connection to these lands.
The personal information provided in your application is protected under the Privacy Act and will be held in Personal Information Bank SIS/P-PU-025.