Intelligence Support Analyst II and Screening Officer

CSIS is committed to building a healthy workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. We are working to increase 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. A gap has been identified among Indigenous Peoples for these positions. You are invited to voluntary self-declare if you belong to this employment equity group in your cover letter as it may be considered in the selection process. If you require accommodations, we will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to the physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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 Intelligence Support Analyst II is responsible for conducting research and analysis in an assigned area of responsibility and, with support from senior analysts, produce timely and strategic intelligence assessments to decision makers and partner institutions on threats to Canada and Canadian interests abroad. The major responsibilities include:

• Under the guidance of a supervisor, gather, evaluate, and organize material from intelligence and other classified or open sources, to support the achievement of defined analytical requirements.
• Under the guidance of an Intelligence Analyst, draft analytical intelligence products for review on current and emerging issues, with a nexus to Canada, in response to requirements established by management.
• In concert with an Intelligence Analyst, develop recommendations to support briefings directed towards decision-makers, foreign officers and other government clients.
• Select relevant research findings and make recommendations for inclusion in intelligence analysis and assessment presentations on topics of expertise directed towards peers.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge and expertise, and keep apprised of developments in relevant threat environments.

The Screening Officer is responsible to review security screening requests representing a concern for security, conduct research and analysis, and provide written advice to clients and partners in support of the Screening Program. The major responsibilities include:

• Review security screening requests, analyze and evaluate all related information, recommend methods for additional information collection and provide fact-based security assessment.
• Produce various documents/reports/briefing materials to support program reviews, management processes and decisions; report on files addressed, trends identified and meetings with partners.
• Analyse file conclusions and/or timeliness of responses to assist partners with overall program evaluations/audits/litigated cases.
• Plan, organize and deliver presentations/training to internal stakeholders and external partners on screening processes and/or cases; develop training/reference materials.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to discuss specific file issues and to exchange/maintain knowledge of business best practices/processes and area/geographic security concerns; provide security screening advice to clients and partners.
• Participate on national and international interdepartmental committees, external forums and/or working groups.

Please indicate clearly in your application for which position(s) you are applying to. You may apply to one or both positions.

• Undergraduate degree and two (2) years of experience (as defined below).
• College diploma and five (5) of years of experience (as defined below).

The undergraduate degree/college diploma must be in a relevant field of studies, such as but not limited to political science, policy management, public affairs, or sociology. It 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 in conducting research, integrating, evaluating and analyzing information and data, and analysis, supporting the production of written reports making recommendations for decision-makers in a national security, policy or intelligence environment.
• Experience in preparing and presenting briefing material for immediate supervisors to advance a file or project and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, such as intelligence agencies or government agencies/departments.

• Strategic thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Communication (verbal and written)

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.  Assets can help determine right fit in certain circumstances.

• Experience working in national security, immigration, cyber security or intelligence environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Experience conducting threat or risk assessments.
• Any higher level of education (i.e.: Masters) in a related field of study, as such as but not limited to political science, policy management, public affairs, or sociology, could be recognized as experience.

Official Language (OL) Proficiency

The immediate need is to staff positions with a linguistic profile of English Essential (EE) and Bilingual (BBB/BBB) in ITAC; anticipated vacancies in the DDO Directorate would have the same linguistic designation: bilingual (BBB/BBB) and English Essential (EE). However, the pool of candidates created may be used to staff anticipated vacancies or other similar positions with various language requirements. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to apply. Second language evaluations will be conducted, if applicable. 

For more information on language requirements, please visit: www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates).

Conditions of Employment

• Willingness and ability to work overtime* as and when required and on short notice
• Willingness and ability to travel*, as necessary
• Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

*For Secondment opportunities within ITAC only, there will be further discussion around fees coverage as it relates to overtime and work travel, if applicable.

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please mention it to the HR representative.

Candidates will undergo a psychological and security assessment.

An Interchange is a temporary resourcing option. The duration of the assignment will be for two (2) years, with possibility of one (1) year extension.

The successful candidates will remain employees of their home organization and will be paid at their current occupational groups and levels. The below reference link Salary Grade Breakdown does not apply for interchange opportunities.

Interchange Canada and Secondment must happen at the same rate of the substantive position at the home organization.

ITAC is co-located with CSIS in Ottawa, Ontario.

How To Apply

You are invited to visit Canada.ca for tips on how to submit a powerful application: www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/corporate/csis-jobs/how-to-submit-a-powerful-application