Inventory

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Closing Date 2026-02-28
Reference Number 25-968-VAR-050
Job Category

Entry Level

Experienced

Who Can Apply Canadian Citizens who are Federal Government Employees
Location Ottawa, Ontario
Burnaby, British Columbia
Calgary, Alberta
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Gatineau, Québec
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Montréal, Québec
St John's, Newfoundland
Toronto, Ontario
Salary Range $54,655 - $66,507
$61,220 - $74,473
$68,552 - $83,389
$77,427 - $94,177
$87,459 - $106,386
$99,392 - $120,917
$112,746 - $137,226
Status Indeterminate (permanent) 
Term - 1 Year
Term - 6 months
Language Requirement Various

Job Summary

With more than 100 specializations, from Intelligence Officers to IT Professionals and Analysts, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) recruits top talent in multiple fields.  We work together to perform our mission and keep Canada safe.  Explore the various opportunities we have to offer and see which CSIS job is right for you.

CSIS is looking for people to fill a variety of positions in its offices across Canada.  Candidates must possess a high level of professionalism, dedication and discretion.  Pursuing a career with us will provide you with opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic, fast paced and intriguing workplace.

Fields of work:

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies with various language requirements, criteria of merit, operational requirements or conditions of employment.  As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Depending on the position, the location of work may be in any of the locations of work listed.

Education

Each occupational group has minimum standards of education. Please provide in your application the title of the educational program and the institution you attended.

The 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, at your expense, proof of Canadian equivalency from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

 

Experience

Qualifications will vary depending on the position being staffed.  Contacted Applicants will be provided the opportunity to submit information to any additional qualifications that may be applied.

Please ensure that your work experience is clear and detailed in your resume, and that you provide the following information: 

  1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was gained;
  2. Position title, and the duration and dates (YYYY-MM) for which you occupied the position;
  3. Specific details of task, projects, or achievements demonstrating that the required experience has been acquired. 

Competencies

Each positions requires specific Competencies to support success in the role. Contacted Applicants will be provided with and assessed against the Competencies for the position they are applying for. 

The following will be applied/assessed at a later date

Various language requirements
Bilingual BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC
English Essential
French Essential
English or French Essential

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.

Positions may have Assets, which will be provided if your candidacy is retained.

Conditions of Employment

Positions may have Conditions of Employment, which will be provided if your candidacy is retained.

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.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and offer reasonable accommodations during the hiring process for individuals with disabilities or other needs. If you require any accommodations, please inform us once contacted so we can make the necessary arrangements.  

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-apowerful-application

Reference Links

Security Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is an important factor considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection process. Therefore it is important not to use any illegal drugs from the time you submit your application.

Others

Important

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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