Security Screening Investigator
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| Closing Date | 2025-06-10 |
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| Reference Number | 25-968-07-024 |
| Job Category | Experienced |
| Who Can Apply | Canadian Citizens |
| Location | Burnaby, British Columbia Toronto, Ontario Montréal, Québec |
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| Salary Range | $87,459 - $106,386 |
| Status | Indeterminate (permanent) |
| Language Requirement | English Essential (British Columbia and Ontario) Bilingual imperative |
Job Summary
- Conduct security interviews and assessments to grant security clearances for CSIS applicants and contractors in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Prepare and conduct rigorous interviews with references in order to shed light on elements that may raise security concerns, in support of the security assessments for CSIS.
- Research, analyse, assess, and corroborate relevant information. Work with the appropriate section within CSIS when there is a link to an active investigation, and collaborate with the section in the preparation and conduct of interviews.
- Consult and follow relevant CSIS and Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) policies and guidelines.
- Prepare interview reports with rigour, relevance and accuracy in a timely manner. The reports must be precise, complete and concise.
Education
- Undergraduate degree and two (2) years of experience*
- College diploma and four (4) years of experience*
- High school diploma and seven (7) years of experience*
The educational program must be 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 through a recognized credential assessment service.
Note: Any higher level of education (i.e. Masters, Doctorate) in a related field of study could be recognized as experience.
Experience
*Experience is defined as
- Experience in conducting interviews for assessment purposes and for the purpose of making recommendations or experience in conducting investigations for assessment purposes and for the purpose of making recommendations
- Experience in the production of detailed reports
Competencies
- Adaptability / Flexibility
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Organizational skills/multitasking
- Professionalism
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 in conducting interviews in an intelligence or security capacity
- Experience working in areas related to intelligence or security matters
- Specialized courses obtained in relation to advanced interviewing skills, especially in an intelligence or security capacity
Conditions of Employment
May be asked occasionally to conduct interviews outside of core hours and off-site.
Valid and permanent Canadian driver’s license is required.
Permanent Canadian driver’s license is defined as a G Class (Ontario) or minimum of a Class 5 (remainder of Canada). G1, G2, Class 7, Class 6 Learner’s etc. will not be accepted.
Notes
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.
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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. 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.
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