***AMENDMENT OF CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT*** Intelligence Officer

Duties

The Intelligence Officer reports to the Intelligence Supervisor, and they are responsible for developing and maintaining a good working understanding of the National Intelligence Service, the various roles, and the contribution they make to advancing the goals of the Intelligence Service. They maintain knowledge of the current intelligence products, control strategy and intelligence requirements. The Intelligence Officer develops information on subject and problem profiles as authorised by the Tasking and Coordination Group, evaluates incoming intelligence the they or C and P colleagues in enforcement collect, identifies gaps, and proposes or implements strategies for remedying information gaps.

The Intelligence Officer may undertake routine investigation activities, as does an enforcement officer, to gather intelligence. The Intelligence Officer identifies intelligence gaps, emerging problems and prolific offenders from development work. They ensure that appropriate technical equipment is available to them to do their work, with an effective audit trail for its use, and that the equipment is used in compliance with legislation, health and safety regulations, and technical standards.

The Intelligence Officer supports the team concept with other intelligence resources to collate information for tasking and co-ordination group meetings. They share intelligence and develop tactical opportunities, often with other law enforcement agencies. The Intelligence Officer collaborates with enforcement officers to determine appropriate problem-solving recommendations for intelligence products, and practice a problem-solving approach to intelligence gathering. The Intelligence Officer takes part in daily intelligence unit meetings, and provides intelligence support to major incidents, when required. The Intelligence Officer complies with policies and procedures in relation to collection, recording, evaluation, sharing, review, retention and disposal of information.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) leads the management of Canada’s fisheries and the safeguarding of Canadian waters. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within DFO, is responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways. With over 10,000 dedicated employees in over 400 locations across Canada, our Department is often the only federal presence in smaller coastal and remote communities. In January 2017, the Department received special recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

The Government of Canada has announced the Oceans Protection Plan, a whole-of-government approach to improve marine safety, to work with Indigenous groups, provinces, territories, and other stakeholders to better co-manage Canada’s oceans while advancing the Government’s broader objectives of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, protection of the environment, protection of our coasts and waterways, and economic growth for the middle class.

DFO/CCG are recruiting to deliver on this significant commitment. A team of dedicated, dynamic and talented professionals, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us in making an impact on the lives of Canadians.

DFO’s scientific knowledge and expertise, advice, products and services support evidence-based decision making, policy development, economic activity and stewardship of our waters. There are exciting career opportunities in areas such as fisheries and aquaculture management, regulation, science and innovation; habitat protection, oceans management, and ecosystems research; and charting of Canadian waters and modelling of ocean conditions, among others.

A nationally recognized, world-leading symbol of safety, operating along the longest coastline in the world, CCG is entrusted to deliver valuable programs and services to Canadians that save lives, protect the environment and support our Canadian economy. Embracing a proactive culture for 24/7 service to Canadians and for Canadians, CCG offers exciting sea-going and shore-based career opportunities in the delivery of critical maritime safety, security and response services; response to on-water and maritime incidents using a variety of vessels, hovercraft, helicopters, and small craft; and providing vital information and assistance to vessels, including navigation support, distress and safety communications and coordination of maritime trade.

The Department also offers exciting opportunities in its Corporate Services in areas such as information technology, program development and services; real property management; and human resource staffing and classification.

Do you believe in the gold standard of service? Do you thrive on change and exciting new projects? If that is who you want to be, then DFO/CCG is the place for you! Women, Aboriginal people and visible minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

For more information on careers at DFO: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/career-carriere-eng.htm

For more information on careers at CCG: http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/College-and-Careers/home

Intent of the process

The first intent of this advertised process is to established a pool of partially-qualified candidates to staff positions in Winnipeg (MA), St-John's (NL), Dartmouth (NS), Burlington (ON), Ottawa (ON), Gaspé (QC), Grande-Rivière (QC), Montréal Island (QC), Québec (QC), Sept-Îles (QC). For New-Brunswick Region, there will be ONE position to staff either to Fredericton (NB) OR St. George (NB) OR Saint John Region - Quispamsis (NB). This pool may also be used to staff identical or similar positions in Corner Brook (NL), Victoria (BC) or across Canada for various tenures, various language requirements and various security requirements which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 11

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
ED1- Successful completion of 2 years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in a field related to the duties of the position OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC1- Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) OR an accredited law enforcement program.

EXPERIENCE
EXP1- Experience conducting or leading criminal, intelligence or regulatory investigations.
EXP2- Experience developing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external Stakeholders.
EXP3- Experience liaising with enforcement or intelligence agencies.
EXP4- Experience providing advice or recommendations to management.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE
AEXP1- Experience using computer software such as Microsoft Access, ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro, SPSS, i2, Analyst’s Notebook, and iBase, in an analytical capacity
AEXP2- Experience in the development and management of confidential informants
AEXP3- Experience using investigative interviewing techniques
AEXP4- Experience providing Court testimony
AEXP5- Experience as an Affiant on Judicial Authorizations

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1- Knowledge of the National Fisheries Intelligence Service intelligence cycle and processes.
K2- Knowledge of the principles and practices commensurate with recruiting and managing Confidential Informants, Pursuant to the Conservation & Protection’s National Confidential Informant Directive.

ABILITIES
A1- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
A2- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3- Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1- Interpersonal Relationships
PS2- Dependability
PS3- Innovative Thinking
PS4- Judgment
PS5- Discretion
PS6- Initiative

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT***
Be willing and able to wear a uniform.
Be willing and able to work shifts.
Be willing and able to occasionally travel within and outside Canada. Be willing and able to work overtime occasionally on short notice.
Possession of a current standard First Aid Certificate and a CPR Certificate.
Be willing and able to carry and use firearms and other restricted and prohibited weapons.
Be willing and able to meet the DFO use of force proficiency standards.
Incumbent must hold valid Driver's license.
Be willing and able to be deployed within Canada.
Meet medical and psychological suitability standards

Other information

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

A top down selection method may be used at any point in the assessment process.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed in this appointment process.

Volume management tool may be used.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board AND in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. As all of the communication for this process will be conducted via the email address provided in your application AND via your PSRS account, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly and to ensure that your email address accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email or filter them to a junk mail folder). Failure to respond to key messages may result in your being eliminated from this process.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.