Personnel Security Screening Analyst (ANTICIPATORY)

Important messages

1. Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. essential education and experience qualifications and any asset qualifications that apply).

2. Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet that criterion.

3. For the experience criteria, please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The candidate must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.

4. Resumés will be used ONLY as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter.

5. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE COVER LETTER WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

6. Asset qualifications may be used for the screening.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY
A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions within the Privy Council Office with various tenures (acting, specified period or indeterminate positions) and/or various language requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

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 :

Graduation with a degree in a field relevant to the position.

OR

A secondary school diploma with a combination of training and/or experience within the security domain.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX1 : Experience in providing services to clients, requiring explanation or clarification on a given subject.

EX2 : Recent* experience in the field of pre-employment screening or background checks in the federal or provincial government or in the private sector.

EX3 : Experience conducting research including the analysis and synthesis of information from various sources, documenting key findings and making recommendations in written material such as briefings, reports or presentations.

EX4 : Experience implementing procedures and/or processes.

EX5 : Experience using MS Office Suite (or equivalent).

*Recent means the individual conducted the duties in the last 5 years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1 : Knowledge of the Policy on Government Security, the Directive on Departmental Security Management and the Security Screening Standard.

K2 : Knowledge of the Privy Council Office including its purpose and main roles, and knowledge of the role of the Clerk of the Privy Council.

ABILITIES:

A1 : Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2 : Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3 : Ability to work effectively under pressure.

A4 : Ability to organize work priorities and meet deadlines.

A5 : Ability to analyse complex issues and synthesize the information and make recommendations.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

PS1 : Teamwork

PS2 : Discretion

PS3 : Initiative

PS4 : Judgment

PS5 : Client Service Orientation

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET EXPERIENCE :

AEX1 : Experience in the field of Personnel Security Screening in the federal government.

AEX2 : Experience in security operations in government, policing, corrections services, defense, intelligence, fire department, Emergency Medical Services and/or private security organizations.

AEX3 : Experience conducting interviews.

AEX4 : Experience in the preparation and drafting of written material such as reports or information notes that contain an assessment of risk.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance

Ability to travel occasionally domestically and internationally.

Ability to do overtime without notice.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor may/will be required before an offer can be made.

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

All communications relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Communication for this process will be sent via email or via the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updates as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Candidates are asked to submit their application by using the online system. Those with absolutely no access to Internet and no access to apply online are to contact Jacques Thibeault, at to make alternative arrangements.

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.

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.