Intelligence Analyst

Important messages

THIS PROCESS WILL BE USED TO STAFF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

STREAM 1: EC-03
STREAM 2: EC-04
STREAM 3: EC-05

Applicants must clearly indicate which stream(s) they are applying for and must demonstrate on their application that they meet all essential criteria.

If applicants indicate multiple streams, the selection board will determine which stream(s) the application will be considered for, based on the provided information. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

This process, 18-RCM-EA-P-E-SUR-EDCAS-72867, 18-RCM-IA-P-E-SUR-EDCAS-72868 and/or 17-RCM-EA-N-N-NCR-FP-70456 processes will be run simultaneously. Should you apply on all three processes, please note you will only be assessed once and your results will be applied to the other processes.

If you are currently employed with the Federal Public Service, or are a Civilian Member, please indicate your current group and level as well as your tenure and the Department you are working for.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Intent of the process

Immediate vacancies exist in the following locations:
Edmonton, AB
Calgary, AB
Fort McMurray, AB
Leduc, AB
Medicine Hat, AB
St. Paul, AB
and Yellowknife, NWT.

Please clearly indicate on your application which location(s) you would like to be considered for.

A combined pool of qualified candidates will be established inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM) for similar positions with various tenures and locations.

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member

Positions to be filled: 10

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 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:

ALL STREAMS

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.*

Candidate must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the Education qualification.

Notes:

Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

*Proof of education in the form of official transcripts will be required.

Degree equivalency

ALL STREAMS
(Stream 1=EC-03, Stream 2= EC-04 and Stream 3=EC-05)

EXPERIENCE (Required for all streams/positions)

E1. Experience conducting research, analyzing, and writing reports to provide guidance or recommendations to decision makers.

E2. Experience developing or applying analytical techniques or qualitative/quantitative methodology within a research project.

E3. Experience in preparing and presenting material (such as reports, presentations and project findings) to decision-makers


EXPERIENCE Stream 2 (All of the above experience plus the following experience is required for EC-04 positions)

E4. Significant* experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal or external partners/stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE Stream 3 (All of the above experience plus the following experience is required for EC-05 positions)

E5. Significant* and recent** experience in intelligence analysis (crime, tactical, operational, strategic) including researching, collecting, evaluating and analyzing information to provide recommendations for decision makers.

E6. Significant experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with one or more of the following: domestic or international law enforcement or intelligence agencies; government agency/departments; academic communities; private sector.

* “Significant” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties for a period of at least two years.
** “Recent” is defined as experience gained within the last 5 years.

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

Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Successful completion of the Tactical Intelligence Analysis Course (TIAC)
Successful completion of the Strategic Intelligence Analysis Course (SIAC)
Successful completion of the Criminal Intelligence Foundation Course (CIFC)

Degree equivalency

AE1: Experience with analytical tools, databases and/or mapping software (e.g. i2, iBase, Access, ArcGIS)
AE2: Experience using open source/social media tools.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE – All Streams

K1: Knowledge of Research Principles and Practices

KNOWLEDGE – Stream 3 (EC-05)

K2: Knowledge of the intelligence process and the Intelligence Analyst’s role and functions.
K3: Knowledge of national security threats or criminal environment.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS – All Streams

A1: Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently orally
A2: Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently in writing.
A3: Ability to successfully learn/adapt to new technologies and changing environments
A4: Ability to identify and solve problems
A5: Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
A6: Analytical and logical thinking skills
A7: Ability to establish networks and maintain successful relationships

PERSONAL SUITABILITY – All Streams

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action oriented

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

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance

Be in possession of a valid driver’s licence.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as and when required and on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically/internationally to attend training/work away from home, as necessary.
Willingness and ability to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.
Willingness and ability to participate in the Intelligence Analyst Understudy Training Program.
Willingness and ability to testify in court.

Individual hiring managers may identify additional conditions of employment as needed.

Other information

Testing for this process is anticipated to take place March or April, 2018 in Edmonton, AB and Calgary, AB.

The cost to attend the assessment will be the candidate's responsibility. Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes), and may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

An interview may be conducted.
A written exam(s) may be conducted.
Reference checks may be completed.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.
To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address, and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

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.