Intelligence Analyst, Entry Level

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Candidates who applied to selection process 18-RCM-EA-N-N-NCR-FP-78293 are not required to reapply to this process.

Do you wish to better your odds at being considered? Then use the Screening Questionnaire wisely, by demonstrating how you meet the Education and Experience Criteria listed under “Essential Qualifications” and “Asset Qualifications” (other qualifications). Use concrete examples by using the STAR technique, describing:
• The situation;
• The tasks you were required to achieve;
• The actions you took; and
• The results of your actions.

ATTENTION: should your examples not be concrete enough or should they contain insufficient details, unfortunately, your application will be rejected. We will not contact you to obtain further information.

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 to illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so will result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM) and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, locations, linguistic profiles and RCMP security clearances.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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

* 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.

Degree equivalency

Experience conducting research, analyzing, and writing reports.

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

Experience in producing and presenting material (in at least one of the following: reports, presentations and project findings) to decision-makers

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 of Research Principles and Practices

Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently orally
Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently in writing.
Analytical and logical thinking skills
Ability to identify and solve problems
Ability to successfully learn/adapt to new technologies and changing environments
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

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)

Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics or discipline related to the position, such as but not limited to finance, international relations, political science and computer sciences.

Degree equivalency

Experience with analytical tools, databases and/or mapping software (e.g. i2, iBase, Access, ArcGIS)

Experience using open source/social media tools.

Experience demonstrating proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Conditions of employment

Be in possession of a valid driver’s licence (some positions).
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

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

This poster will be advertised for at least one year, but applications will be assessed on an on-going basis so we encourage you not to wait to apply!

Future testing dates to be determined (planned for Spring 2019).

The cost to attend the assessment will be the candidate’s responsibility. Candidates 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.

A written exam(s) will be administered.
An interview will be administered.
Reference checks will be sought.

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.

A cut-off score may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

For this selection process, we will 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.

Successful candidates will require a valid Top Secret RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security interview and a field investigation which includes reference checks, verification of credit, education, previous employment, alcohol and/or drug abuse. As such, the process may take several weeks to complete.

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.