Senior Security Screening Investigator

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

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Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions, within Public Services and Procurement Canada with various language requirements, security requirements and tenures. Positions to be staffed are located at 2745 Iris Road, Ottawa, Ontario.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
- Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EXP1 - Significant experience(*) in conducting complex security related investigations and interviews (**).
EXP2 - Experience in providing advice and guidance on security related matters.
EXP3 - Experience in conducting open source research and analysis.
EXP4 - Experience in writing reports or briefing notes to management.

(*) This relates experience gained over a period of at least five years.
(**) This pertains to investigations and interviews that include the analysis of information from multiple sources, both from the private sector and government, and that are sensitive or confidential in nature.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1 - Knowledge of the Contract Security Program.
K2 - Knowledge of Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Policy on Government Security.
K3 - Knowledge of TBS Standard on Security Screening.
K4 - Knowledge of the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act (ATIP).

ABILITIES:
A1 - Ability to analyse and make recommendations.
A2 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS1 - Values and Ethics
PS2 - Strategic thinking (analysis and ideas)
PS3 - Engagement
PS4 - Discretion
PS5 - Client Service level 2

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

EXPERIENCE:
AE1 - Experience working with counterintelligence and human intelligence (HUMINT).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Reliability and Security: Secret
- Willing and able to travel.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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