Bilingual Intelligence Analyst, Operational Support

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Assessment accommodation

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.

If you are not a Canadian citizen, please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada as either permanent resident status or work permit.

Our team of bilingual Intelligence Analyst & Operational Support staff are the “eyes behind the scenes” that plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our vast national transportation system on a 24/7 basis (24 hours per day, 7 days per week, open all year).

This job opportunity is perfect for you if you are:
Motivated. Highly autonomous. A problem solver.
Factual – You are detail-driven.
Reliable – Your team can count on you.
An excellent communicator – You remain calm and efficient no matter the circumstances.
Thrive working to resolve complex and sensitive files.
Someone who has exceptional teambuilding skills and enjoy being part of a diverse team.

ASSET - (a) Have operational experience in an emergency environment in the field of transportation safety or security; or (b) possess a pertinent background in the fields of marine, aviation, rail or road, including the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).

BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, if you are a person who has a genuine interest and passion for a career that contributes to ensure that all Canadians feel safe using the National Transportation System.

If this fit your profile, apply today as the national Transport Canada Situation Centre (TCSC) is looking for people just like you to join the team!

Duties

As an Intelligence Analyst & Operational Support at the PM-04 level, you will monitor emerging or possible threats to the national transportation system.

This brings a lot of collaboration with various departmental groups, including the regions, provincial and territorial governments, as well as key industry partners.

Mainly, you will manage the response of emergency situations that affect Canada’s national transportation system.

Work environment

A career where your role is critical in the day-to-day operations of responses to significant incidents and emergencies related to all modes of transportation (Aviation / Marine / Rail / Road).

Be ready to expand your professional network as you will be in contact with a lot of people from all levels of government as well as with all our partners in the transportation industry!

Our offices are located at Place de Ville, 330 Sparks Street in Ottawa, Ontario. DID YOU KNOW that it is the tallest building in downtown Ottawa?

Place de Ville, on Sparks Street, is a complex incorporating four office buildings and two large hotels on two city blocks, with all buildings interconnected through an underground commercial area (i.e. restaurants, coffee and bakery shops, local retail businesses and indoor parking), very convenient when Mother Nature is not cooperating.

DID YOU KNOW that Sparks Street is Canada's first pedestrian mall street?

Located just a block away from Parliament Hill, this mix of historical and modern architecture, heritage and cultures create a unique ambiance which attracts tourists from around the globe all year long. http://sparkslive.com/ .

Active life style or not, you will be charmed by the surroundings!

Our offices are a walk away from downtown Ottawa, the National Arts Centre, the Byward market, the Rideau Centre and much more. In the wintertime, bring your ice skates to enjoy the largest naturally frozen skating rink in the world (as designated by Guinness World Records).

Getting to work? Easy commute everywhere you go.

For individuals who like to commute to work using foot power as their mode of transportation, you will be charmed with 170 kilometers of paved pathways at your disposal and easily accessible, while enjoying the beauty of the NCR, without fear of motorized vehicles and traffic jams. (Access to showers, changing rooms and reserved spaces for bicycles) http://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places-to-visit/parks-paths-and-parkways .

Public Transit is encouraged. Two city bus systems in Canada's Capital region are readily available, OC Transpo (Ontario) and La Société de Transport de l'Outaouais (STO) (Québec), which operates on both sides of the Ottawa River.

Light Rail Transit (LRT) announcement - To come in 2019

The city of Ottawa is looking forward to open the much anticipated Confederation Light Rail Transit (LRT)! Employees will be happy to know that the Lyon Station arrives directly underground Place de Ville.

Intent of the process

All positions within the national TCSC are located in the NCR.

The assessment will take place in Ottawa, Ontario, as the TCSC plays a key role in assessing candidates and determining who will be selected to join the team.

Successful candidates may be contacted for bilingual positions of different types and lengths within the Emergency Management group, or any other position at TC with similar qualifications.

Our intent is to staff a first position by July 2019.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in research, analysis and synthesizing reports.

Experience in two or more of the following:
1. Experience in emergency preparedness or emergency management;
2. Experience working in an Operations Centre*;
3. Experience in initiating or coordinating or participating in an organizational response to an incident**;
4. Experience working in a critical infrastructure program;
5. Experience in the development and creation of geomatics products.

(*) Operations Centre is defined as a work location where these activities are conducted:
1. Command and control operations; and
2. Communication; and
3. Management of resources and information.

(**) Incident is defined as an occurrence and/or event that interrupts normal procedure or precipitates a crisis.

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

Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in the aviation field.

Experience working in the rail field.

Experience working in the marine field.

Experience working in the field of motor vehicle safety.

Experience monitoring media, including electronic press, newspaper, social media, radio and television.

Experience working in a Federal/Provincial/Territorial Emergency Operations Centre.

Experience working in an emergency management environment, or related fields.

Experience developing emergency management or national security exercises.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
NOTE: Candidates need to be able to work in English AND in French (reading, writing and oral proficiency) in order to be found qualified and be considered for appointment.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge of the modal safety and security groups in Transport Canada.

Knowledge of the Public Safety Emergency Management Continuum.

Excellence through results --» Initiative. Work under pressure.

Values and ethics --» Integrity. Respect. Self-awareness.

Thinking things through --» Judgment. Prioritize work. Analyze and summarize a report.

Engagement --» Teamwork. Responsible. Reliable. Punctual.

Good communication skills --» Oral & Written

NOTE: All the information gathered throughout the process, from the submission of your application up until the end of the process, may be used to assess you.

Conditions of employment

1. Secret security clearance.

2. In the event of an emergency relocation (business continuity), you must be willing and able to lift and carry objects (approximately 10 kilograms) on occasions, up and down several flights of stairs.

3. During an incident/crisis response, you may be required to perform overtime on short notice.

4. All employees are required to work shift work as part of a 24/7 operation Centre (24 hours per day, 7 days per week, open all year).

Successful candidates must meet the applicable Conditions of Employment at the time of appointment and throughout their employment.

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

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.