Intelligence Officer

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Duties

The Intelligence Officer reports to the Intelligence Supervisor, and they are responsible for developing and maintaining a good working understanding of the National Intelligence Service, the various roles, and the contribution they make to advancing the goals of the Intelligence Service. They maintain knowledge of the current intelligence products, control strategy and intelligence requirements. The Intelligence Officer develops information on subject and problem profiles as authorised by the Tasking and Coordination Group, evaluates incoming intelligence the they or C and P colleagues in enforcement collect, identifies gaps, and proposes or implements strategies for remedying information gaps.

The Intelligence Officer may undertake routine investigation activities, as does an enforcement officer, to gather intelligence. The Intelligence Officer identifies intelligence gaps, emerging problems and prolific offenders from development work. They ensure that appropriate technical equipment is available to them to do their work, with an effective audit trail for its use, and that the equipment is used in compliance with legislation, health and safety regulations, and technical standards.

The Intelligence Officer supports the team concept with other intelligence resources to collate information for tasking and co-ordination group meetings. They share intelligence and develop tactical opportunities, often with other law enforcement agencies. The Intelligence Officer collaborates with enforcement officers to determine appropriate problem-solving recommendations for intelligence products, and practice a problem-solving approach to intelligence gathering. The Intelligence Officer takes part in daily intelligence unit meetings, and provides intelligence support to major incidents, when required. The Intelligence Officer complies with policies and procedures in relation to collection, recording, evaluation, sharing, review, retention and disposal of information.

Work environment

Become a member of a dynamic and evolving Department and help to keep Canada’s waters safe and secure. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard employ over 10,000 talented and dedicated employees in over 400 locations across Canada, and our Department is often the only federal presence in smaller coastal and remote communities. For 3 consecutive years, the Department has received special recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. Come work for a Department that thrives on change, building partnerships and providing a high level of service to Canadians. Apply today!

Intent of the process

The first intent of this advertised process is to established a list of partially-qualified candidates to staff positions in Antigonish (NS), Charlottetown (PE), Tracadie Sheila (NB) (ANTICIPATORY) and Corner Brook (NL) (ANTICIPATORY). This list may be used to fill similar positions with various language requirements, tenures and security requirements within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Successful completion of 2 years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in a field related to the duties of the position OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) OR an accredited law enforcement program.

EXPERIENCE
-Experience conducting or leading criminal, intelligence or regulatory investigations.
-Experience developing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external Stakeholders.
-Experience liaising with enforcement or intelligence agencies.
-Experience providing advice or recommendations to management.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE
-Experience using computer software such as Microsoft Access, ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro, SPSS, i2, Analyst’s Notebook, and iBase, in an analytical capacity
-Experience in the development and management of confidential informants
-Experience using investigative interviewing techniques
-Experience providing Court testimony
-Experience as an Affiant on Judicial Authorizations

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

Various language requirements
Antigonish (NS): English Essential
Charlottetown (PE): English Essential
Tracadie-Sheila (NB) (ANTICIPATORY): Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Corner Brook (NL) (ANTICIPATORY): English Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
-Knowledge of the National Fisheries Intelligence Service intelligence cycle and processes.
-Knowledge of the principles and practices commensurate with recruiting and managing Confidential Informants, Pursuant to the Conservation & Protection’s National Confidential Informant Directive.

ABILITY
-Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing
-Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
-Interpersonal Relationships
-Dependability
-Innovative Thinking
-Judgment
-Discretion
-Initiative

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Be willing and able to wear a uniform.
Be willing and able to work shifts.
Be willing and able to occasionally travel within and outside Canada. Be willing and able to work overtime occasionally on short notice.
Possession of a current standard First Aid Certificate and a CPR Certificate.
Be willing and able to carry and use firearms and other restricted and prohibited weapons.
Be willing and able to meet the DFO use of force proficiency standards.
Incumbent must hold valid Driver's license.
Be willing and able to be deployed within Canada.
Meet medical and psychological suitability standards

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

Volume management tool may be used.

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.