Intelligence Analyst

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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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Candidates who meet the initial screening criteria will be invited to attend a written exam located at 'E' Division Headquarters in Surrey, BC on one of the following dates: November 8, 12, 13, 14. Alternate arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis for candidates unable to attend this location or on any of these dates, but cannot be guaranteed. Reasonable efforts will be made to offer testing in similar RCMP office locations across Canada, however, please be aware that 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.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates to meet anticipated future needs if and when they arise. Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of one year and may be extended. It may be used to staff future vacancies (including similar positions, on either a specified period or indeterminate basis, and at either full or part time hours) throughout RCMP's 'E' Division in British Columbia. You must therefore clearly identify which location(s) you are applying to. The pool is intended to be inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM).

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)

• 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

• Significant* and recent** experience in intelligence analysis (in at least one of the following: crime, tactical, operational, strategic) including researching, collecting, evaluating and analyzing information to provide recommendations for decision makers.
• Significant* and recent** experience in developing or applying analytical techniques or qualitative/quantitative methodology to advance a file or project (defined as tactical/investigative, operational or strategic intelligence).
• Recent** experience in preparing and presenting briefing material for decision-makers to advance a file or project (defined as tactical/investigative, operational or strategic intelligence).
• Significant** experience establishing and maintaining partnerships*** with at least two 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 minimum of three (3) years.

** “Recent” is defined as experience gained within the last five (5) years.

*** Partnerships refer to outside of the applicant’s existing agency or department.

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 with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics or discipline related to the position, such as but not limited to finance, international relations, political sciences and computer sciences.
• 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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of the Intelligence process and the Intelligence Analyst’s role and functions
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, policy and procedures in a criminal intelligence or national security environment
• Knowledge of national security threats or criminal environment

• 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)

• Experience with analytical tools, databases and/or mapping software (e.g. i2, iBase, Access, ArcGIS)
• Experience conducting open source/social media research
• Experience working in the financial services industry (e.g. banking sector, finance, or risk management)
• Experience conducting threat or risk assessments
• Experience working with domestic and international organizations

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance

• 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.

Practical and/or standardized tests may be administered for screening and/or assessment purposes.

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.

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, 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.