Cybercrime Investigator (Stream 1 - Technology as a target, Stream 2 - Technology as Instrument)

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Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Stream 1 - Technology-as-target : criminal offences targeting computers and other information technologies, such as those involving the unauthorized use of computers or mischief in relation to data.

These resources are for the Cybercrime Investigative Teams (CIT) in Milton and Montreal. The CITs investigate criminal activity involving compromise of computers/networks, malware developers and distributors, and cybercrime infrastructure developers and operators that facilitate cybercrime (e.g. Denial of Service, botnets).

Stream 2 - Technology-as-instrument (Cyber enabled): criminal offences where the Internet and information technologies are instrumental in the commission of a crime, such as those involving online fraud, identity theft, intellectual property infringements, money laundering, drug trafficking, human trafficking or organized crime activities.

The cybercrime capability specialists (CCS) will be integrated into complex national security, serious and organized crime and financial crime investigations that have significant cyber complexities. These resources are for the Federal investigative teams located in Surrey, Calgary, Edmonton, Milton and Montreal.

Work environment

Four (4) positions located in Montréal, Québec
- 2 positions for the CITs (Stream 1)
- 2 positions for the CCS (Stream 2)

Four (4) positions located in Milton, Ontario
- 2 positions for the CITs (Stream 1)
- 2 positions for the CCS (Stream 2)

One (1) position located in Edmonton, Alberta (CCS Stream 2)
One (1) position located in Calgary, Alberta (CCS Stream 2)
Two (2) positions located in Surrey, British Columbia (CCS Stream 2)

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff twelve (12) positions on an indeterminate basis, with various linguistic profiles (Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, English/French essential) and an RCMP Top Secret security clearance.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP across Canada on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, assignment, secondment or interchange Canada) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

Positions to be filled: 12

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Both Streams:

Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.
Notes:
1. Indeterminate period incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CS group.
2. It is the recognized educational institution (e.g. community college, CÉGEP or university) that determines if the courses taken by a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary program at the institution.
3. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

Degree equivalency

Stream 1 only:
Significant** experience in computer programming or the administration of servers, networks or workstations.
Recent* and significant** experience working in an information technology field.
Experience in one or more of the following:
- related to IT incident handling and/or
- related to IT security and/or
- related to log analysis to identify security breaches and/or
- related to Internet open source information/intelligence gathering tools

Stream 2 only:
Experience working in and responsible for cyber security incident handling responses (i.e a government or corporate CIRT)

*Recent is defined as within the last two (2) years
**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired by performing a variety of functions within the field for a minimum period of three (3) years.

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

Both Streams:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in a related field, such as Computer Science

Degree equivalency

Both Streams:
Completion of technical certifications (such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA N+, CISSP, MCSE, CCNA, CEH)

Both Streams:
Experience in the administration of network security devices or systems such as firewalls, routers, switches, intrusion detection systems, intrusion preventions systems, or load balancers
Experience working with programming/scripting languages
Experience in the application of cyber incident response best practices and guidelines
Experience managing a team

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
English essential / French essential

Information on language requirements

Both Streams:
Knowledge of the use and structures of cryptocurrencies (i.e. the blockchain, mixers, cyrpto to fiat currency transformation)
Knowledge of cyber-based social engineering (phishing, smshing, etc.)
Knowledge of Dark Web applications and architecture

Stream 1 only:
Knowledge of enterprise network architecture
Knowledge of network communication protocols
Knowledge of IT security practices

Stream 2 only:
Knowledge of network device configurations.

Both Streams:
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Thinking Things Through
Working Effectively with Others
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

Both Streams:
Ability to adapt to changing operational pressures
Ability to analyse situations to propose solutions
Ability to manage a team
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

Both Streams:
Knowledge of wireless communication protocols
Knowledge of Internet open source intelligence techniques
Knowledge of TOR and/or Darkweb technologies
Knowledge of penetration testing

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - RCMP
All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

Both Streams:
Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain Peace Officer Status
Willingness and ability to travel, sometimes on short notice within Canada or potentially abroad
Willingness and ability to work overtime, sometimes on short notice
Willingness and ability to prepare and testify in a court of law
Willingness to attend search warrant sites with investigators (police overwatch)
Willingness and ability to conduct investigations
Willingness and ability to conduct/participate in interviews (complainant, witness, victim and suspect)

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

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

A simulation/situational exercise or role play may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: https://www.cicic.ca/

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.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.