Intelligence Analyst

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THIS PROCESS WILL BE USED TO STAFF THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

• EC-05

Applicants must clearly indicate which position(s) they are applying for and must demonstrate on their application that they meet all essential criteria.

If applicants indicate multiple positions, the selection board will determine which position(s) the application will be considered for, based on the provided information. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

Do you wish to better your odds at being considered? Then use the Screening Questionnaire wisely, by demonstrating how you meet the Education and Experience Criteria listed under “Essential Qualifications” and “Asset Qualifications” (other qualifications). Use concrete examples by using the STAR technique, describing:

• The Situation;

• The Tasks you were required to achieve;

• The Actions you took; and

• The Results of your actions.

ATTENTION: should your examples not be concrete enough or should they contain insufficient details, unfortunately, your application will be rejected. We will not contact you to obtain further information.

Intent of the process

Immediate vacancies exist in the following locations:

• Grande Prairie, Alberta

• St. Paul, Alberta

Please clearly indicate on your application which location(s) you would like to be considered for.

The intent is to staff one (1) permanent full time EC-05 position in Grande Prairie, Alberta and one (1) permanent full time EC-05 position in St. Paul, Alberta.

A qualified pool of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future vacancies within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police within Alberta (including similar EC positions, on a term, indeterminate, or acting basis, at full or part time hours).

Should a Public Service (PS) employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment, if applicable, will be posted on www.jobs.gc.ca in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment prior to May 21, 2020 (deeming date), the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Furthermore, CM staffing transactions resulting from this process will be administered in accordance with the Onboarding Transition Phase until deeming day.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EC-03, EC-04 and EC-05
The following education is required for all EC positions.

• 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

EXPERIENCE


Experience for EC-03 position:
The following experience is required for all EC positions.

• Experience conducting research, analyzing, and writing reports.

• Experience in applying analytical techniques or qualitative/quantitative methodology within a research project.

• Experience in producing and presenting material (in at least one of the following: reports, presentations and project findings) to decision-makers.



Experience for EC-04 position:
All of the above experience, plus the following experience is required for EC-04 positions.

• Significant* experience conducting research, analyzing, and writing reports to provide guidance or recommendations to decision makers.

• Experience in developing or applying analytical techniques or qualitative/quantitative methodology to advance a project.

• Significant* experience in producing and presenting material (in at least two of the following: reports, presentations, project findings, and briefings) to decision-makers.

• Significant* experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal or external partners/stakeholders.

* “Significant” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties for a period of two (2) years.



Experience for EC-05 position:
All of the above experience, plus the following experience is required for EC-05 positions.

• 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


Knowledge for EC-03 and EC-04 position:

• Knowledge of Research Principles and Practices.


Knowledge for EC-05 position:
All of the above knowledge, plus the following knowledge is required for EC-05 positions.

• 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.

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PERSONAL SUITABILITY


Personal Suitability for EC-03, EC-04 and EC-05 positions:

• Demonstrating integrity and respect.

• Working effectively with others.

• Thinking things through.

• Showing initiative and being action oriented.

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ABILITY AND SKILLS


Ability and Skills for EC-03, EC-04 and EC-05 positions:

• 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.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS


Asset Experience for EC-03 and EC-04 positions:

• Experience with analytical tools, databases and/or mapping software (e.g. i2, iBase, Access, ArcGIS).

• Experience using open source/social media tools.

• Experience demonstrating proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).


Asset Experience for EC-05 position:
All of the above asset experience, plus the following asset experience may be needed for EC-05 positions.

• 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.

• Be in possession of a valid driver’s licence (depending on the location and at the discretion of the hiring manager).

• 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.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - 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.

• Be in possession of a valid driver’s licence (depending on the location and at the discretion of the hiring manager).

• 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.

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.

For this selection process, we will communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

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.