Intelligence Analyst

Important messages

This poster will be advertised until June 2020, but applications will be assessed on an on-going basis, so we encourage you not to wait to apply. In order to be invited to the first round of testing, you must apply by February 24.

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.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

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.

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Work environment

As an employer of choice for over 26,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 130 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

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 do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

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.

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 science and computer sciences.

Degree equivalency

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

Experience developing plans that use effective tools and methodologies to research and collect open source information (OSINT)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Research Principles and Practices

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

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Top Secret

Be in possession of a valid driver’s licence.

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

Testing will be held in Regina, SK and Winnipeg, MB. 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.

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the 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.

When you apply to this process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, you may be contacted for an informal interview and/or reference check.

If you have already applied on this process and have been assessed, you may not be reconsidered.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation of proof of Canadian Citizenship prior to appointment. Other candidates may also be asked to provide this documentation at various stages in the selection process. The following documents will be accepted as proof: Provincial or territorial birth certificate; Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947); Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977); Certificates of Retention; Citizenship certificates.

Candidates will be required to show original proof of education. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

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.