Security Analyst / Project Officer

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Shared Services Canada is modernizing how the Government of Canada manages its information technology (IT) infrastructure. The Department is mandated to deliver email, data centre and telecommunication services, including videoconferencing and Wi-Fi, to partner organizations. We are building an environment that doesn't just have jobs, but valuable long-term careers. We provide a supportive and collaborative workplace with flexible work arrangements. We promote a positive work-life balance with a commitment to employee wellness.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions with various language requirements and/or security profiles.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION

For both streams
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

Stream 1 Security Analyst
AEX1: Experience in providing advice and guidance on security issues in one or more of the following security areas: physical security, emergency response, emergency preparedness, business continuity, fire safety, security in contracting, security awareness, security policies or personnel security screening.

AEX2: Experience in working with and liaising with other government departments and agencies on matters that related to security.

AEX3: Experience in conducting Security Requirement Check Lists (SRCL) based on related statement of work.

AEX4: Experience in fire safety in a business environment and development of fire safety plans.

AEX5: Experience in researching, interpreting and analysing information from various sources on the impacts on departmental security or the security of information.

AEX6: Experience in using PeopleSoft.

AEX7: Experience in using ASTRA program to assists in conducting Threat and Risk Assessments (TRSs).

AEX8: Experience in using RMS Advantage Software. (Previously known as ERMS)

Stream 2 Program Officer
AEX9: Experience coordinating and monitoring activities that involve multiple stakeholders.

AEX10: Experience managing a budget or providing financial analysis.

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

Various language requirements
Steam 1 Security Analyst:
Various Language Requirements, English Essential, Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC

Stream 2 Program Officer:
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

EXPERIENCE:

Stream 1 Security Analyst
EX1: Experience in providing advice and guidance on various issues to management and/or clients.

Stream 1 Security Analyst
EX2: Experience in providing client service.

Stream 2 Project Officer
EX3: Experience in providing financial and administrative support services in a project team environment.

Stream 2 Project Officer
EX4: Experience in applying various policies, procedures and administrative processes.

For both streams
EX5: Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.)

COMPETENCIES

For Both streams :
C1: Teamwork
C2: Client Service
C3: Attention to details
C4: Initiative
C5: Judgment

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

For Both streams:
A1: Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
A3: Ability to analyze and solve problems.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.
SSC is committed to providing opportunities across Canada where feasible, and to increasing its regional presence.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing and able to work overtime as and when required and, sometimes on short notice;
Willingness to travel, if required;
Willingness and ability to work on an assigned schedule during the hours of service from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.