Security Officer

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is the national leader in defence and security science and technology.
As an agency of Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND), DRDC provides DND, the Canadian Armed Forces and other government departments as well as the public safety and national security communities, the knowledge and technological advantage needed to defend and protect Canada’s interests at home and abroad.

Intent of the process

Immediate need will be to fill 1 indeterminate position.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in researching information from a variety of sources;
- Experience in analyzing and validating information for inclusion in reports, investigations, or other products;
- Experience in making formal and informal presentations;
- Experience in making recommendations to management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of the Policy on Government Security;
- Knowledge of security requirements for contracting with the Government of Canada;
- Knowledge of the Government of Canada Standard on Security Screening;
- Knowledge of the roles, organization and mission of the CAF and DND.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to plan organize and prioritize work;
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
Ability to prepare and give information sessions;
Ability to analyze and evaluate;
Ability to make decisions.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Preference could be given to candidates with experience in spreadsheets and database creation.

Preference could be given to candidates with business management related experience.

Conditions of employment

Reliability and Security: Must be able to obtain a Reliability Status prior to appointment and later obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driver’s licence.

Must be willing to work occasional overtime on short notice.

Must be willing to be on standby status.

Must be willing to travel (occasional travel typically for training).

Must be willing and able to work under varying conditions outside an office type environment.

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 client organization will accept applications on-line only.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.