Intelligence Officer

Update: *Closing date extended*

Important messages

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.

Assessment accommodation

When submitting your application and answering the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, in their submission, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing clear and concrete examples. Clear and concrete examples are defined as illustrations in which you fully explain the actions, considerations and steps you completed in order to gain the experience you are describing. This detailed contextual information will be used by the board members reviewing your submission to assess whether you have sufficient experience in a relevant field to complete the tasks which will be assigned to you should you be considered for this position. This is similar to what would be expected of you when asked to provide a concrete example of a particular situation in the context of an interview. Such examples usually require a minimum of ½ page and a maximum of 2 pages to describe (Please note that the system allows a maximum of 4,000 characters in the answers to the screening questions). In order to facilitate this process, you may wish to start your submissions with a sentence similar to: "A clear and concrete example of a situation where I did X is a situation which occurred on Y date and my role in this activity was to...".

Resumes will be used as a secondary source of information and used strictly to validate the concrete examples you will have described in this tool.

Duties

The Intelligence Officer, reporting to the Intelligence Supervisor, is responsible for developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of the National Fisheries Intelligence Service and the Conservation and Protection directorate to advance the goals of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. They maintain knowledge of the control strategy, current intelligence requirements and intelligence assessments.

The Intelligence Officer develops information under authority of Fisheries and Oceans Canada legislation on subjects of interest as authorized by the Tasking and Coordination Group. The Intelligence Officer evaluates the reliability of incoming intelligence, identifies gaps, and proposes strategies for remedying information gaps.

The Intelligence Officer gathers intelligence to support ongoing intelligence probes, major case investigations and/or to support and promote intelligence-led compliance and enforcement. The Intelligence Officer supports the team concept collaborating with partners and stakeholders. They share intelligence and develop opportunities with other law enforcement agencies.

The Intelligence Officer takes part in daily intelligence unit meetings, and provides intelligence support to major incidents, when required. The Intelligence Officer will have a good working knowledge of their area of jurisdiction and be able to cultivate and manage confidential informants. The Intelligence Officer complies with policies and procedures in relation to collection, recording, evaluation, sharing, review, retention and disposal of information.

The Intelligence Officer liaises with local, regional and international intelligence organizations to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated ( IUU ) fishing activities to support Conservation and Protection’s mandate.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters; for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Canada's fisheries resources in marine and inland waters; for leading and facilitating federal policies and programs on oceans; and for safe, effective and environmentally sound marine services responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff positions at the following specific locations:
- Langley, BC
- Nanaimo, BC
- Prince Rupert, BC

Other positions are also available at locations in the following provinces:
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland
- Prince Edward Island

However, a list of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill similar positions with various language and security requirements, durations and locations within Fisheries and Oceans Canada. We therefore encourage candidates interested in being considered for positions in locations other than those listed above to apply.

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)

►EDUCATION:
- Successful completion of two (2) years of a post-secondary educational program OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*.

*Acceptable combination is defined as including:
1. Secondary school diploma.
2. Extensive experience related to law enforcement or intelligence field (extensive means the depth and breadth of experience generally acquired in the fulltime performance of duties for a minimum period of five (5) years).

Degree equivalency

►EXPERIENCE:
- Experience conducting or leading criminal, intelligence, or regulatory investigations.
- Experience developing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience liaising with enforcement or intelligence agencies.
- Experience in providing recommendations to management.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

►CERTIFICATION:
- Successful completion of the Fishery Officer Career Progression Program (FOCPP) OR successful completion of an accredited law enforcement program.

►EXPERIENCE:
- Experience developing and managing confidential informants.
- Experience applying investigative interviewing techniques.
- Experience as an Affiant on Judicial Authorizations.
- Experience preparing and delivering presentations.
- Experience working in an investigative intelligence environment.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

►KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of the intelligence cycle and processes.
- Knowledge of emerging issues, risks and/or threats of the fisheries resources.

►ABILITIES:
- Ability to analyze information and develop appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

►PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Network and relationship building.
- Reliability.
- Innovative thinking.
- Judgement.
- Confidentiality and discretion.
- Initiative.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION

KNOWLEDGE (ASSET QUALIFICATION):
- Knowledge of the Marine Security Operations Centers (MSOC).

►OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
- Undertake training relevant to the position on an ongoing basis.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

►OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Candidates must meet the conditions of employment below and maintain it throughout their employment.
- Willingness to wear a uniform.
- Shift-work may be required.
- Occasional travel within and/or outside Canada.
- Work and/or travel in a variety of terrains and degrees of isolation for various periods of time in all weather conditions.
- Overtime may occasionally be required on short notice.
- Possession of a current standard First Aid Certificate and a CPR Certificate.
- Carry and use firearms and other restricted and prohibited weapons.
- Meet the DFO use of force proficiency standards.
- Incumbent must hold valid Driver's license.
- Meet medical and psychological suitability standards.

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

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process. Note that other volume management strategies could be used.

Certain asset qualifications could be considered essential qualifications, depending on the position to be staffed.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

►COMMUNICATIONS WITH CANDIDATES:

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for assessment purposes. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

It is to be noted that it is your responsibility to ensure that, during the life of this selection process, you communicate any changes related to your e-mail address. Failure to do so might exclude you from the selection process.

► ASSESSMENT STRATEGY:

A written examination and an interview will be administered and reference checks will be sought.

► PROOF OF EDUCATION:

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Candidates educated outside of Canada must have their certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information, please click on “Degree equivalency” in the Education section.

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.