Intelligence Analyst - Intermediate Level

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Assessment accommodation

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All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site.
To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and an RCMP Top Secret security clearance.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

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)

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

E1. Significant* experience conducting research, analyzing, and writing reports to provide guidance or recommendations to decision makers.

E2. Experience in developing or applying analytical techniques or qualitative/quantitative methodology to advance a project.

E3. Significant* experience in preparing and presenting material (in at least two of the following: reports, presentations, project findings, and briefings) to decision-makers.

E4. 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 minimum of two (2) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

K1: Knowledge of Research Principles and Practices
K2: Knowledge of current and emerging cybercrime threats and trends

A1: Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently orally
A2: Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently in writing
A3: Analytical and logical thinking skills
A4: Ability to identify and solve problems
A5: Ability to successfully learn/adapt to new technologies and changing environments
A6: Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS2: Working effectively with others
PS3: Judgement
PS4: Showing initiative and being action oriented
PS5: Continuous learning skills

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

AE1: Have followed technical and or computer science course(s) from a recognized post-secondary institution.

AE2: Completed courses related to intelligence analysis (criminal, tactical, operational, strategic) and/or open sources.

AEX1: Experience with analytical tools, databases and/or mapping software (e.g. i2, iBase, Access, ArcGIS)
AEX2: Experience using open source/social media tools

Degree equivalency

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

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 on short notice.
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 prepare and present testimony 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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). 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.