Senior Intelligence Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

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Candidate may be required to travel for testing and interviews at their own expense.

In many selection processes the first step is screening. It's during the screening phase that the Assessment Board will decide whether your application will be considered further or will be rejected.

Use the Screening Questionnaire wisely, by demonstrating how you meet the Education and Experience Criteria listed under “Essential Qualifications” and “Asset Qualifications” (other qualifications). Use concrete examples by using the STAR technique, describing:
• The situation;
• The tasks you were required to achieve;
• The actions you took; and
• The results of your actions.

Do not simply answer “Yes”. Should your examples not be concrete enough or should they contain insufficient details, your application may be rejected. We will not contact you to obtain further information.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application; it is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples to illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so will result in your application being rejected.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

*A correction was made to the French translation of the education

Duties

Determining, designing and developing data collection strategies, techniques and methods used in the intelligence process by researching, evaluating, interpreting, and analyzing information to identify criminal trends and patterns and to develop tactical, operational and strategic intelligence products.

Identifying and/or illustrating associations, criminal trends, patterns, series and behaviours and locating intelligence gaps to influence and guide in setting operational priorities, resource allocation and direction to the investigation team leaders and management and contribute to the implementation of crime reduction strategies.

Providing expert advice on complex criminal investigations, assessing intelligence and providing tactical, operational and strategic analysis for judicial purposes, including providing expert witness testimony in court.

Establishing a network of internal and external contacts for identifying criminal trends, exchanging information and criminal intelligence.

Communicating analytical findings and participating in presentations as an expert criminal intelligence resource and attending, conducting and organizing conferences and training courses.

Work environment

The RCMP is seeking highly motivated Senior Intelligence Analysts to specialize in National Security and other investigations. You will be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team with a mandate to assist in the identification, analysis, investigation and disruption of criminal activity.

For National Security positions, your significant operational role will enhance Canada’s public safety and safeguard its citizens and vital systems. You will act as the lead analyst on national security investigations and create to actionable intelligence products on emerging key issues such as terrorism, foreign actor influence, and ideologically motivated violent extremism support of Federal Policing investigations at the national and international level.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is anticipatory staffing for positions in Markham, Ontario and Ottawa, Ontario. A pool of candidates may be established and used for future staffing of Senior Intelligence Analysts throughout Ontario outside of National Security.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

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 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

EX1. Significant* and recent** experience in intelligence analysis (in at least one of the following: crime, tactical, operational, strategic) including researching, collecting, evaluating and analyzing information to provide recommendations for decision makers
EX2. Significant* and recent** experience in developing or applying analytical techniques or qualitative/quantitative methodology to advance a file or project (defined as tactical/investigative, operational or strategic intelligence).
EX3. Recent** experience in preparing and presenting briefing material for decision-makers to advance a file or project (defined as tactical/investigative, operational or strategic intelligence).
EX4. Significant** experience establishing and maintaining partnerships*** with at least two of the following: domestic or international law enforcement or intelligence agencies; government agency/departments; academic communities; private sector.

* “Significant” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties for a period of between three and five years.
** “Recent” is defined as experience gained within the last five years.
*** Partnerships refer to outside of the applicant’s existing agency or department.

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

AED1: Masters level degree relevant to the position
AED2: University level courses or degree in National Security, Terrorism, Security Studies, Intelligence Analysis, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Political Science, or similar subjects

Degree equivalency

AE1: Experience developing plans that use effective tools and methodologies
to research and collect open source information (OSINT)
AE2: Experience using open source/social media tools beyond personal use
AE3: Experience with analytical tools, databases and/or mapping software
(e.g. i2, iBase, Access, ArcGIS)

Fluency in a language other than English and/or French

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

K1: Knowledge of the Intelligence process and the Intelligence Analyst’s role and functions.
K2: Knowledge of applicable legislation, policy and procedures in a criminal intelligence or national security environment.
K3: Knowledge of national security threats or criminal environments.

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: Thinking things through
PS4: Showing initiative and being action oriented

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

AK1: Knowledge of national security issues, including listed terrorist entities, current/historical geopolitical events, as well as adversary tactics, techniques and procedures

AA1: Ability to communicate key findings and relevant details from large and complex datasets through verbal briefings

Conditions of employment

-RCMP Top Secret clearance
-Possess and maintain a valid driver's licence or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the 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 testify in court.
- Willingness and ability to participate in the Intelligence Analyst Understudy Training Program.

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

Please note that for this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. 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.

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include:
- modification of your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date,
- responding to screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager,
- verification of the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and
- electronic notification of assessment details and results.

People who are unable to apply on-line must contact our office via the email listed below prior to the closing date.

Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.

Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact the International Credential Evaluation Services as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process http://www.cicic.ca/

Proof of your Canadian Citizenship will be requested and must be provided during the selection process. The original of one of the following documents must be provided for verification:
-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
-Valid Canadian passport

Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain an RCMP security clearance may involve but is not limited to a security/reliability interview and a field investigation which includes matters of criminal activity, verification of credit/financial status, reference checks, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

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.