An Exciting Opportunity in Security and Emergency Management!

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Is Security, Emergency Management and Business Continuity your calling? Do you see yourself in a rewarding career within these disciplines? If so, now’s your chance to work with a diverse team dedicated to ensuring that our Department's activities are free from internal fraud, wrongdoing, criminal activity, security incidents and workplace violence.

In addition, our team supports emergency management activities—we strive to maintain service continuity, ensuring that we can provide uninterrupted service to the public in the event of all types of emergency situations!

If you are seeking new challenges in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment, and if any of the above sounds interesting to you, apply now to work with the Internal Integrity, Security and Emergency Management team at Service Canada!

Canada continues to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the country’s largest employer, the Government of Canada is committed to playing a leadership role by further protecting the health and safety of public servants and the communities where they live and work across Canada. Vaccination is the most effective tool to reduce the risk of COVID-19 for Canadians and protect the broader public health. As of October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada requires public servants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodation requests will be assessed on a case-by case basis and will be limited to employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a certified medical contraindication, religion or any other prohibited ground of discrimination as defined in the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA).

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Service Canada, diversity is our strength. If you are an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a visible minority or a woman, and you would like to bring different perspectives and views to our organization, please complete the Employment Equity (EE) section of your job application to let us know. We encourage and value the inclusion of all people, including members of the LGBTQ2+ community. We therefore encourage you to apply for this job opportunity if you believe you are qualified.

Accommodation:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace starting right from the selection process. If you need accommodation at any stage of the evaluation process, please send a message to the address below under Contact Information to request it. Information received about accommodation will be treated confidentially.

Duties

Providing strategic direction and advice.

Investigating and reporting on security-related incidents and providing emergency response assistance.

Developing emergency management procedures, standards and guidelines.

Developing and delivering training.

Providing advice during incidents and periods of increased security threats.

Coordinating and administering business continuity activities.

Taking part in the development of emergency plans

Work environment

Employment and Social Development Canada delivers a range of programs and services that impact Canadians throughout their lives. The Department provides seniors with basic income security, supports unemployed workers, helps students finance their post-secondary education and assists parents who are raising young children. We are very proud to serve our fellow Canadians! See for yourself on how we have an impact on Canadians: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/results/stories.html

Did you know that Employment and Social Development Canada/Service Canada was selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2021), Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers (2021), Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2021) and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2021)?

We believe that our employees are the key to achieving our objectives. That is why we offer a positive work environment that is worthy of their commitment and professionalism. We promote career advancement by offering opportunities to develop and acquire new skills and knowledge. We encourage continuous training and embrace new technologies that allow us to increase efficiency and flexibility in our work environment.

Come work with us in an environment that offers many challenges and opportunities to grow!

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to staff positions within the Integrity Services Branch, Service Canada, Ontario Region. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff future vacancies within this branch.

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)

EXPERIENCE

Experience in leading and/or participating in working groups, projects or committees.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Criminology, Emergency Management, Security Management, Crime Prevention or other related discipline.

If you are screened into the process and contacted for further assessment, you will be expected to provide proof of education upon request. Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the educational requirements.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your credentials assessed against Canadian education standards (Canadian equivalency).

Degree equivalency

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of relevant provisions of Acts, regulations, standards and guidelines related to Security, Business Continuity and Emergency Management.

COMPETENCIES

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a team environment and with the public, verbally and in writing (Communication)

Ability to be punctual and to meet work deadlines (Dependability)

Ability to demonstrate values and ethics consistent with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Service (Demonstrating Integrity & Respect)

Ability to think critically and make decisions based on available information (Thinking Skills)

Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully, while contributing to team results (Working with Others)

Ability to proactively evaluate, select and act on strategies or tasks for solving problems and meeting the objectives of the team and the organization as a whole (Showing Initiative and being Action-Oriented)

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in the field of emergency management.

Experience in the field of Business Continuity.

Experience in Security Management.

Experience in providing advice and guidance to management, employees and/or other clients.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

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.

In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as being a member of one or more of the following Employment Equity (EE) groups: Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing and able to work overtime.

• Willing and able to travel.

• Maintenance of a valid and current Class "G" Ontario driver's license, or other provincial equivalency.

• Willing and able to travel by driving or other various modes of transportation such as by train or plane.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Selected candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration.

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

Our Departmental values guide us in everything we do. Service Canada is seeking candidates who identify with our Departmental values. Candidates are expected to read the Statements of Values in the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector prior to submitting an application.
https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049

We will only accept applications online, therefore your job application must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application online, simply click on the button “Apply Online” below.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/applying-government-canada-jobs-testing-accommodation-measures.html

If you require any technical aid or accessibility requests, please inform us so measures can be determined to facilitate your full participation in the process. All information received will be kept confidential.

COMMUNICATION

Emails will be used for all communications, including invitations for assessment, so it is important to keep your information up to date and provide a valid email address. Make sure your email system accepts emails from unknown users. If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret as your withdrawal from the process.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates who have been selected to continue in this process.

All information collected during the selection process, from the time of application to the end of the process, can be used to evaluate candidates.

When completing your online application, answers to all pre-screening questions will be used to assess the “Written Communication” competency. Your answers may allow the assessment board to determine if you have this competency and if you will be invited to the next steps in the process. Please note that this competency will also be evaluated throughout the entire duration of this selection process, through all communication exchanges with the committee.

Testing/interviews may be conducted virtually or at locations of the employer's choice and may require candidates to travel to the test/interview location. Candidates are responsible for their travel costs. Testing may be administered during the day, evenings and/or weekends.

You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

All parts of the assessment process may be used to assess personal suitability.

If you are currently employed with the Federal Public Service, please indicate your current group and level as well as your tenure and the organization you are working for.

If the candidate selected for the position is an indeterminate employee from the Core Public Administration, the staffing mechanism used will be an acting appointment, deployment, assignment or secondment. We therefore encourage everyone interested in this position to apply.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.