Accommodations and Security Advisor

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

► INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW
A complete application must be submitted, consisting of a résumé and screening questions which clearly demonstrates how they meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply.

The following information is required for each experience criterion:

1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you
exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how
the experience was acquired.

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met may be eliminated from consideration.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service. As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Duties

The candidates will report to the Regional Heads and will provide support to the Regional Accommodation and Integrated Security Operations, in the areas of security, emergency management, Business Continuity Program and task related to accommodations. They will be part of a dynamic team that focuses on providing excellent client services.

Work environment

The position requires that the employee be on site but flexible work arrangements are possible. As such, the employee will be required to be on site based on operational needs.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) English essential position on a temporary basis(12 months) and one (1) Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
ED1 - A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1 - Recent* experience in a Corporate Security Program** in at least three (3) of the following areas:
o Physical Security
o Personnel Security
o Business Continuity Planning
o Information Security
o Investigations
o Security Awareness and Training
o Occupational Health and Safety
o Emergency Management
EX2 - Experience in participating in administrative reviews or investigations in the field of security.

NOTES:
* Recent experience is defined as within the last three (3) years.
** Corporate Security Program: Public organizations or private corporations with a well-defined corporate security program, structure and organization that is the business lead for identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining security processes across the organization to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure to liability in all areas of financial, physical, and personal risk; establish appropriate standards and risk controls associated with employee protection, information security, asset protection, emergency management and response; and, the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures related to information technology security. Typically, such organizations exist in Government Departments (Federal, Provincial, Territorial), large Municipalities, large corporations and public or private organizations with significant employee or campus type settings (e.g. hospitals, colleges, universities, large manufacturing plants, utilities companies, banks).

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1 - Knowledge of building emergency response procedures.

COMPETENCIES
COMP1 - Demonstrating integrity and respect
COMP2 - Thinking things through
COMP3 - Working effectively with others
COMP4 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES
A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1 - Experience in monitoring budgets.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Department of Justice believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada’s Legal Team in ensuring that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a racialized group* and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. This self-declaration information can be factored into departmental strategies and selection decisions to address our commitment to eliminate gaps for these groups.

* Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form.

Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

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.