IT Analyst, IT Security

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

WHERE ARE THE WORK LOCATIONS? During the Covid-19 pandemic response, the CRTC mostly works in a virtual environment, always within the borders of Canada. Although a variety of jobs could potentially be performed anywhere across Canada, many positions may require a physical presence in our offices in Gatineau (downtown location), Quebec post-pandemic.

Work environment

COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT (CAE):

The harmful and misleading consequences of unsolicited communications affect Canadians’ confidence in communications networks and, more broadly, in the digital economy

The Compliance and Enforcement team relies on technology and partnerships to fulfill its mandate. The team is committed to providing you with the tools and training to build your career and achieve your goals. In addition to conducting investigations that may result in the imposition of administrative monetary penalties, you could play a major role in promoting who we are, what we do and what information businesses need to know in order to stay in compliance with the rules.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff the above-mentioned position.

Partially Qualified pool:

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established for indeterminate, determinate and acting appointments, as well as for assignments, deployments and secondments to staff similar positions with various linguistic or security requirements or profiles.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION:
• Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position being filled.
OR
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position being filled.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• *Recent experience setting up, administering AND/OR analyzing computer systems OR networks.
• *Recent experience writing scripts in Python, Bash, SQL, or other suitable computer scripting or programming languages.
* Recent means acquired within the last 3 years

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION:
• Experience in conducting digital forensics analysis, experience in conducting malware analysis, AND/OR experience in conducting network traffic analysis.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Willingness and ability to wear a uniform occasionally.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of network protocols AND the operation of the Internet.
• Knowledge of current trends, issues AND challenges related to cyber security, incident response, spam OR malware

ABILITIES & SKILLS:
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan, prioritize, organize AND meet deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Teamwork
• Dependability
• Judgment

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

Please DO NOT send a cover letter. These screening questions replace the cover letter. We will NOT review cover letters.

The purpose of these screening questions is to help you submit an application that is clear, complete and persuasive and demonstrates that you have all of the required essential education and experience qualifications and some or all of the asset education and experience qualifications. Responses will not be considered satisfactory if you simply state that you have the required qualifications or provide a list of current or past responsibilities or paraphrase the qualifications.

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source to determine if you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out. The resume you have sent with your initial application will be used only if the Assessment Board considers it needs to validate the information provided in this questionnaire.

Each question is divided into two parts. The first part consists of a simple question requiring a YES or NO answer. If your answer is “yes”, the second part will ask to fully demonstrate how you obtained this qualification.

ASSSESSMENTS:

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
A written examination may be administered.
An interview may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.
A practical test may be administered.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

LEAVE OR ABSENCES DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Human Resources Advisor of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the selection process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations.

Candidates are advised that their interview will only be rescheduled under "exceptional circumstances", such as:

1. Medical reason with certificate
2. Pre-arranged travel with proof
3. Pre-scheduled training with proof
4. Pre-arranged exam/interview for another Government of Canada selection process with proof
5. Death in the family
6. Other exceptional reason deemed acceptable by the Selection Board (e.g. Jury Duty, etc.)

VOLUME MANAGEMENT:

Depending on the volume of applications received, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may determine those to be given further consideration in the assessment process. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during the process.

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.