Security Analyst

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

Persons with a priority entitlement may self-refer if interested in the AS-01/SP-ADM-01 position and will be considered in priority to all other applicants.

You are required to complete screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of education, experience and any asset education and asset experience if applicable. Your response must include HOW (concrete examples), WHEN (dates) and WHERE (location of work) you meet the essential criteria required. It is your responsibility to provide complete and appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience and will not contact candidates for additional or potentially missing information.

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

Resume 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 intent of this advertisement is to create an inventory of professionals. We want to attract top talent who can fill current and future vacancies within the RCMP Security Branch. The inventory may be used to staff identical or similar AS-01/ADM-01 positions on a temporary or permanent basis. The required qualifications will vary depending on the position to be filled, including language and security requirements, conditions of employment.

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.

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)

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in a field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Exp1. Recent* experience in searching, retrieving and/or compiling data from a variety of sources.

Exp2. Recent* and Significant** experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software including MS Word, MS Excel AND Web browser applications (internet).

Exp3. Experience in preparing correspondence, documents, and/or reports.

Exp4. Experience processing protected/classified documents and/or sensitive information.

*Recent is defined as duties being performed within the last three years.

**Significant is defined as a depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with having performed a broad range of duties for a minimum of one (1) year.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

AE1. Experience in providing advice or guidance to clients in an office environment.

AE2. Experience in a security operations environment.

AE3. Experience processing security-related documentation.

AE4. Experience processing Personnel Security Screening requests.

AE5. Experience in providing detailed security evaluations, threat and risk assessments.

AE6. Experience responding to inquiries for information relevant to the functions of Departmental Security or RCMP.

AE7. Experience in analyzing risk and applying mitigation utilizing Government Policy on Security, Treasury Board Personnel Security Standards and/or RCMP Personnel Security Policy.

AE8. Experience using CPIC, Intelex, JEIN, ACISS, IIS, Equifax, CSIS and Microsoft Dynamics.

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

Various language requirements
- English Essential
- Bilingual Imperative (for example : BBB/BBB, CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

A1. Ability to analyze information and make recommendations.

A2. Ability to follow instructions.

A3. Ability to prioritize heavy workload under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

A4: Ability to solve problems in work related situations by using judgement.

A5. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A6. Ability to communicate effective in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

PS1. Effective Interpersonal Skills

PS2. Discretion

PS3. Dependable

PS4. Flexible

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing and able to work extended overtime hours sometimes on short notice to meet operational needs.

Must be willing and able to travel.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP Top Secret security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

To be granted RCMP security clearance and to maintain the ethical standards of the RCMP, candidates must not be, or have been, involved in certain criminal activities*, have been dishonourably discharged, have pending personal bankruptcies, etc. For additional information and a complete list of activities, please visit http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/qualifications-and- requirements and read the section titled “To apply as a police officer, you must not have”, as well as the applicable considerations. The security requirements are the same for all employees of the RCMP.

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

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.

Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.

Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.

All communication relating to this process may be used in the assessment of other qualifications.

Depending on the number of applicants, Department needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores MAY be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

A situational exercise may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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.

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.

If the name identified on the above documents is different than your current legal name, please also provide proof of name change.

You must provide proof of your Canadian Citizenship. 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

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.