Intelligence Analyst (Anticipatory)

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Assessment accommodation

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HOW TO ANSWER SCREENING QUESTIONS

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. Your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your resume may only be used to validate this information. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

• Provide responses in sentence format.
• Each response must include concrete, specific examples that speak directly to the experience sought.
• Each example must include WHEN and WHERE the example took place, background of each situation, WHAT you did, HOW you did it, what your role was in the situation, and what was the outcome.
• Focus on what you did. In referring to an experience achieved in the context of a team, set your role apart from the role(s) of others.
• Simply listing your job duties, or indicating 'refer to resume', is not sufficient.
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Intent of the process

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.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff this position and similar positions of various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, assignment) in the future. We encourage anyone interested in this current or future opportunity to apply.

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)

Stream 1 (EC-04) and Stream 2 (EC-05)

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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Stream 1 (EC-04) ONLY:
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Significant* experience conducting research, analyzing, and writing reports to provide guidance or recommendations to decision makers.

Experience in developing or applying analytical techniques or qualitative/quantitative methodology to advance a project.

Significant* experience in producing and presenting material (in at least two of the following: reports, presentations, project findings, and briefings) to decision-makers.

Significant* experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal or external partners/stakeholders.

* “Significant” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties for a period of two (2) years

Stream 2 (EC-05) ONLY:
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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.

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).

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).

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 minimum of two (2) years.
** “Recent” is defined as experience gained within the last five (5) years.
*** Partnerships refer to outside of the applicant’s existing agency or department.

Stream 1 (EC-04) and Stream 2 (EC-05):
Knowledge of Research Principles and Practices

Stream 2 (EC-05) only:
Knowledge of the Intelligence process and the Intelligence Analyst’s role and functions
Knowledge of applicable legislation, policy and procedures in a criminal intelligence or national security environment
Knowledge of national security threats or criminal environment

Stream 1 (EC-04) and Stream 2 (EC-05):
Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently orally
Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently in writing
Analytical and logical thinking skills
Ability to identify and solve problems
Ability to successfully learn/adapt to new technologies and changing environments
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Stream 1 (EC-04) and Stream 2 (EC-05):
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action oriented
Reliability

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

Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics or discipline related to the position, such as but not limited to finance, international relations, political sciences and computer sciences.

Successful completion of the Tactical Intelligence Analysis Course (TIAC)

Successful completion of the Strategic Intelligence Analysis Course (SIAC)

Successful completion of the Criminal Intelligence Foundation Course (CIFC)

Degree equivalency

Experience with analytical tools, databases and/or mapping software (e.g. i2, iBase, Access, ArcGIS)

Experience conducting open source/social media research

Experience working in the financial services industry (e.g. banking sector, finance, or risk management)

Experience conducting threat or risk assessments

Experience working with domestic and international organizations

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - Top Secret RCMP security clearance.

Be in possession of a valid driver’s licence (some positions).
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 participate in the Intelligence Analyst Understudy Training Program.
Willingness and ability to testify in court.

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

These positions are located in Winnipeg and successful candidates will be expected to work onsite. Telework or alternate work locations are not being considered for these positions. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing and able to work in or relocate to Winnipeg.

Communication for this process will only be sent via email. As the applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and that you inform our office via email of any updates as required. Ensure you include an email address you can access from home and that it accepts email from unknown users. You are strongly encouraged to check your email on a regular basis, including your junk mail folder.

An exam may be administered. An interview may be administered. Reference checks may be sought.

All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence and responses to screening questions, may be used in the assessment of qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Assessment for this process may take place in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The cost to attend the assessment will be the candidate's responsibility. If you are currently employed with the Federal Public Service, please let us know by email your current group, level, tenure and the Department you are working for.

All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

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.