Polygraph Examiner

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

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⭐ In office presence will be required at 2200 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2.⭐
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📢 How does this work?

✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply online”.

✅ Step 2: Tell us about you! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience;
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided;
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.

✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.
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Work environment

The Director General Defence Security (DGDS) protects, promotes and supports security in DND/CAF activities and operations by executing its functional authority leadership and implementing effective security programs.

👥 Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the LARGEST and most COMPLEX organization in Canada. DND provides services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

What do we offer?

At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. Among other things, you’ll enjoy:
↪ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
↪ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff up to 4 positions. A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various employment tenures, language profiles, security requirements and conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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EDUCATION:
↪Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in social sciences, communications, or a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
↪Graduate from a polygraph school duly accredited and recognized by the American Polygraph Association at the time of graduation.

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MEMBERSHIP
↪Valid membership in the American Polygraph Association (APA)

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EXPERIENCE
↪Two years’ experience as a security interviewer.

Depending on the position being staffed: Additional qualifications may be added and deemed as either essential or asset and you may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.
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If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
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EDUCATION
↪ Successful completion of a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in social sciences, communications, or a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
↪Advanced polygraph examiner training with law enforcement, security intelligence agency or recognized professional body.

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MEMBERSHIP
↪Valid membership in the American Association of Police Polygraphists (AAPP) or Canadian Association of Police Polygraphists (CAPP)

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EXPERIENCE
↪Two years’ experience as a Certified Polygraph Examiner.
↪Experience working in a security role within the Government of Canada

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KNOWLEDGE
↪Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s Standard on Security Screening.
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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

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COMPETENCIES
↪Judgement
↪Communication
↪ Shows Initiative and Takes Action
↪Thinks Things Through
↪Works Effectively with Others
↪ Demonstrates Integrity and Respect in a Diverse and Inclusive Environment

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ABILITIES
↪Ability to deal with sensitive information and make recommendations
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The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
↪ The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

↪ In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
↪ Willing and able to travel
↪ Willing and able to work overtime frequently and on short notice

Note: Depending on the position being staffed some or all operational requirements may be required.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - Enhanced Top Secret (eTS) (Security Screening Polygraph)

⭐ It is important to know that all conditions of employment must be met at the time of appointment⭐

Depending on the position to be staffed, other conditions of employment may apply.

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

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

▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, and interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.

▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications

▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs, including Employment Equity.

▶ The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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.