Physical 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

1) Candidates MUST submit their application through the online system available at: GC jobs. Applications submitted in any other format will not be accepted. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us AND receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to submit a cover letter in which you clearly demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences) as well as any Asset Qualifications (if applicable).

When writing your cover letter, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your Education and Experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past responsibilities.

Candidates must also submit a resume with their application, which will only be used to validate the information provided in their cover letter.

Should your cover letter contain insufficient details to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria, your application will not be given further consideration in this process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

2) As announced by the Treasury Board of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada employees are expected to perform their duties from a government of Canada physical workplace at least 2–3 days each week, or 40–60% of their regular schedule.

3) In the event of a high number of applicants, priority will be given to those that meet both the essential and asset qualifications.

4) Please note that no relocation fee will be covered for the successful candidate who wants to relocate to accept the job offer.

Work environment

Who are we?

Chief Finances Results Delivery Office (CFRDO) is responsible for providing leadership and ensuring effective management of departmental financial resources within the legislative mandate. It provides strategic advice, oversight, and support to the DM and Senior Executive Team to ensure integrity in the planning and operations of the Department. It provides advice in developing Cabinet proposals, with a focus on ensuring accurate costing. It supports services in the areas of financial planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, contracting and procurement, assets and materiel management.

The Sector is also accountable for providing grants and contributions advisory and support services, including the development of national funding agreements models and guidelines; the establishment of funding agreement service standards; and the national monitoring, compliance and reporting.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this poster is to fill three (3) indeterminate positions.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements, security requirements, various conditions of employment, various locations and durations (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate) within Crown Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Please use the following format: Use each criterion as a header and then provide concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification. This is similar to what would be expected of you when asked to provide a concrete example of a particular situation in the context of an interview. Also, indicate in which organization, the period (months and years) during which you acquired this experience. Comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected."

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

EDUCATION:

The minimum standard is:

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Notes:
1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
o A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
o An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Recent* experience in the development or delivery of a security program.

Recent* experience coordinating or conducting research including analyzing and documenting key findings in reports.

Recent* experience collaborating, consulting, or liaising with various security partners or stakeholders in relation to program issues, policies or initiatives.

* Recent means the individual conducted the duties within the last five (5) years.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

Recent* experience developing security design briefs and coordinating services as required for moves, construction projects and renovations; reviewing clients’ business processes and facilities to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate potential risks and threats.

* Recent means the individual conducted the duties within the last five (5) years.

Recent and significant* experience in the delivery of Security-related services in one or more of the following functional areas:
• Physical security
• Event Management
• Security in Contracting and other arrangements
• Personnel security screening
• Administrative security investigations
• Security awareness/education

*Recent and Significant means 2 years within the last 5 years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the Policy on Government Security, the Directive on Departmental Security Management and the Security Standards.

Knowledge of the roles of lead security agencies (i.e. –RCMP, TBS, PCO, etc.) and other Government of Canada organization involved in safety and security programs.

ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to collect and analyze data.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through (analysis)
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Client service orientation

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

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population its serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Travel when required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
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1. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

2. Depending on the number of applicants, needs and/or plans, the following may be applied during the assessment and/ or selection of candidates in the staffing process: top-down approach, cut-off scores, asset selection, organizational needs and/or operational requirements.

3. You will be required to provide proof of education credentials in the form of a
diploma or official transcript at the interview stage. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

4. Several methods of assessment will be used to assess potential candidates (e.g. written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

5. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

6. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice with the exception of the assessment of their linguistic capacity.

7. All communications related to the process, including e-mail correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used to assess candidates' qualifications.

8. Candidates must provide two (2) supervisory references, one of which must be your current supervisor.

9. Candidates must include their substantive Group and Level and employment status on their resume and/or application form (for deployment purposes) if applicable. Indeterminate candidates at the AS-03 group and level or equivalent may be considered for a deployment first. Should no deployment occur, candidates from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process. Please note that all candidates will be evaluated regardless of one's group and level.

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.