Intelligence Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

In addition to the salary noted above, persons appointed to positions in Yellowknife are entitled to isolated post allowances and vacation travel assistance (from $12,500 to $27,331), and other benefits. Relocation assistance may also be provided. For more information, please see:
• National Joint Council Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive (https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en)
• Pay, pension and benefits (https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/pay.html)
• Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/travel-relocation/addendum-initial-appointees-relocation-program.html)

Please note we request that job applications are submitted through GC Jobs. Persons who are unable to or prevented from applying using GC Jobs are asked to inform the contact person(s) below prior to the closing date.

Please note completion of the screening questions is required. As the responses to each will be used to determine whether associated requirements are met, failure to complete them fully may result in elimination from consideration.

Duties

The Intelligence Analyst is responsible for the provision of intelligence analytical services and products relating to criminal activities for management, operations and the law enforcement community.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. Please note the results of this process may also be used to staff other similar positions.

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. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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

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 three (3) 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.

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

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

Degree equivalency

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

Experience conducting open source/social media research

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Working effectively with others

Thinking things through

Showing initiative and being action oriented

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

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - Successful candidates will require a valid Top Secret RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security interview and a field investigation which includes reference checks, verification of credit, education, previous employment, alcohol and/or drug abuse. As such, the process may take several weeks to complete.

Be in possession of a valid driver’s licence

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

We are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population, and encourage members of the following groups to apply, and to self-declare: women, members of a visible minority group, Indigenous peoples, and persons with a disability.

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For further information, you may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca.

All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A written exam(s) will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment 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.