Junior and Intermediate Security Analyst

Update: Please note that English Essential has been added as a language proficiency requirement to create a pool of candidates in both English Essential and Bilingual Essential - BBB/BBB. The intent of the process indicates, however, that the main objective will be to fill essential bilingual BBB/BBB positions.

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

★ We would like to draw your attention to the poster deadline. ★

📢 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 yourself! 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 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. 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.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term. 

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

What do we offer?

🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:

✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill several positions in the AS-01 and AS-02 classifications in the Ottawa region with an immediate objective of filling the Bilingual Imperative - BBB/BBB positions.

Most positions will require on-site in office five days a week while others will entertain hybrid of two days per week in office at the following addresses:
- 101 Colonel By Drive; and
- 2200 Walkley Road.

This process may also be used to fill other current and future vacancies with varying tenures and language requirements within the Department of National Defence.

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)

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EDUCATION

Edu1: Secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE

Applicable to positions AS 01 and AS 02:

Ex1: Experience providing general administration support services.
Ex2: Experience in gathering and organizing information to allow for analyzing of patterns and trends and providing recommendations.
Ex3: Experience providing service to clients by phone, in person or in writing.
Ex4: Experience using various software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel et Outlook.

AS 02 Only:

Ex5: Experience in presenting information, analysis, ideas and positions in writing and orally.
Ex6: Experience in managing and prioritizing workload to meet deadlines while working on a number of different files concurrently involving various levels of complexity.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
English Essential

Information on language requirements

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COMPETENCIES

For all AS 01 and AS 02 positions:

CO1: Works effectively with others
CO2: Demonstrates Integrity and Respect in a Diverse and Inclusive Environment
CO3: Shows Initiative and is action Oriented
CO4: Thinks things through and Attention to Detail
CO5: Communication

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

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ASSET EDUCATION:

AEdu1: Completion of a post-secondary certificate or diploma program related to the field of security.

Degree equivalency

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ASSET EXPERIENCE

AS 01 and AS 02 (All Streams)

AEx1: Experience working or volunteering in a mixed military and civilian environment.

Stream 1 (Administration, AS 02)
AEx2: Experience in providing administrative support to senior management.*
AEx3: Experience in using HRG (Hogg Robinson Group) Travel services or equivalent.
AEx4: Experience in Claims X or other claims processing software.
AEx5: Experience working in a security environment.

Stream 2 (SRCL Analyst** – Intermediate, AS 02)
AEx6: Experience utilizing CCM Enterprise (Customer Communications Management Software).
AEx7: Experience processing security requirement check lists.

Stream 3 (Personnel Security Screening Officer AS 01 and AS 02)
AEx8: Experience working within a Personnel Security Screening environment.


*Senior management includes managers at the assistant director level or above.
**SRCL Analyst is also known as a Security Requirement Check List Analyst.

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ASSET KNOWLEDGE

For AS-01 and AS-02, where applicable:

Stream 2 (SRCL Analyst* –Intermediate AS 02) and Stream 3 (Personnel Security Screening Officer, AS 01 and AS 02)

AK1: Knowledge of Chapter 4 of National Defence Security Orders and Directives (NDSOD)

Stream 2 (SRCL Analyst* – Intermediate, AS 02)

AK2: Knowledge of security and contract management standard.
AK3: Knowledge of PSPC (Public Service and Procurement Canada) Industrial Security Program.

Stream 3 (Personnel Security Screening Officer, AS 01 and AS 02)

AK4: Knowledge of Treasury Board (TB) Standard on Security Screening.

*SRCL Analyst is also known as a Security Requirement Check List Analyst.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

As a result of workforce adjustment, affected indeterminate DND employees within the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE - UIC 2671) at 4 Wing Cold Lake or within the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS – UIC 7777) at Canadian Forces Base Suffield will be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

Information on employment equity

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OTHER 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 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.

Most positions will require on-site in office five days a week while others will entertain hybrid of two days per week in office.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

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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.

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

▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
↪ Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

▶ 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.

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

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.