Security Analyst - Ottawa, Canada - National Research Council Canada

Description

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Security Branch

Classification: AS-3

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

• Pool will be created.

Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified, in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).

Your Challenge

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a vibrant and dynamic Security Analyst to support our Security Branch. The selected individual would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Reporting directly to the Senior Investigator, this position is responsible for coordinating security incident information, assessing security intelligence and assisting with investigations and supporting travel security.

The person needs to have a very high level of integrity and a complete commitment to confidentiality.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Successful completion of post-secondary education in a field relevant to the position.

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience may also be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• *Recent experience liaising with external security partners.
• *Significant experience making recommendations to senior management in relation to security files.
• *Significant experience writing letters, reports or memorandum.
• *Significant experience preparing and delivering oral briefings.

*Significant is defined as at least 3 years of experience.

*Recent is defined as within the last five years

Condition of Employment

Top Secret (III)

A Top Secret clearance must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of the fundamental principles of security concepts and standards in a government context accordance with the Policy on Government Security.
• Knowledge of various security investigations methodologies and processes including physical security, IT security and personnel security.
• Knowledge of open source information collection and the process of information gathering and analysis to determine trends, would be an asset but not required.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications, data management and administrative investigative procedures.
• Ability to synthesis information clearly and accurately for distribution to both internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Behavioural Competencies

• Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
  
• Management services - Communication (Level 2)
  
• Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
  
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)
  
• Management services - Results orientation (Level 2)
  

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

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Compensation

Rates under review

From $64,022 to $75,389 per annum.

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The NRC Advantage

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season. We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.

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Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• To ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates must provide, along with their résumé, a detailed covering letter explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience, language requirements) by providing concrete examples. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number to:

E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.-

Telephone:

Closing Date: 24 March :59 Eastern Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.