Successful candidates must have excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communications skills; they must be resilient and able to easily adapt in a fast-paced environment. CSIS is seeking candidates whose own diverse experiences will allow them to exhibit strong leadership abilities and work collaboratively with various communities. Candidates must be reliable and motivated to work in the field of national security.

Intelligence Officers are at the heart of Canada’s national security apparatus. Successful candidates will undergo extensive training to help them operate successfully within the organization. Intelligence Officers are required to remain discrete while performing their functions and must always be security conscious.

Intelligence Officers are responsible for:

• Conducting, coordinating and managing investigations - this could be subject matter or country specific;

• Conducting research, analyzing information and preparing clear and concise reports on matters related to national security;

• Liaising with partners and developing information networks;

• Consulting and collaborating with counterparts and stakeholders;

• Providing sound, objective and professional advice.

• Completed Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree

The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense through a recognized credential assessment service.

Knowledge

• An understanding of the CSIS mandate, threats as defined in the CSIS Act and priorities regarding the security of Canada.

• An awareness of both national and international current events and an understanding of how they relate to the CSIS mandate.

Assets

• Knowledge of a foreign language(s). Candidates with foreign language abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

• International travel.

• Interpersonal skills

• Analytical skills

• Communication (oral and written)

• Judgement

• Adaptability

Applicants should clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and in their application how they meet the Education criteria and the five (5) competencies listed above. Examples can include but are not limited to work experience, student placements, paid or unpaid internships, community experience, life experience or travel experience. Applicants should also describe how they meet the specified Experience criteria (assets), if applicable. Please limit your cover letter to a maximum of two (2) pages.

Demonstration of these five (5) competencies will be assessed in the initial review of your resume and cover letter.

• Training: Intelligence Officers must successfully complete the Ottawa-based Intelligence Officer Entry Training (IOET) program. (approximately 18 weeks)

• Mobility: Intelligence Officers must be willing and able to relocate within Canada due to a variety of circumstances. Intelligence Officers must also be willing to travel as required by operational and organizational requirements. Assistance and financial support will be provided in line with policy.

Relocation to Ottawa is mandatory for initial training purposes and the subsequent three (3) year development program.

Development Program

Intelligence Officers must complete a three (3) year professional development program based in Ottawa.

To work in a regional investigator role, successful completion of advanced training courses is required. Intelligence Officers can apply for these courses upon completion of the three year development program.

Driver’s License

A driver’s license is not required to apply.

Although a driver’s license is not required for the initial period of Intelligence Officer training, a valid Canadian driver’s license* is a prerequisite for career progression to most Intelligence Officer roles, including that it is required to be eligible for advanced training and deployment as an investigator. Obtaining and maintaining a valid Canadian driver’s license* is the sole responsibility of each Intelligence Officer.

• A valid Canadian driver's license is defined as a G Class (Ontario) or minimum of a Class 5 (remainder of Canada). G1, G2, Class 7, Class 6, Learner's etc. will not be accepted.

Although the training course and first three years of employment will take place at Headquarters in Ottawa, applicants residing outside of the National Capital Region should apply to the region in which they currently reside for processing purposes. Applicants residing in the National Capital Region should apply to Headquarters.

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

The assessment process is conducted in Canada only.

A written exam will be administered to evaluate your written and communication skills. If successful, you will be invited to an interview.