Analyst, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada); Ottawa; In loco; CAD 86.000 - 109.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Training and development opportunities

Work-life balance /35-hour workweek

Descrizione del lavoro

The Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms and Corporate Security is seeking an Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst to join the team in Ottawa on a fixed-term basis. This on-site role requires five days per week and bilingual English/French communications.

You will collect, validate, and analyze OSINT from diverse sources, prepare intelligence briefings and risk assessments, and support proactive security decisions while contributing to information systems improvements.

Competenze

• Undergraduate degree in History, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Sociology, International Studies, Criminology, or related field.
• Experience in security industry or intelligence, corporate security, private investigations, law enforcement, crisis communications, public relations, or social/digital media.
• Experience advising clients and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders.
• Advanced critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of various major social media platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• Analyze and link new data with previously conducted intelligence analysis.
• Refer identified or adverse information for in-depth investigation by Risk Management and Investigations.
• Prepare intelligence briefings, security assessments, and threat/risk analyses.
• Recommend improvements to OSINT data collection processes and tools.
• Improve information systems and processes.

Conoscenze

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Social media knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Formazione

Undergraduate degree in History/Politics or related field

Strumenti

OSINT tools

Record Management Systems

Descrizione del lavoro

• Full-time
• Open to: All
• Language Requirements: Bilingual (English and French)
• Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-11-22
• Outcome: Fixed Term
• Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
• Rate of Pay ($): 86 010 - 108 829
• Classification: ADG-D

Company Description

The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you!

Job Description

The Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms and Corporate Security is currently looking to staff the Analyst, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) position and to establish a pool of qualified individuals.

This position requires on-site presence five (5) days per week.

The Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst is accountable for the ongoing collection, integration, and analysis of OSINT data gathered from a wide range of publicly available sources, social media platforms, traditional and non-traditional internet sites, and for validating the data, sources, and timeliness of such data in producing intelligence reports.

Responsibilities include analyzing and linking new data with previously conducted intelligence analysis and referring identified or adverse information for more in-depth investigation by the Risk Management and Investigations team. The incumbent is also required to prepare intelligence briefings security assessments and threat/risk analyses that enable a proactive and strategic perspective on emerging trends, as well as support decision-making on mitigation measures to address evolving risk levels. The incumbent makes recommendations on improving OSINT data collection processes and tools, as well as in the improvement of information systems and processes.

Top Reasons to Join the Corporate Security Operations Team

Our team is on a dedicated mission to protect Canadian democracy, and we're looking for exceptional individuals to join us! In this very unique role, you will be instrumental in upholding the foundations of democracy, ensuring the safety of Members of Parliament, and maintaining the integrity of our democratic processes. Your skills and knowledge in open-source analysis will be valued and honed as you work alongside some of the best in the field. Your expertise is the key to our success, and we can't wait to have you on board!

• Training and development opportunities;
• Work-life balance /35-hour workweek;

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in History, Journalism,Communications, Political Science, Sociology, International Studies, Criminology, or a related field OR acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience:

• Experience within the security industry such as: the intelligence community, corporate security, private investigations, law enforcement, crisis communications, public relations, or social/digital media;
• Experience in providing advice and guidance to clients;
• Experience liaising and coordinating with various stakeholders (internal & external);
• Advanced critical thinking and analytical skills;
• Knowledge and familiarity with various major social media platforms;
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills.

Assets:

• Knowledge and understanding of Parliament Hill and the House of Commons as an institution;
• Experience drafting intelligence briefings, security assessments, and threat/risk analyses;
• Experience using social media platforms and technology, the implications of their policies, and rules of practice, and the best practices approach for the removal of offensive or threatening information.
• Experience in the use of open-source intelligence tools, techniques, and procedures to conduct online investigations and research involving the collection, integration, and analysis of data from multiple open data media sources, internet, and social media technology platforms;
• Experience in the coordination of services/materials (i.e., briefs, reports, assessments, etc.);
• Experience using Record Management Systems, software, and communications tools.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at [e-mail] .

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is CBC. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles.

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Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis.