Co-op: Internal Audit and Evaluation

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIS is seeking Winter 2028 co-op/internship students for January–April 2028. You will engage in collecting and analyzing information, assisting with data tools, interviews and drafting memos, and contributing to branch reports. This is a pathway to potential full-time opportunities.

Eligibility requires enrollment in an accredited co-op or internship program and full-time student status in Canada during the term. CSIS emphasizes diversity and accommodations as needed.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Co-op or Internship program.
• Full-time post-secondary student in Canada during work term.
• Fields relevant to CSIS functions (e.g., Social Sciences, Public Admin, Business).

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and assess relevant information/data.
• Support development of data collection tools.
• Assist with interviews and notes.
• Assist with drafting memos, findings and reports.
• Contribute to review of draft documents and Branch products.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office Suite

Report writing

Education

College Diploma student (3rd year)

Undergraduate degree student (3rd year+)

Graduate-level student (Master's or Ph.D.)

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

MS Word

Job description

Job Summary

Work Term: Winter 2028 (January - April 2028)

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is seeking to hire students who are looking for a Co-op or internship placement opportunity from January 2028 to April 2028.

Eligibility: We will only be considering applicants enrolled in an accredited Co-op or Internship program in line with their program requirements from their post-secondary academic institution.

CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to the physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.

CSIS Offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge all Indigenous People across Canada and their connection to these lands.

CSIS is looking for students who thrive on tackling diverse challenges in a unique environment. If you are up for the challenge and want to join one of our highest performing teams, there is no doubt that your contributions to CSIS will provide a meaningful impact to our mission of helping keep Canadians safe against national security threats.

CSIS offers opportunities for students to gain valuable experience with the possibility to return for multiple placements in different areas.

Students will be given the opportunity to cultivate their skills and knowledge by being paired with experienced employees who will provide feedback during the work term. They will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and experience before choosing a career specialization.

Our program is designed to identify and develop potential full-time employees.

Special consideration may be given to those with a proficiency in both official languages of Canada.

Summary Of Functions

• Collecting, analyzing and assessing relevant information/data;
• Supporting the development of data collection tools;
• Assisting with interviews and compiling notes;
• Assisting with the drafting of memos, findings and reports;
• Contributing to the review of draft documents and Branch products.

Education

Registered full-time in one of the following academic paths and years at the time of placement:

• College Diploma student in their 3rd year;
• Undergraduate degree student in their 3rd year or higher;
• Graduate-level student (Master's or Ph.D.).

Must be in a field of study relevant to the functions of the position; such as, but not limited to:

• Social Sciences (e.g., Sociology, Political Science, History, Anthropology, Psychology, Economics)
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Commerce
• Accounting/Finance

Applicants must be registered as a full-time, post-secondary student in an accredited academic institution recognized in Canada during their work term.

Experience

Experience may have been acquired through formal and informal settings (e.g. school, volunteer work experience or projects).

Candidates with recent experience in the following areas are preferable:

• Analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data;
• Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerBI;
• Writing reports and/or drafting presentations.

Competencies

• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Judgement

Salary Range

College or undergraduate

Annual Rate: $46,548-$66,035

Hourly Rate: $23.79-$33.75

Graduate

Annual Rate: $53,220-$67,151

Hourly Rate: $27.20-$34.32

Reference Links

• Hourly salary
• Public Service Commission Approved CO-OP (Co-operative Education)/Internship Programs
• Self-assessment language tests

Security Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is an important factor considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection process. Therefore it is important not to use any illegal drugs from the time you submit your application.

Important

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.

CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology.

CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. Gaps have been identified among Indigenous peoples and visible minorities for this position. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.

Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.

CSIS Offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge all Indigenous People across Canada and their connection to these lands.

The personal information provided in your application is protected under the Privacy Act and will be held in Personal Information Bank SIS/P-PU-025.

We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.