Emergency Management Analyst

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal security agency is seeking an Emergency Management Analyst in Ottawa, ON. The role involves collecting and analyzing threat-related information, preparing reports, and providing continuous operational support. Candidates should have a relevant degree or diploma, experience in client services, and must be eligible for an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. Bilingualism (CBC) is required, and the position does not allow for remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience providing client services for at least one year.
• Experience in conducting research and analyzing information.

Responsibilities

• Collect and evaluate threat-related information.
• Analyze data and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Respond to national security events and inform stakeholders.
• Provide 24/7 operational support to stakeholders.

Skills

Judgement

Behavioral flexibility

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills / multitasking

Education

Undergraduate degree or college diploma in relevant fields

Job description

Job Summary

The Emergency Management Analyst (EMA) collects threat-related information from the public, analyzes it using both classified and unclassified databases, and produces reports for operational sectors. The EMA also monitors open-source information and disseminates national-security related information to internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Collect information from the public by obtaining, evaluating and interpreting potential threat related information and establishing an appropriate course of action;
• Evaluate, assess complex data and provide information analysis by preparing reports and providing recommendations to relevant stakeholders;
• Respond to crises and emerging national security events and inform key stakeholders within the intelligence community;
• Provide continuous (24/7) point of contact and operational support to key stakeholders nationally and internationally;
• Keep abreast of current events by engaging with relevant stakeholders, monitoring open sources and threat assessment reports;
• Act as a resource person by providing support to National Exercise Planning (NEXP) & Major Events (ME);
• Assist management with projects and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Education

Undergraduate degree and two years of experience, OR college diploma and four years of experience.

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in:

• Emergency Management
• Security
• Criminology
• Social Science
• 911 Emergency Call Centre or related field.

The undergraduate degree/college diploma must be obtained 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 from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

Any higher level of education (i.e., Master's, Doctorate) in a related field of study could be recognized as experience.

Experience

• A minimum of one year experience providing client services.
• Experience in conducting research from various sources and analyzing the information in order to draw inferences or make recommendations verbally or in writing.

\3>Competencies

• Judgement
• Behavioral flexibility
• Teamwork
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Organizational skills / multitasking

Assets

An asset qualification is a qualification which can enhance the ability to perform the work based on current and future business requirements, but which is not strictly required. Positions will be staffed based on the selection decision principle and operational priorities.

• working in a Federal/Provincial/Territorial Emergency Operations Centre and in making decisions in a stressful environment (i.e., in an operations centre, as a member of an emergency response team, or similar security related environment).
• Knowledge of global issues and trends related to terrorism and espionage and their implications for Canada and Canadians.
• Educational background in Emergency Management, Security, Criminology, Social Science, 911 Emergency Call Centre or related field.
• Experience in complex data analysis, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment in high‑pressure situations.

Conditions of Employment

Required to work shift work (24/7 environment) rotational shifts that extend beyond core hours of work (8-12 hours); overtime on short notice, subject to call‑back for an extended period of time.

Employees must possess and maintain a valid and permanent Canadian driver’s licence for the duration of their employment in that position.

No possibility of remote work. The position requires work physically from the Headquarters in Ottawa, ON.

Official Language (OL) Proficiency

• Bilingual CBC

Reference Links

• Salary Grade Breakdown

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.

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