IT Analyst

Canada Growth Fund Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CSIS is seeking IT Analyst professionals to help protect Canada by leveraging technology across cybersecurity, service management, and infrastructure domains. Roles include specialties in IT/Cyber Security, IT Service Management and Support, IT End User Systems, and more, with opportunities for career development and training.

Candidates with a two-year post-secondary program or higher in related fields are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and one year of relevant experience; or technologist diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Education must be from an accredited Canadian institution; foreign credentials assessed for equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Support IT and cybersecurity initiatives across multiple domains (IT/Cyber Security, IT Service Management, End User Systems).
• Assist with server, storage, backup, and cloud infrastructure needs.
• Participate in competency-based interviews to demonstrate skills in key areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Two-year post-secondary program in CS/IT / software engineering / cyber security / data analysis or related

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field recognized as experience

Job description

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Closing Date

Closing Date 2026-10-30

Reference Number

Reference Number 26-968-07-142

Job Category

Job Category Experienced

Who Can Apply

Location

Salary Range

Salary Range $87,459 - $106,386

Status

Language Requirement

Job Summary

Are you an IT professional who wants to make a real-world difference by helping to keep Canada safe? Are you someone who challenges the status quo and sees challenges as opportunities? At CSIS, our people are our strength. You can become part of a dynamic team of talented individuals working towards a common goal: leveraging technology to keep Canadians safe at home and abroad.

If you are an upcoming graduate, or if you have recently graduated, you are eligible to apply to many of our IT Analyst positions. Tell us what you are passionate about in IT and we will match you with the team that most closely aligns with your skills and interests. Some of the specialties available include:

• IT / Cyber Security
• IT Service Management and Support
• IT End User Systems
• Server, Storage, Backup and Cloud Infrastructure (Platforms)
• Network Technology and Security
• IT Application Support / System Administration
• Communication Technology
• Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Employees in this role have many career development and training opportunities. Be part of a work culture that values diversity, team spirit, growth, and collaboration.

Education

Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in:

• computer science;
• information technology;
• Software engineering;
• network security;
• cyber security;
• data analysis, business analytics, data science
• another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed; or
• an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

The educational program needs to be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, we will work with you to obtain the required proof of Canadian equivalency through a recognized credential assessment service.

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

Experience

• Undergraduate degree and one (1) year of relevant experience; or,
• Technologist diploma or professional technologist equivalency designation and two (2) years of relevant experience
• Organizational skills
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Communication

During your competency-based interview you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in these areas.

Conditions of Employment

Some positions require flexible work hours that extend beyond core hours of work.

Some positions require hours of work that include working a rotational shift within a 24/7 work environment.

This career opportunity will be used to staff current vacancies in the Ottawa location and anticipated vacancies in the Gatineau location.

The majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please mention it to the HR representative.

Clearly articulate in your cover letter your education, experience and language skills. Be sure to also clearly specify in both your resume and cover letter the specific location for which you are applying.

This position is eligible for the Technology Market Modifier, which is valued at 7% of the basic annual salary ($87,459 - $106,386).

Some relocation expenses may be reimbursed.

An exam may be administered as a screening tool in order to assess the candidates’ relevant technical knowledge.

Employment Equity Gaps have been identified among Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Women for this position. You are invited to voluntary self-declare if you belong to any of these groups in your cover letter as Persons with Disabilities information will be used and Indigenous Peoples and Women information may be considered in the selection process.

Important

We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as we will be reviewing and screening applications on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled. Federal Workforce Adjusted (WFA) employees are encouraged to apply for available positions and clearly indicate in their WFA status on your cover letter.

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.