IT Analyst & IT Graduates

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS); Toronto; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A government security agency in Toronto seeks IT Analysts to leverage technology for safety. This role is ideal for recent graduates or those with relevant diplomas, offering diverse opportunities in IT and cyber security. You will join a collaborative team committed to keeping Canadians safe at home and abroad. An undergraduate degree or technologist diploma with relevant experience is required. This position offers a range of career development options and flexible work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization.
• Undergraduate degree and one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Technologist diploma and two (2) years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Help keep Canada safe by leveraging technology.
• Work within various specialties in IT.
• Participate in team collaborations for technology solutions.

Skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Graduation from a two-year program in IT or related fields

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an IT professional who wants to make a real-world difference by helping to keep Canada safe? 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.

About

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
• Business Intelligence

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;
• 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.

Competencies

• Adaptability
• 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.

Official Language (OL) Proficiency

Various Language Requirements

• Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
• English Essential

This selection process may be used to staff anticipated vacancies or other similar positions with various language requirements. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to apply. Second language evaluations will be offered to candidates. For more information on language requirements: www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates

Notes

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. 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. 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.

How To Apply

You are invited to visit Canada.ca for tips on how to submit an application: www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/corporate/csis-jobs/how-to-submit-apowerful-application

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.

Others

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.

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