Operational Analyst

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is seeking candidates for an analytical role focused on research and information assessment. Successful applicants will conduct research, analyze intelligence data, and support operational needs through effective communication and collaboration. The position requires educational qualifications and relevant experience, contributing to national security through informed decision-making and analytical support.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and relevant experience, or college diploma with two years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with four years of relevant experience.
• Experience in research and analysis, compiling data, reviewing it, and making recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, analyze, compile and vet information.
• Collaborate with colleagues and maintain a working relationship.
• Provide support in the development of analytical products.
• Provide administrative support to Intelligence Officers.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Initiative

Organizational / Multitasking Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

College diploma

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

• Conduct research, analyze, compile and vet information to prepare requests and draft responses to various domestic and foreign partners.
• Collaborate and maintain a working relationship with team members, management, and colleagues from other branches / regions and, when required, other government departments.
• Review and research operational messages and correspondence to identify operational relevance and report information and findings to operational desks.
• Provide support in the development of analytical products, the preparation of requests and responses to various operational requirements.
• Provide administrative support to Intelligence Officers related to intelligence collection. Research, create and/or maintain reference material, tracking tables, statistics and databases to identify trends and connections to the operational case lead or management.
• Provide support in the revision and development of tools and processes related to operational support.
• Maintain awareness of operational/ongoing investigative priorities, issues and requirements for assigned operational area and provide input to operational desks as required.
  
  

Education

• Undergraduate degree and relevant experience*, or
• College diploma and two (2) years of relevant experience*, or High school diploma and four (4) years of relevant experience*.
  
  

The degree 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.: Masters, Doctorate) in a related field of study could be recognized as experience.

Experience

• Relevant experience is defined as:
  
  

Research and analysis experience compiling data, reviewing it and making recommendations through reports, briefings or presentations.

“Analysis” can be defined as performing a coherent review of data and making a logical conclusion or recommendation.

Competencies

• Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Initiative Rigour
• Organizational / Multitasking Skills
  
  

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. Assets can help determine right fit in certain circumstances.

• Undergraduate Degree (for regional positions)
• Interest in a career development as an Intelligence Officer (for regional positions).
• Experience in liaising and building relationship with internal or external clients.
• Knowledge of current events in Canada and the world.
• Proficiency in a foreign language.
  
  

Conditions of Employment

Not Applicable

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.

Gaps have been identified among Persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples 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 it may be considered in the selection process.

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.

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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. 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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Date Modified

2025-07-17