Project 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 government agency in Ottawa seeks an Analyst responsible for research, analysis, and written correspondence to support investments planning. Candidates should have relevant educational background and experience in research and communication. The role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and report preparation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and one year of experience, or
• College diploma and three years of experience, or
• High school diploma and five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and prepare reports for the section.
• Monitor ongoing reporting requirements for planning.
• Analyze information to respond to planning enquiries.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Innovation / Creativity

Rigour

Education

Undergraduate degree

College diploma (2-year program)

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Analyst is responsible for research, analysis and written correspondence in support of ongoing resource / investments planning and reporting requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct research by analyzing and compiling information and by preparing reports for the section.
• Monitor the ongoing reporting requirements pertaining to resource/investments planning function.
• Analyze, identify and compile information to respond to internal and external resource/investments planning and reporting enquiries.
• Conduct research, gather data for the preparation of briefing notes/messages/reports/letters and other correspondences on a host of issues.
• Develop, monitor and maintain integrated information databases, desk procedures and project schedules.
• Prepare presentations for internal and external clients by using appropriate software.
• Edit and review reports by proofreading.
• Liaise with other Branches and other Government Departments/Agencies to obtain information.
• Participate and assist in the preparation of CSIS Treasury Board Submissions and/or in the Investment Review Committee meetings and related processes.

Education

• Undergraduate degree and one (1) year of experience*, or
• College diploma (2‑year program) and three (3) years of experience*, or
• High school diploma and five (5) years of experience*

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.

Experience

• Experience in research and analysis where you compile, review and make recommendations or decisions.
• Experience in consulting and collaborating with internal or external stakeholders.
• Experience in planning and preparing communication materials, such as presentations or articles.
• Experience drafting and editing a wide variety of documents such as written correspondence, briefing notes, emails, plans or reports.

Competencies

• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Innovation / Creativity / Ingenuity
• Organizational Skills / Multitasking
• Problem Solving
• Rigour

Assets

• Post‑secondary education in Communications
• Education or training in data‑related topics (any level)
• Experience in developing communications plans
• Knowledge of data management terms and concepts
• Knowledge of various software applications

Official Language (OL) Proficiency

The immediate need is to staff positions with a linguistic profile of BBB/BBB imperative. However, this selection process may be used to staff anticipated vacancies or other similar positions with various language requirements.

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.

How To Apply

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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.

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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