Security Exercise Advisor (Anticipatory)

Government of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment and Social Development Canada seeks a Security Exercise Advisor to support the Parliamentary Protective Service’s Operational Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Branch. The role focuses on designing and executing security exercises with internal and external partners, and reporting on results.

Requires education in a related field and demonstrated experience in briefing notes, after-action reviews, and exercise planning.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field.
• Experiences: E1 – Recent experience in briefing notes, management materials; E2 – Reporting on performance and after action reports; E3 – Planning and coordinating exercises; E4 – Leading or co-leading security/emergency exercises.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of security, policing and emergency management; Exercise design methods; Full lifecycle of drills and exercises.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Evaluation & Continuous Improvement team by developing/testing programs for security exercises.
• Leads design, conduct, analysis and reporting of multi-partner security exercises.
• Advise on evaluation methodologies, assess readiness, identify gaps and propose improvements.

Education

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position

Job description

Security Exercise Advisor (Anticipatory)

Parliamentary Protective Service- Operational Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Branch

Selection process number
26-PPS-SPP-ADVISOR-OECI

Salary
$76,483 to $100,644-(Annual salary is based on a 35-hour work week) (under review)

Level
PM-04-This position is at the PSA-07 group and level.

Who can apply
Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the National Capital Region.

Duties
The duties of the Security Exercise Advisor are as follows:

• Supports the Operational Evaluation and Continuous Improvement team by developing and executing programs focused on testing, evaluating operational performance, capabilities, and exercise activities related to the EEP.
• Leads the design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of security exercises involving multiple internal and external partners including but not limited to other government departments, law enforcement, and protection services.
• Provides expert advice on evaluation methodologies, assesses operational readiness, identifies gaps, and recommends improvements to enhance compliance, effectiveness, and long-term operational excellence.

Work environment
The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. It has its own classification, compensation system, and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.

What we offer:

• Paid Training
• Public service health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• Public Service Pension Plan
• 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules (minimum 2 days in the office per week)
• While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

Intent of the process
The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates for anticipatory needs of various tenures.The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within the PPS.

Positions to be filled
1

Conditions of employment

For PPS Enhanced Reliability Status (ERS) with Top Secret clearance:All candidates must obtain both a Site Access Clearance and a PPS Enhanced Reliability Status with Top Secret clearance. To initiate the PPS security screening process, candidates will be required to complete a personal history questionnaire, a pre interview questionnaire, and undergo fingerprinting.
The security screening process involves a comprehensive background investigation to assess the candidate’s reliability, honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty to Canada and reliability as it relates to that loyalty. This security screening investigation includes, but is not limited to, a loyalty assessment, law enforcement verifications, financial verifications, internet inquiries, as well as personal and employment reference checks. Candidates will also be required to participate in a security screening interview, which will cover a range of topics relevant to assessing their overall reliability, honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty to Canada and reliability as it relates to that loyalty.
Candidates should be aware that participation in, or completion of, the recruitment process does not guarantee eligibility for a PPS security screening. Security screening is conducted as a separate process, and the outcome may be influenced by several factors, including the length of time an individual has resides in Canada and the resulting ability to verify required background information. Interactions with law enforcement, credit history, personal associations, and other relevant security considerations may also affect a candidate’s eligibility to be granted the required security screening level and may influence the time needed to complete the security screening process.
Candidates who do not meet the security screening requirements will not be granted the required security screening level and will therefore be removed from the hiring process as it is a condition of employment.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION:Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution* in a field related to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.*The educational program must be 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.

EXPERIENCES:E1 – Recent* experience in the development of briefing notes, formal correspondence and presentation materials for management.

E2 – Recent* experience reporting on performance, developing after action reports, and conducting root cause analysis.

E3 – Significant** experience in planning, coordinating and managing discussion-based exercises, such as tabletop exercises, to a variety of internal and external partners.

E4 – Recent* experience in leading or co-leading the planning (design, development, execution, analysis, and reporting) of Security and/or Emergency Management Exercises, including facilitating discussions, and tabletop exercises.Definitions:
*Recent means within the last two (2) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis over two (2) years.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE:K1 - Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies and practices related to security, policing, and emergency management.

K2 - Knowledge of the design, development, conduct and evaluation of security and/or emergency management exercises, evaluation, physical protection systems (physical, technical, and operational security) as well as root cause analysis.

K3 - Exercise design methodology, including the full lifecycle of discussion-based and/or operations-based drills and exercises (design, planning, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning).

COMPETENCIES:C1 - Teamwork and Collaboration
C2 - Thinking Skills
C3 - Communication

C4 - Leadership
C5 - Client Service OrientationOTHER COMPETENCIES:
C6 - Analytical Skill
C7 - Organizational Skills
C8 - Facilitation Skills

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative(BBB/BBB) - Self-assessment test in a second language:To help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET EXPERIENCE:AE1 - Experience leading a security discussion-based exercise throughout the entire process.

AE2 - Experience in applying security practices and procedures.

AE3 - Experience providing advice and recommendations to management on policy, program or planning issues.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.