INTELLIGENCE
Description of the Field
Work in the intelligence field may involve intelligence collection and analysis, sharing intelligence, security screening and sharing information with the public. Due to the new urgency of security issues facing government in a post-September 11 environment, jobs in the intelligence field have been growing tremendously.
Many federal departments have intelligence units – among them, Transportation, National Defence, Customs, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Environment, and Citizenship and Immigration. Intelligence positions are often not advertised, and the units are not publicized. Major units are within the RCMP, CSIS, and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE). The exact nature of the work performed by intelligence officers can vary greatly and therefore employers seek officers with various educational backgrounds. Intelligence officers must often be willing to relocate periodically throughout their careers.
Employees of DFAIT and CSIS often have the opportunity to move to other intelligence areas. Positions such as Risk Analyst and related job titles, will frequently lead to further ‘intelligence’ oriented work.
Selected Alumni Job Titles
For obvious reasons, we do not have an extensive list of alumni who are working in the field of intelligence.
Analyst, Intelligence Branch, RCMP
Analyst, Asymmetric Warfare/Terrorism, Directorate of Strategic Intelligence, Dept of National Defence
Review Officer, Office of the Inspector General of CSIS, Public Safety and Preparedness Canada
Strategic Intelligence Analyst, Criminal Intelligence Service
Client Relations Officer, Foreign Intelligence Division, Foreign Affairs Canada Political Risk Analyst, Asia and the Pacific, Export Development Corporation
Research Officer, Political Risk Assessment Dept, Export Development Corporation
International Counter-Terrorism Officer, International Crime and Terrorism Division, Dept of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Assistant Manager International Political Intelligence, Bank of Montreal
Sample Employment Advertisements
The advertisements shown below have been selected from the ‘jobslist’ notices available to NPSIA students and alumni. The positions were all advertised between 2003 and 2006 and thus represent a current view of an employment opportunity. The examples have been selected from a large number; and have been chosen as representative of a type of employer and/or a type of skill in demand.
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INTELLIGENCE ANALYST, Department of Transport Permanent positions.
SALARY: $51,358 to $55,495 (PM-04) LANGUAGE: Various linguistic profiles. CHALLENGE:
Security and political/economic intelligence products for public and private sector clients, as well as travellers concerned with national and international, multi-modal transportation. EDUCATION:
A degree from a recognized university, preferably in social sciences or economics. EXPERIENCE:
Experience in analysis and reporting of national security, economic and political intelligence.
Experience in assessing threats to the security of Canada. Experience in preparing reports and briefings.
Experience in coordinating intelligence among various agencies at different levels of government.
Experience in dealing with various governmental agencies in the Security and Intelligence community.
Knowledge of the principal threats to Canadian institutions including the national transportation system.
Knowledge of the organization and methods of the Canadian Security Intelligence community.
Knowledge of the legislation and government policy concerning national security. Knowledge of the organization and structure of the multi-modal national transportation system.
Knowledge of the international events and trends which have the potential to impact on the security of Canadian society and institutions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS: An eligibility list may be established to staff similar positions with various linguistic requirements.
Condition of employment:
Candidate must work shifts, overtime on short notice and be willing to perform stand-by duties on a 24/7 basis.
Written tests may be administered.
CANDIDATES MUST FULLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY MEET THE ABOVE SCREENING CRITERIA.FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN THEIR BEING SCREENED OUT.
Intelligence Officer, Department of the Environment Location: Dartmouth, NS
Salary: $51,358 - $55,495
Indeterminate. Full Time. An eligibility list will be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a term or indeterminate basis.
Language
English essential Education
Graduation from a recognized university with a degree or diploma with acceptable
specialization in sociology, criminology, business, or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.
Experience writing analytical papers or strategic plans in the fields of law enforcement and intelligence;
Experience using computerized information systems and manipulating data; Experience making presentations.
Western Hemisphere Intelligence Analyst, Privy Council Office Location: Ottawa, ON Salary: $61,312 to $66,287 (PM-05) Language Useful Information English essential Education Useful Information
Graduation with an acceptable degree at the Masters level level from a recognized university with specialization in political science, international relations or history. Experience
Experience in researching a wide range of primary sources of information on
developments in the Latin America, hereafter characterized as "the assigned area," and in international relations.
Experience as an active participant in policy, research, or analytical meetings on issues related to the assigned area.
Experience in preparing, presenting and defending effectively oral and written positions. Experience working in or travelling in the assigned area.
Challenge
Support for senior government decision makers, including the Prime Minister, Ministers and officials of Privy Council (PCO), Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC) and other departments, through policy-neutral assessments of foreign political, economic, strategic and security issues concerning Latin America. Support for the Canadian intelligence community, through coordination of interdepartmental assessment activities in support to the
Intelligence Assessment Committee (IAC) and through coordination with allied intelligence assessment agencies. Contribution to development of Intelligence Assessment Staff strategies and policies for assessment sharing, marketing and client services, and planning and coordination activities.
Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Civilian Staff) Location: Ottawa, ON
Salary: $61,312 to $66,287 per annum Three permanent positions.
Language
Various language requirements and/or profiles Education
Graduation from a recognized university. Experience
Experience in researching, writing, analyzing, and editing documents.
Experience in a publishing, research or analytical environment. Experience working with computers and with word processing software.
Challenge
Review, evaluate and analyze a wide variety of specialized periodicals, journals, research papers and intelligence reports produced by national and international experts, and establish a network of sources and contacts both within and outside member agencies. Research, prepare and write complex reports, intelligence assessments and strategic analytical projects.
Provide expert advice on complex issues, assess intelligence and provide strategic analysis focused on national, and international criminal activities for the entire Canadian criminal intelligence community.
Establish a network of sources and contacts within and outside the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada membership in order to maintain subject area expertise and to identify criminal trends and analysis.
Attend meetings, conferences, seminars, and training courses. Additional Requirements / Comments
Condition of employment:
Security clearance - Secret. This factor is not used at the preselection stage. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is responsible for the security clearance process.
A written exam will be administered.
One (1) unilingual english position
An eligibility list may be established for the staffing of similar vacancies.
Above-average oral and written communication skills. Above-average analytical and research skills.
Security Analyst, Public Works and Government Services Canada Location: Gatineau
Classification: AS - 04 Salary: $48,252 to $51,989
Employment Tenure: Permanent positions
Website: For further information on the department, please visit Public Works and Government Services Canada
Language Proficiency Useful Information
Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.
Bilingual non-imperative English French
Education
Useful Information
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience
Experience in analyzing complex security related issues, and in developing suitable courses of action.
Experience in conducting Threat & Risk Assessment's (TRA).
Experience in designing security specifications and requirements into real properties. Experience in managing security projects.
Experience in developing documentation such as physical security standards, specifications and/or procedures.
Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Compressed-work week and flexible hours are not permitted (i.e. 37.5 hours, five (5) days per week).
Availability to work longer hours on short notice.
Individuals could be required to work in confined spaces (e.g. heating plants and tunnels), climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding in order to conduct in-depth security inspections of building construction.
Ability to work outdoors on occasion. Willing and able to travel.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Secret Security Clearance. This factor is not used at the preselection stage. The Department is responsible for the security clearance process.
INTERNATIONAL CRIME OFFICER, DFAIT LOCATION: Ottawa, ON
SALARY: $43,048 to $52,812 (ES-03) LANGUAGE: Bilingual
EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university, with a relevant specialization in economics, sociology, statistics, law or criminology.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience dealing with the issues of illicit trade in firearms and money laundering.
Experience working with international and regional institutions, fora, and projects dealing with international crime, in particular the problem of firearms traffic and money laundering, i.e. the G8, the European Union, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Organisation of American States, the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering and the United Nations.
Experience working with federal departments with a role in combatting firearms trafficking and money laundering, particularly core departments such as Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Justice, Privy Council Office, Solicitor General, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Finance, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.
Experience participating in project teams and committees. Experience conducting consultations with partners.
Experience in developing, planning and coordinating activities related to the firearms trafficking and money laundering problems.
Experience working with policy issues related to Canada and the European Union.
Experience in the development and presentation of formal advisory services including briefing notes, and to make presentations at conferences and other fora.
INTELLIGENCE ANALYSTS, COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY ESTABLISHMENT
Intelligence Analysts at CSE are university graduates from a variety of disciplines, such as history, economics, political science and international and trade relations. They have proven analytical and report-writing skills, an ability to comprehend new technical concepts, and a demonstrated interest and ability in computer and communications technology. They are expected to display a high level of initiative, flexibility, resourcefulness and leadership. They must also be able to grasp and handle detail, to express their findings clearly and, in most senior positions, to direct others. Intelligence Analysts have access to state-of-the-art data processing technology in support of their research, ample opportunity to develop expertise in analysis and correlation of data, and the challenge of synthesizing the results of their research in objective, well-written reports.
STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, Department of Citizenship and Immigration LOCATION: Ottawa, ON
SALARY: $ 42,204 to $ 51,776 (ES-03) LANGUAGE: English or French
EDUCATION: Graduate degree from a recognized university with a specialization in social science. EXPERIENCE: Experience in providing strategic policy advice and analyses to Ministers and Senior Managers on security and intelligence issues. Experience in preparing briefing notes memoranda, handbooks, and reports to support strategic intelligence assessments and policy analysis. Experience in providing secretariat support to departmental committees and participating in interdepartmental initiatives. Experience in conducting policy research and environmental scans. COMMENTS: Security Clearance: Secret.
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