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Intelligence Analyst - Entry Level

National Research Council Canada

National Research Council Canada

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Edmonton, AB, Canada
Posted on Jul 30, 2024

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Intelligence Analyst – Entry Level

Reference number: RCM24J-124701-000117
Selection process number: 24-RCM-IA-K-EDM-DCAS-130172-1
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Edmonton (Alberta), Edmonton Region - Other locations (Alberta)
EC-03 - SP-ESS-03
$76,167 to $86,183

Closing date: 12 August 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons employed in the Public Service occupying a position and residing in Edmonton, AB or within a 40km radius of Edmonton, AB.

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Important messages

We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

*ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience.

It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN THE SCREENING QUESTIONS HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

The Competency “ability to communicate effectively and proficiently in writing” will be assessed in part through the screening questions.

Please note this position does not offer a hybrid option. There will be a requirement for presence in the office five (5) days per week.

Shift work is required for Real Time Operations Centre (RTOC) positions only.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process.

In the event of a temporary vacancy, the following staffing actions may be used and/or considered: acting, appointment, term appointment or assignment.

A combined pool of qualified candidates may be established inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM) for Intelligence Analyst positions with various tenures and locations in Alberta.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics

* Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience conducting research, analyzing, and writing reports

Experience in applying analytical techniques or qualitative/quantitative methodology within a research project

Experience in producing and presenting material (in at least one of the following: reports, presentations and project findings) to decision-makers.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience with analytical tools, databases and/or mapping software (e.g. IBM i2 Analyst Notebook, ArcGIS, Geotime, advanced use of Microsoft Excel).

Experience using open source/social media tools in a work environment.

Experience working in a law enforcement or intelligence environment in a research or analytical capacity.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Research Principles and Practices.

Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently orally.

Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently in writing.

Analytical and logical thinking skills

Ability to identify and solve problems.

Ability to successfully learn/adapt to new technologies and changing environments.

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Demonstrating integrity and respect.

Working effectively with others.

Thinking things through.

Showing initiative and being action oriented.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OR1: Be in possession of a valid driver’s licence
OR2: Willingness and ability to work overtime as and when required and on short notice.
OR3: Willingness and ability to travel domestically/internationally to attend training/work away from home, as necessary.
OR4: Willingness and ability to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.
OR5: Willingness and ability to testify in court.
OR6: Willingness and ability to work shift work - shift work required for Real Time Operations Centre (RTOC) positions only

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

Should there be a large number of applicants, please note that asset qualifications could be invoked.
A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

A cut-off score may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

For this selection process, we will communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information provided on their application is accurate and up to date at the time of application.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes), and may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

Public Service Human Resources, K & G Divisions
rcmp.kgpshrinfo-kgrhfpinfo.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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