Intelligence Analyst Trainer 

Are you a member of the broader intelligence and security community (CBSA, DND, RCMP, law enforcement agencies, cyber security firms, etc.) and have a passion for data, analysis and intelligence? If sharing those skills with others and keeping Canada safe is important to you then we are looking for you.

The Intelligence Analyst within Learning and Development is responsible for development, management and delivery of specialized analytic training programs that aim to enhance the Service’s capacity to analyse, advise and provide timely intelligence on threats related to the national security of Canada.  

Major Responsibilites: 

• Deliver analytic training to diverse stakeholders by identifying new training requirements, improving existing course content, and implementing approved innovations and initiatives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, operational training units, and other stakeholders to identify analytic training needs; develop and update training and learning systems, including foundational analytic training.
• Conduct complex analysis by developing, recommending and implementing analytic tradecraft practices and methodologies to improve analytic rigour, provide meaning to intelligence, and strengthen operational practices.
• Assist in the evaluation of employee training performance, and provide mentorship and guidance to other analytic instructors.
• Work with Instructional Designers to develop analytical training that will improve organizational capacity to conduct analysis and provide timely intelligence to the Government of Canada and other stakeholders.
• Develop, revise, and recommend policies and procedures in support of accountability for reliable analysis and advice to key stakeholders on matters relating to national security.

• Undergraduate degree and three (3) years of relevant experience*; or
• College diploma and five (5) years of relevant 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 through a recognized credential assessment service.

Note: Any higher level of education could be recognized as experience.

*Relevant experience is defined as:

• Experience researching, evaluating, and analyzing information and data related to an area of specialization in order to create assessed analytic products for senior or external audiences, and to advance operations or programs.
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations and verbal briefings to senior decision-makers.
• Experience authoring complex* analytical documents such as intelligence assessments, briefing notes, reports, discussion papers, or research papers
• Experience advising, guiding, or mentoring.

Assets:

• Familiarity with GoC core clients (GAC, PCO, DND, RCMP).
• Experience leading complex* projects.
• Experience with national security investigations.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and pedagogy.

* Complex is defined as relating to matters that have at least two (2) of the following characteristics: involving multiple issues, highly sensitive, of relevance to multiple stakeholders.

• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Analytical Skills
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Initiative

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.

Candidates must possess the highest degree of integrity and ethics.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (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’s 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 (Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, 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.

Assessment Process

Please clearly demonstrate in your resume and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) how you meet each Education and Experience criteria by providing concrete examples, including detailing how your experience meets the definition provided regarding complexity.

Following the initial completion of the screening process, retained candidates will be invited for a written exam. The exam will serve to evaluate your analytical/advisory and written communication skills. If successful, you will be invited to an interview.

A Competency Based Interview will assess the candidate’s experience, knowledge and the above-mentioned competencies.

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