Senior Interviewer - Level 08

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex security interviews by reviewing and analyzing all pertinent documents;
• Identify potential security risks to CSIS from candidates/employees/contractors and provide advice;
• Write detailed reports by analyzing and reviewing interview results and make recommendations;
• Liaise with other units as required regarding potential security/suitability concerns;
• Train and mentor new interviewers by providing advice, guidance and operational direction;
• Ensure the highest degree of quality control relating to reporting standards, information management, operational focus, and assessing the security relevance of collected information;

• Undergraduate degree and three (3) years of experience*, or
• College diploma and five (5) years of experience*, or
• High school diploma and seven (7) 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.

• Conduct complex and detailed interviews for assessment purposes;
• Produce detailed reports by analyzing the information and formulating appropriate recommendations;
• Experience liaising with internal and external clients;
• Experience conducting research and analysis using search tools or open sources.

For the purpose of this career opportunity, the breadth and depth of sought experience must involve interviews of various complexities, multiple issues, impact or risks. The complexity must also be demonstrated through the interviews duration, frequency, content and circumstances.

• Advisory
• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Organizational skills / multitasking

• Experience working in areas related to intelligence or security matters;
• Good knowledge of the Service mandate;
• Good knowledge of the security screening process and the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) policies and guidelines;
• Recognition of the importance of, and respect for confidentiality and discretion.

• Overtime.
• Working nights / weekend as needed. (Toronto/British Columbia)
• The need to travel. (Toronto/British Columbia)

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• English Essential (Burnaby, British Columbia)
• English Essential (Toronto, Ontario)
• English Essential (Ottawa, Ontario)
• CBC/CBC (Ottawa, Ontario) The immediate need is to staff positions with a linguistic profile of BBB/BBB imperative.

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, most roles in our organization require an in-office presence. However, alternative options may be available for certain positions, depending on their specific requirements.

If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please mention it to the HR representative.

Employment Equity (EE) Criteria – Employment Equity Gaps have been identified among persons with disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples for this position. You are invited to voluntarily self-declare if you belong to any of these groups in your cover letter, as this information will be considered in the selection process.

• Salary Grade Breakdown

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.

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 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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