Surveillance Officer

Job Summary

Join the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) as a Surveillance Officer :
Make a Difference in the Lives of Canadians.

Are you looking for a career that takes you out of the office and into the community? Do you want to be part of a team that investigates and reduces threats to Canada's national security? If so, we want to hear from you!

As Canada's primary intelligence organization, CSIS is committed to keeping Canada's interests and Canadians safe. We recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences to reflect the communities we protect. From coast to coast, we hire the best that Canada has to offer, and we are exceptionally proud of our people and our work.

As a Surveillance Officer, you will play a critical role in gathering timely and sensitive intelligence. You will conduct discreet surveillance operations on foot and in a vehicle, using specialized equipment and techniques. You will work in a fast-paced environment that requires expertise and a high level of situational awareness.

• Conduct discreet physical surveillance (in a vehicle and on foot);
• Research and analyze information pertaining to surveillance;
• Draft reports and detail information gathered;
• Carry out several tasks simultaneously.

• Undergraduate degree and two (2) years of experience
  * or
• College diploma and two (2) years of experience
  * or
• High school diploma and four (4) years of 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.

• Experience
  * working in an environment that requires relationship building and teamwork.
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience driving motor vehicles on a regular basis in various driving conditions (city, rural, weather events).

Knowledge of the CSIS mandate, the CSIS Act , and the Government of Canada’s intelligence priorities regarding the security of Canada.

To be successful as a Surveillance Officer, you will need to demonstrate the following competencies.

• Ability to Learn
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Judgement
• Stress Management
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication (Oral and Written)
• Organizational Skills/Multitasking

• Bilingual non-imperative (BBB/BBB)
• English Essential (E/E)
• French Essential (F/E)

This selection process may be used to staff anticipated vacancies with various language requirements. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to apply. Second language evaluations will be offered to candidates. For more information on language requirements: (  ).

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

• Employment Equity (EE) criteria
• Overtime
• Shift work / weekend / working nights
• The need to travel (based on operational needs). Assistance and financial support will be provided in line with policy.

There will be four (4) assessments for this process to assess observation and memory skills, driving skills and candidate’s experience and competencies. If unsuccessful at any of these assessments, we will not be able to pursue with your application.

• Memory and Observation test
• Writing Skills test
• Road Evaluation for Drivers (RED)
• Surveillance Skills test (SST)

Once all evaluations are successfully completed, a competency‑based interview will be used to assess candidates’ experience, knowledge, and competencies.

Note:

Assessment results for the Memory and Observation test & the Writing Skills test are valid for six (6) months. Candidates that have completed the 6‑month period are eligible to apply again. Assessment results for the Road Evaluation for Drivers (RED) & Surveillance Skills Test (SST) are valid for twenty‑four (24) months. Candidates that have completed 24‑month period are eligible to apply again.

• 12% Surveillance Allowance after successful completion of the Surveillance…