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❗❗ FINTRAC is a separate agency, and has its own classification system. This position is classified as FT-04, which is equivalent to the following groups and levels: IT-03, CS-03.
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Are you a seasoned IT security professional with a passion for safeguarding critical systems and data? FINTRAC is seeking a Senior IT Security Analyst to play a pivotal role in protecting the integrity of our digital infrastructure.
As a key member of our IT Security team, you will provide expert guidance, conduct in-depth security assessments, and help shape the future of cybersecurity within the Agency. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is committed to excellence in public service.
Key Responsibilities:
• Define and validate IT security requirements for new and existing systems.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on IT security matters.
• Lead and execute security assessments and contribute to certification and accreditation processes.
• Develop and maintain IT security policies, standards, and directives.
• Support and deliver IT security awareness and training initiatives.
• Produce threat and risk assessment reports and other briefing materials for senior management.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen the Agency’s security posture.
At FINTRAC, we help to combat money-laundering; terrorist activity financing and threats to the security of Canada.
As a separate employer in the Government of Canada (GoC), we embrace FLEXIBILITY, VALUE our TALENT, INNOVATION and DIVERSITY! We are proud of our excellence-driven culture bolstered by our commitment to a respectful, healthy, diverse and inclusive workplace.
We have our own unique classification system and unique group (FTs) with relevant equivalencies noted above. As a FINTRAC employee, you benefit from:
► Competitive salary;
► Eligibility for performance pay at all classification levels within the organization;
► Comprehensive benefits package including: Health and Dental Plan; Disability benefits; Life insurance;
► Minimum of three (3) weeks of vacation leave per year. In addition to vacation, FINTRAC employees receive two (2) personal days, and five (5) days of Family Related Leave with Pay every year, among other various types of paid and unpaid leaves;
► Flexible work arrangements, as part of our Hybrid Workplace*;
► Broad range of learning opportunities to encourage employee innovation; and,
► Strong support for employee wellness and mental health including access to the confidential employee assistance program.
*Where operationally feasible.
📍 This position requires onsite presence at our headquarters located in downtown Ottawa (234 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario) or in one of our regional offices located in Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto and requires onsite presence at least 3 days per week and as operationally required
🔎 The intent of this process is to fill one (1) indeterminate position with a BBB/BBB linguistic profile.
📍 As the position is located in Ottawa, preference will be given to candidates who can physically work at our headquarters located in downtown Ottawa (234 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario). If no candidate is found, we will consider candidates who can physically work in one of our regional offices located in Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto.
Qualified candidates will be considered for future vacancies (indeterminate and term), with various language requirements, as they arise.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
EDUCATION:
ED1 - Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management, or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed; or, at the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it applies only to the specific position and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.
EXPERIENCE:
EXP1. *Significant experience conducting IT security risk assessments, audits, and gap analyses (e.g. in a role such as IT security, audit, compliance, or risk management), or performing technical IT roles involving an equivalent combination of security responsibilities;
EXP2. Recent** experience working with internal or external clients or partners;
EXP3. Experience analyzing information and preparing reports, briefing notes, or presentations for management; and,
EXP4. Experience developing and monitoring IT Security requirements and/or policies, standards and other related documentation.
* Significant experience is defined by the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the full-time performance of related duties for a period of 5 years.
**Recent experience means experience acquired within the last 3 years.
ASSETS:
AS1. Vendor neutral IT Security certification (e.g. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), etc.).
AS2. Experience in the execution of IT Security assessment activities as part of a certification and accreditation or security assessment and authorization program.
AS3. Experience in the production and delivery of IT Security awareness and training.
AS4. Experience with and understanding of IT security frameworks and standards (e.g. ITSG-33/NIST 900-53, ISO 27001/27002, COBIT) or risk assessment methodologies.
AS5. IT Experience in roles subject to Government of Canada IT and Security policies.
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
In order to be appointed, the successful candidate must meet the language profile of BBB at the time of appointment.
A BBB/BBB profile means that a person whose first official language is French must possess the BBB level in English and a person whose first official language is English must possess the BBB level in French.
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE:
K1. Knowledge of information technology and related trends in the Government of Canada;
K2. Knowledge of IT Security concepts and principles; and,
K3. Knowledge of current IT security landscape.
ABILITIES:
A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
LC1. Engagement (Working effectively with people, organizations and partners);
LC2. Values and Ethics (Serving through integrity and respect);
LC3. Excellence through results (Delivering results through own work, relationships and responsibilities); and,
LC4. Strategic Thinking (Innovating through analysis and ideas).
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
FINTRAC is proud to be an inclusive employer that attracts and retains a talented workforce reflective of Canada’s rich diversity. We embrace diversity & inclusion and believe that diversified perspective and ideas is pivotal to achieving the Centre’s mandate. We believe that an inclusive work environment allows diverse teams to flourish, which in turn will help to further enhance innovation, creativity and our staff’s well-being!
Accordingly, preference may be given to candidates who are members of one or more of the Employment Equity groups (Persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, women, and Indigenous persons), and have voluntarily completed the self-declaration form on their application. Therefore, we encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
OR1. Willingness and ability to work overtime on weekend and evenings occasionally, sometimes with short notice.
OR2. Willingness and ability to carry and respond to a cellular phone.
Top Secret security clearance - You must be a Canadian Citizen and eligible for a Top Secret security clearance to FINTRAC's standards.
FINTRAC’s process includes a suitability interview, a credit and financial check, fingerprinting, a background investigation covering at least the last 10 years, as well as other assessments necessary to determine a candidate’s suitability for work at FINTRAC.
Candidates must be able to produce sufficient records to any period of time spent outside of Canada and may be subject to further assessment.
As needed, candidates may be required to submit security documentation and may be subject to security investigations at any phase of the selection process.
Suitability is an on-going condition of employment at FINTRAC and must be maintained.
We understand that FINTRAC’s security clearance process is demanding. Protecting the safety of Canadians and the security of Canada’s economy is what we do; that is why all candidates go through a rigorous screening process before becoming a FINTRAC employee.
For more information regarding FINTRAC's Security and Suitability requirements, please visit: https://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/emplo/req-eng.
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
Accessibility is part of our mandate and preoccupations. As a result, in support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs, including reducing representation gaps.
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.
📋 HOW TO APPLY
🚩 Candidates must submit their application through the online system available at: www.jobs.gc.ca. Applications submitted in any other format will not be accepted. If you are unable to apply online or require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the HR Services team at or by phone at 343-571-7338, before the closing date.
Please clearly demonstrate in your resume and screening questions how you meet each Education and Experience criteria by providing CONCRETE examples including where, when and how these qualifications were acquired. Failure to do so will result in the screening out of your application.
→ We strongly encourage all candidates to answer all questions (including asset qualifications) for which they meet the criteria as they may be invoked for selection purposes. Note that it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is met, or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience.
✏️ ASSESSMENT
► Various tools (such as answers to screening questions, emails, or online assessment) may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
► Online evaluations and various assessment tools may be used.
► An interview will be administered.
► Reference checks will be sought.
Assessments may be conducted virtually by email, telephone and/or videoconference. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their computer and mobile equipment are in working condition before starting an assessment.
📌 NOTES
A preference may be provided to candidates with proficiency in both of Canada’s official languages, English and French.
For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
Any travel expenses incurred by candidates to attend evaluations for this recruitment process will be the candidate's responsibility.
If the position is staffed on a temporary basis, through Interchange Canada, or through an internal assignment and/or acting opportunity, the approval of your management will be required.
A short list of candidates may be selected for interview and/or exam based on a combination of experience, career progression and achievements, and overall presentation in the application. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.