Analyst

Duties
The Analyst, Planning and Events Management Unit (PEMU) supports PPS in researching, analyzing, coordinating, and preparing products that enable the effective planning and delivery of events across the Parliamentary Precinct. The analysis provided supports decision-making and operational readiness, helping ensure events are secure, well-organized, and effectively managed. Typical activities include:• Conducting open/closed-source research and synthesizing information to support event planning and risk mitigation;
• Preparing concise briefing materials (reports, presentations, dashboards) for management and senior management;
• Coordinating with internal/external partners to support integrated planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational alignment;
• Monitoring trends (e.g., crowd dynamics, relevant social media indicators) and contributing to mitigation strategies;
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of PEMU processes, tools, and performance measures.

Work environment
The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. PPS has its own classification, compensation system, and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and receive the Public Service Pension Plan and Public Service Insurance Benefits Plan.What we offer
• Health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• Public Service Pension Plan
• 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• On-site presence is required (Monday to Friday)
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

Intent of the process
The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to staff one (1) anticipated indeterminate position and/or to establish a pool of qualified candidates.The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within PPS.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
Please visit PPS web site under Careers > Opportunities or at https://pps.parl.ca/ for guides that will help you prepare your application and for an interview.We will only accept online applications received through the GC Employment website.To submit your online application, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs website. Once your account is created, return to the job poster, and select the button "Apply Online" below. Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.We also encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.All communication (screening, assessments, invitations, results) with applicants will be done by e-mail. Ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid, always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each qualification (education, experience, and assets) by answering the screening questions in the online application. You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.Use the STAR method to provide clear and detailed examples:
• S – Situation: Describe the context.
• T – Task: Outline the objective.
• A – Action: Explain what you did and how you did it.
• R – Result: Highlight the outcome of your actions.Please note that all answers (or cover letters) submitted must be original work. Plagiarism of any kind, including responses generated by AI, is strictly prohibited, and may result in disqualification from the application process.Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications.Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement to be appointed to a position.Relocation and travel expenses incurred during the recruitment and selection process are the applicant's responsibility.

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Top Secret security clearance - You must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance and Top Secret clearance. The process involves a background investigation that includes:• a loyalty assessment;
• law enforcement verifications;
• credit and financial verifications;
• a security interview wherein questions may include (but are not limited to) previous employment, online activities, financial situation, alcohol and/or drug use;
• personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process.You must also consent to completing a personal history questionnaire, be fingerprinted, and photographed.

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• Willing and able to work overtime during evenings and weekends when required due to various events.
• Willing and able to work statutory holidays (including Canada Day) when there are events within the precinct.

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EDUCATION:Successful completion of a post-secondary program* related to the position (e.g., event management, public administration, political science, security studies, criminology, communications, business administration, data analytics) OR an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training.*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 from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

EXPERIENCES:E1 - Significant* and recent** experience conducting research across open and/or closed source platforms and analyzing various types or sources of information to support event planning and decision-making processes.

E2 - Significant* and recent** experience preparing briefing materials (such as reports, presentations, dashboards, and other communication tools) for management or senior management.

E3 - Experience managing multiple priorities and working under tight timelines with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

E4 - Experience synthesizing and formatting large quantities of information for operational use.DEFINITIONS:
*Significant* is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to this task, acquired on a full-time basis over a given period of time.
**Recent** means within the last five (5) years.

KNOWLEDGE: K1 - Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis and trend analysis relevant to event planning and risk mitigation.

COMPETENCIES:• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Leadership
• Client Service Orientation

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB) - Self-assessment test in a second language:To help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html

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ASSET EXPERIENCES :AE1 - Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in a field related to the position.

AE2 - Experience analyzing crowd behaviours and/or monitoring social media to inform event planning.

AE3 - Experience conducting event security analysis, threat and risk assessments, and developing recommendations and mitigation strategies (e.g., integrated risk profiles, briefs, statistical models, threat/risk assessment reports).

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