Selection Process Number:
26-27-SIF-IA-JR100663
Division:
Security Operations
Group and Level:
RE 05
Salary Range:
$105,200.00 - $135,300.00
Employment Tenure:
Indeterminate
Positions Available:
1

POSITION DETAILS

CLASSIFICATION

This position is classified at the RE-05 group and level which is roughly equivalent to the AS-07 and AS-08 groups and levels.

LOCATION

The designated worksite for this position is the Ottawa, Ontario OSFI Office, which will be considered the employee's regular place of work.

OSFI's work model includes telework and mandatory onsite presence. The terms of the employee's telework arrangement will be established in accordance with the Directive on Telework and related organizational directions. These arrangements must be reviewed annually, at a minimum, and can be subject to change.

PROCESS INTENT

The immediate need is to staff one position with a language requirement of (bilingual imperative CBC/ on an indeterminate (permanent) basis.

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative, bilingual non-imperative, English essential or French Essential), security requirements, tenures, and/or locations within the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), which may vary according to the position being staffed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership, expertise, and operational oversight for security investigations and personnel security screening activities within the Security Operations function. Leads a team responsible for conducting security investigations, managing investigative files, and administering personnel security screening processes; provides advice and recommendations on security risks and suitability matters; oversees complex and sensitive cases; ensures compliance with Government of Canada security requirements; fosters effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and contributes to the effective delivery of investigations and personnel security services.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Official Language Proficiency

• Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet each of the following education and experience criteria.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• A degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution

OR

• An acceptable combination (1*) of relevant experience AND education or formal training or a relevant designation/certification/

(1*) At the manager's discretion, OSFI may consider candidates who do not possess the stated education but meet the combination of experience and education or formal training if concrete examples are provided.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Foreign education and Canadian equivalency

All candidates with foreign education credentials (i.e., any education obtained outside of Canada) must obtain the Canadian equivalency. If you currently have foreign education credentials, please initiate the process of obtaining this equivalency as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary delays, as this process can take up to several months. The following link contains information on the institutions that provide this service: Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards. Only equivalencies provided by the listed institutions will be considered valid and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Significant(1*) experience conducting complex security investigations(2*), including interviews, analysis, and report writing.
• Experience providing advice and recommendations on personnel security and suitability matters.
• Experience analyzing information from multiple sources to assess risk and support decision-making.
• Experience supervising employees, including managing performance, workload, and employee development.

*NOTE:

(1*) Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally acquired through at least three (3) years.

(2*) Complex security investigations are those involving multiple information sources, risk analysis, stakeholder engagement, policy interpretation, and written recommendations to management.

The following essential competencies and abilities will be assessed at a later date.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Leading People
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Results Orientation

• Interpersonal Communication

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

If you possess any of the following education or experience criteria, your application must clearly explain how you meet them (may be needed for the job).

ASSET EXPERIENCE

• Experience leading an investigations, personnel security, or security operations function.
• Experience working with federal security, intelligence, law enforcement, or regulatory partners.

• Experience leading operational improvements or modernization initiatives related to investigations or personnel security.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability and willingness to work overtime and irregular hours on short notice.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Canada when required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Security -Top Secret*
  • *In accordance with the new Directive on Security Screenings, Top Secret security clearances are granted to Canadian citizens only.
• The ability to work remotely from home within Canada with access to the Internet in one's residence is a condition of employment.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Retaining OSFI affected/opting employees

OTHER INFORMATION

• Organizational needs may be applied first, therefore, OSFI affected/opting employees may be given first consideration over other applicants. Please note that in some cases deployments may also be considered for the retention of employees.
• The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, sites, and applications based on large language models (e.g. ChatGPT, Dall-E, Microsoft Copilot), is permitted for this application. You must cite any AI tool used by identifying the AI-generated content and its source.
• OSFI is a separate agency with its own classification and compensation system. OSFI's staffing is subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA).
• All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the staffing process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.
• Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed; however, depending on the requirements of the specific position(s) being staffed, one or more asset criteria or organizational need may be invoked at any stage of the process.
• Staffing strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications.
• Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.
• During the staffing process, various assessment methods can be utilized, including but not limited to written exams and interviews. These assessments may be conducted either remotely or in-person at one of our OSFI offices (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal or Vancouver).
• Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
• Email correspondence will be the primary method of communication with candidates for this selection process. Ensure you check your spam folder for any communications from OSFI ([email protected]). You must provide valid and updated contact information.
• All job applications must be submitted through Workday: OSFI's recruiting platform. Do not email your application as it will not be accepted. To submit an application online, please click on the "Submit" button.
• If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any step of the assessment process (such as submitting the application, written test, or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please inform us by sending an e-mail to the following address: [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• You are responsible for ensuring that the personal information provided in your candidate profile in Workday is accurate and up to date (e.g., contact information, status of any priority entitlements, veteran/mobility status, citizenship, etc.). If your personal information needs to be updated after you have submitted your application, you must contact us at [email protected]. Failure to do so may mean that you are either not considered or eliminated from the process.

CONTACT INFORMATION

OSFI Staffing Team

EMAIL: [email protected]

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