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IT Analyst
Canadian Security Intelligence Service
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4.2
Ottawa, ON
$87,459–$106,386 a year
Permanent
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Job details

$87,459–$106,386 a year
Permanent
Rotating shift
Ottawa, ON

Full job description

Important

Do not discuss your application with others (including on social media) besides your partner, or close family members - who should also be reminded about the need to be discreet.

Closing Date
2026-10-30

Reference Number
26-968-07-142

Job Category
Experienced

Who Can Apply
Canadian Citizens

Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Gatineau, Québec
Montreal, Québec

Salary Range
$87,459 - $106,386

Status
Indeterminate (permanent)

Language Requirement

Various


Job Summary

Are you an IT professional who wants to make a real-world difference by helping to keep Canada safe? Are you someone who challenges the status quo and sees challenges as opportunities? At CSIS, our people are our strength. You can become part of a dynamic team of talented individuals working towards a common goal: leveraging technology to keep Canadians safe at home and abroad.

If you are an upcoming graduate, or if you have recently graduated, you are eligible to apply to many of our IT Analyst positions. Tell us what you are passionate about in IT and we will match you with the team that most closely aligns with your skills and interests. Some of the specialties available include:

  • IT / Cyber Security
  • IT Service Management and Support
  • IT End User Systems
  • Server, Storage, Backup and Cloud Infrastructure (Platforms)
  • Network Technology and Security
  • IT Application Support / System Administration
  • Communication Technology
  • Business Intelligence

Employees in this role have many career development and training opportunities. Be part of a work culture that values diversity, team spirit, growth, and collaboration.

Education

Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in:

  • computer science;
  • information technology;
  • Software engineering;
  • network security;
  • cyber security;
  • data analysis, business analytics, data science
  • another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed; or
  • an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

The educational program needs to be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, we will work with you to obtain the required proof of Canadian equivalency through a recognized credential assessment service.

Note: Any higher level of education (i.e., Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Doctorate) in a related field of study could be recognized as experience.

Experience

  • Undergraduate degree and one (1) year of relevant experience; or,
  • Technologist diploma or professional technologist equivalency designation and two (2) years of relevant experience

Competencies

  • Adaptability
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication

During your competency-based interview you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in these areas.

Conditions of Employment

Some positions require flexible work hours that extend beyond core hours of work.

Some positions require hours of work that include working a rotational shift within a 24/7 work environment.

Official Language (OL) Proficiency

Various Language Requirements:

  • Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
  • English Essential

Second language evaluations will be offered to candidates. For more information on language requirements: www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates.

Notes

This career opportunity will be used to staff current vacancies in the Ottawa location and anticipated vacancies in the Gatineau location.

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

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

Clearly articulate in your cover letter your education, experience and language skills. Be sure to also clearly specify in both your resume and cover letter the specific location for which you are applying.

This position is eligible for the Technology Market Modifier, which is valued at 7% of the basic annual salary ($87,459 - $106,386).

Some relocation expenses may be reimbursed.

An exam may be administered as a screening tool in order to assess the candidates’ relevant technical knowledge.

Employment Equity Gaps have been identified among Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Women for this position. You are invited to voluntary self-declare if you belong to any of these groups in your cover letter as Persons with Disabilities information will be used and Indigenous Peoples and Women information may be considered in the selection process

How To Apply

In your cover letter introduction, please clearly state your area(s) of interest, up to a maximum of three, in order of priority, from the list outlined in the job summary section. If you have a single area of interest, please indicate that as your top choice. If you have multiple areas of interest, please list them in order of preference, with your first choice being the one you are most interested in.

You are invited to visit Canada.ca for tips on how to submit a powerful application: www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/corporate/csis-jobs/how-to-submit-a-powerful-application.

Security Requirements

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.

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Important

We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as we will be reviewing and screening applications on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled. Federal Workforce Adjusted (WFA) employees are encouraged to apply for available positions and clearly indicate in their WFA status on their cover letter.

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 is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology.

CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. Gaps have been identified among Indigenous peoples and visible minorities for this position. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.

Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.

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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