Job Description
Reference number
RCM26J-1611XXXXXX
Selection process number
26-RCM-EA-W-C-MTL-SDAC-144979
Location
Montréal Island (Québec)
Salary
$68,849 to $74,180
Level
AS-02 - SP-ADM-02
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
About the position
Duties
The incumbent conducts Open Source Investigation and analysis to produce Open Source Intelligence products that comply with current court standards and case law. They utilize investigative tools to support investigators and senior management, while providing consultative services on Internet investigative techniques and legal processes.
They serve as a subject matter expert in Open Source Investigation and Open Source Intelligence, participate in specialized working groups and committees, and contribute to training by developing and delivering the accredited three-day course Introduction to Open Source Internet Research.
They maintain a network of internal and external contacts within the RCMP, other law enforcement agencies, and partner organizations to exchange intelligence, share best practices, and address common concerns, thereby enhancing investigative techniques.
The incumbent also engages in conferences, seminars, and training opportunities to remain current in the field of Open Source Investigation and Open Source Intelligence, and leads research projects to collect, analyze, and synthesize data for the development of intelligence products.
Work environment
As an employer of choice for over 30,000 employees, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) promises a career like no other. With over 150 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff several indeterminate, full-time positions in Montreal, Quebec.
A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar or identical positions within the RCMP, where the tenure (term or indeterminate), language profile, and/or security clearance may vary depending on the position.
Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.
Positions to be filled
5
Important messages
All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to): reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, ******* and/or drug use.
All job applications must be submitted through Canada.ca/jobs by clicking on “Apply” bellow. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation.
The first step in the process is screening. Use the questionnaire to clearly demonstrate that you meet the required criteria. Your responses must specify WHERE (workplace), WHEN (dates), and HOW (concrete examples) you acquired the required education, experience, and qualifications. Only the information provided will be considered.
️ Important: If your responses do not contain sufficient detail to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria, your application will not be retained. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and applicants will not be contacted to provide missing information. It is essential that you answer each screening question fully, as the assessment committee may not refer to your résumé or other parts of your application to locate the required information.
Following the screening stage, applications will be assessed using the following tools: written examination, interview and reference checks.
All communications (screening form, emails, phone calls) may be used to evaluate your qualifications.
You may participate in the assessments in the official language of your choice (French or English). Please indicate your first official language in your application.
Email is our primary means of communication. Ensure you provide a valid email address that can receive messages from unknown senders and keep your contact information up to date.
All travel and relocation expenses related to this process, including costs associated with assessments, are the responsibility of the candidates
The Indigenous Career Navigators Program, among others, is designed to provide Indigenous peoples with advice and guidance through the application/hiring process. To Indigenous peoples seeking individual support related to your application or during the assessment phase, please contact our RCMP Indigenous Career Navigator (ICN): [email protected].
Conditions of employment
RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status with Top Secret Security Clearance.
❗In accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Directive on Security Screening (effective January 6,2025), Canadian citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
Operational Requirements
Willingness and ability to work outside of the regular work hours, when required.
Willingness and ability to work according to an operational availability schedule on week nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
Willingness and ability to work overtime on very short notice.
Willingness and ability to testify in court of law.
Willingness and ability to be exposed to graphic and/or obscene material.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).
Notes:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience in drafting structured reports presenting conclusions and/or research results.
Experience conducting in depth research on multiple platforms, including the Internet and/or in open sources.
Experience in using a wide range of software, including but not limited to: word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic messaging.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge of research techniques in open sources (such as social media).
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to extract data and to compile them in a structured way.
Ability to synthetize information in a structured report in a clear and concise way.
Ability to pay attention to detail and to produce expected results.
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Client service
Autonomy
Adaptability
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
A postsecondary school diploma in a field related to the position.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience in researching through various police databases.
Experience in presenting research results in front of a crowd.
Knowledge of safety issues related to internet queries and retention of the information collected.
Our commitment
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
Your résumé
Contact information for 2 references
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Maude Corrivault, Civilian Staffing Advisor
Email address: [email protected]
RCM26J-1611XXXXXX
Selection process number
26-RCM-EA-W-C-MTL-SDAC-144979
Location
Montréal Island (Québec)
Salary
$68,849 to $74,180
Level
AS-02 - SP-ADM-02
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
About the position
Duties
The incumbent conducts Open Source Investigation and analysis to produce Open Source Intelligence products that comply with current court standards and case law. They utilize investigative tools to support investigators and senior management, while providing consultative services on Internet investigative techniques and legal processes.
They serve as a subject matter expert in Open Source Investigation and Open Source Intelligence, participate in specialized working groups and committees, and contribute to training by developing and delivering the accredited three-day course Introduction to Open Source Internet Research.
They maintain a network of internal and external contacts within the RCMP, other law enforcement agencies, and partner organizations to exchange intelligence, share best practices, and address common concerns, thereby enhancing investigative techniques.
The incumbent also engages in conferences, seminars, and training opportunities to remain current in the field of Open Source Investigation and Open Source Intelligence, and leads research projects to collect, analyze, and synthesize data for the development of intelligence products.
Work environment
As an employer of choice for over 30,000 employees, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) promises a career like no other. With over 150 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff several indeterminate, full-time positions in Montreal, Quebec.
A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar or identical positions within the RCMP, where the tenure (term or indeterminate), language profile, and/or security clearance may vary depending on the position.
Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.
Positions to be filled
5
Important messages
All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to): reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, ******* and/or drug use.
All job applications must be submitted through Canada.ca/jobs by clicking on “Apply” bellow. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation.
The first step in the process is screening. Use the questionnaire to clearly demonstrate that you meet the required criteria. Your responses must specify WHERE (workplace), WHEN (dates), and HOW (concrete examples) you acquired the required education, experience, and qualifications. Only the information provided will be considered.
️ Important: If your responses do not contain sufficient detail to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria, your application will not be retained. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and applicants will not be contacted to provide missing information. It is essential that you answer each screening question fully, as the assessment committee may not refer to your résumé or other parts of your application to locate the required information.
Following the screening stage, applications will be assessed using the following tools: written examination, interview and reference checks.
All communications (screening form, emails, phone calls) may be used to evaluate your qualifications.
You may participate in the assessments in the official language of your choice (French or English). Please indicate your first official language in your application.
Email is our primary means of communication. Ensure you provide a valid email address that can receive messages from unknown senders and keep your contact information up to date.
All travel and relocation expenses related to this process, including costs associated with assessments, are the responsibility of the candidates
The Indigenous Career Navigators Program, among others, is designed to provide Indigenous peoples with advice and guidance through the application/hiring process. To Indigenous peoples seeking individual support related to your application or during the assessment phase, please contact our RCMP Indigenous Career Navigator (ICN): [email protected].
Conditions of employment
RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status with Top Secret Security Clearance.
❗In accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Directive on Security Screening (effective January 6,2025), Canadian citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
Operational Requirements
Willingness and ability to work outside of the regular work hours, when required.
Willingness and ability to work according to an operational availability schedule on week nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
Willingness and ability to work overtime on very short notice.
Willingness and ability to testify in court of law.
Willingness and ability to be exposed to graphic and/or obscene material.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).
Notes:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience in drafting structured reports presenting conclusions and/or research results.
Experience conducting in depth research on multiple platforms, including the Internet and/or in open sources.
Experience in using a wide range of software, including but not limited to: word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic messaging.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge of research techniques in open sources (such as social media).
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to extract data and to compile them in a structured way.
Ability to synthetize information in a structured report in a clear and concise way.
Ability to pay attention to detail and to produce expected results.
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Client service
Autonomy
Adaptability
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
A postsecondary school diploma in a field related to the position.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience in researching through various police databases.
Experience in presenting research results in front of a crowd.
Knowledge of safety issues related to internet queries and retention of the information collected.
Our commitment
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
Your résumé
Contact information for 2 references
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Maude Corrivault, Civilian Staffing Advisor
Email address: [email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Open Source Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Montréal offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
