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Closing Date

2025-09-15

Reference Number

25-968-07-72

Job Category

Experienced

Who Can Apply

Canadian Citizens

Location

Ottawa, Ontario

Salary Range

$87,459 - $106,386

Status

Indeterminate (permanent)

Language Requirement

BBB Bilingual Imperative, English Essential

Job Summary

As the Reviewer/Analyst, ATIP, you will:

• Administer and coordinate the delivery of timely responses to Access to Information Act and Privacy Act (ATIP) requests submitted under the ATIP legislation to the Service on a broad range of issues.
• Interpret and prioritize requests by analyzing their exact nature, validity, legislative time frames, and the appropriate strategies and sources for responding to them and make recommendations on the information received according to ATIP legislation.
• Act as a resource person by liaising with requesters, government departments, foreign agencies, employees, branches, media, lawyers, members of the public to provide recommendations when consulted on matters related to national security and the interpretation and application of ATIP legislation.
• Research a wide variety of information sources and program areas by exploiting them for the purpose of identifying relevant records.
• Identify potential degree of impact to national security and CSIS operations in consultation with appropriate operational areas.
• Conduct the relevant consultations with Service branches or other government departments and foreign agencies by confirming national security concerns and issues.
• Remain current on ATIP legislation and Treasury Board policies, directives and guidelines.
• Negotiate with the Information and Privacy Commissioners by developing strategies for the resolution of complaints.

Education

• Undergraduate degree and two (2) years of experience*
• Community college diploma and four (4) years of experience*
• High school diploma and eight (8) years of experience*

The Undergraduate degree/College Diploma must be obtained 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.

Any higher level of education (i.e.: Masters, Doctorate) in a related field of study could be recognized as experience.

Experience

• Experience acquired within the last five (5) years in interpreting and applying legislation and/or policy Candidate must also possess:

• Two (2) years of experience in managing a number of files concurrently, including managing time sensitive files

• Two (2) years of experience in conducting analysis and providing recommendations

• Two (2) years of experience conducting research using various databases

• Two (2) years of experience in consulting and collaborating with internal or external stakeholders

Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Ability to provide advice
• Rigour
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational/Multitasking

Assets

An asset qualification is a qualification which can enhance the ability to perform the work based on current and future business requirements, but which is not strictly required. Assets can help determine right fit in certain circumstances.

• Knowledge of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.

Notes

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.

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.

Others

Important

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. 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 Actand 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.