Foreign Language Communication Analyst

Job Summary

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is looking for dedicated individuals to fill the position of Foreign Language Communications Analyst in its various regional offices across Canada. Candidates must possess a high level of initiative, motivation and discretion. 

This position will be of interest to individuals who are able to translate from one or more foreign languages identified below into French or English and who are able to work effectively as part of a team. As a Foreign Language Communications Analyst, you will read or listen to foreign language material, determine its relevance and importance as well as produce translations and draft reports based on the intelligence value in the material, to generate leads for investigations.

Under the direction of a Team Leader, you will be responsible for assessing, identifying oral and written communications and provide advice to management. This requires the ability to conduct extensive research and analysis on various subjects (social, economic, geopolitical and ethno-cultural), and be able to draw on your understanding of the culture concerned.  As such, a keen interest in intelligence and politics is a must. Furthermore, the incumbent must be at ease working with computer systems and using social media.

You may also provide interpretation services in internal and external meetings and interviews related to investigations.

CSIS is looking for individuals with the following language proficiency:

• Arabic
• Somali
• Farsi
• Mandarin
• Kurdish
• Sorani
• Russian
• Punjabi
• Urdu
• Hindi
• Bengali
• Spanish

Education

• Undergraduate studies

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 through a recognized credential assessment service.

Note: Any higher level of education could be recognized as experience.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in research and analysis* and report writing.

* Research and analysis is defined as experience in researching information via various databases and experience in analyzing information in order to make recommendations.

• Experience in working in a team environment.
• Experience in the use of computer applications, tools, and communications / social media apps.  
• Experience with computer systems.
• Proficiency, at a specialized level**, in any of the languages listed above. 

**Written tests will be administered in order to evaluate candidates' language proficiency in a foreign language as well as in French or English.  

Asset: Experience in interpretation or translation would be an asset.

Competencies

• Communication Skills (oral and written)
• Organizational Skills / Multitasking
• Rigour
• Analytical skills
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Ability to learn

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates must successfully complete the Foreign Language Communications Analyst Training Course in Ottawa.
• Foreign Language Communications Analyst are subject to one (1) year probationary period

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.

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