Surveillance Officer

As Canada’s primary intelligence organization, we investigate and reduce threats to Canada’s national security, and take pride in our mission to keep Canada’s interests and Canadians safe.

We recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, abilities and experiences to reflect the communities we protect. From coast to coast, we hire the best that Canada has to offer, and we are exceptionally proud of our people and our work.

We offer a unique role as one of the most highly trained and skilled positions in Canada’s Security Intelligence Service. We are looking for individuals who possess a high level of initiative, motivation and discretion combined with the ability to work well in a team.

• Conduct discreet physical surveillance (in a vehicle and on foot);
• Research and analyze information pertaining to surveillance;
• Draft reports and detail information gathered;
• Carry out several tasks simultaneously.

• College diploma and (2) two years of experience * or
• High school diploma and (4) four years of experience *

NB. 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.

• Experience* working in a team environment.
• Six (6) year of experience of safely driving motor vehicles in various driving conditions (city, rural, weather events).

Candidates must also possess the following requirements:

• A valid and permanent Canadian driver's license.
• Permanent Canadian driver’s license is defined as a G Class (Ontario) or minimum of a Class 5 (remainder of Canada). G1, G2, Class 5-GDL, Class 7, Class 6 and Learner’s Permit will not be accepted.

• Ability to Learn
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Stress Management
• Judgement
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication skills (oral and written)
• Organizational Skills / Multitasking

• This position requires shift work, including some weekends and paid overtime.
• In addition, some travel within the region is required based on operational needs.
• To obtain permanent full-time (indeterminate) status, Surveillance Officers must successfully complete a three (3) month Ottawa-based Surveillance Officer Training Course (SOTC). All temporary relocation expenses are covered.
• Surveillance Officers are subject to a two (2) year probationary period.
• Please note that the validity of your driver's license must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Various linguistic profiles according to Regions

• English essential (E/E)
• French essential (F/E)
• Bilingual Non imperative (BBB/BBB) Successful candidates following the completion Surveillance Officer Training Course (SOTC) may be eligible to the Surveillance Officer Allowance for this position at a rate of 12% of the employee’s basic annual salary.