Selection Process Number:

26-27-SIF-EA-JR100559

Division:

National Security Sector Intelligence

Group and Level:

RE 07

Salary Range:

$141,800.00 - $181,300.00

Employment Tenure:

Indeterminate

Positions Available:

1

WHO CAN APPLY
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Note : To be eligible for appointment to this position, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Please note that Top Secret security clearances are granted to Canadian citizens only.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This poster will close at 12:00 AM EST on the posting’s indicated closing date (note that for those in the Pacific Time Zone, this corresponds to 9:00PM PST on the previous day). To be considered, your application must be submitted before the specified deadline.

POSITION DETAILS
CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified at the RE-07 group and level which is roughly equivalent to the EX-02 group and level. This is not an executive position; however, the salary is roughly equivalent.

LOCATION:

The designated worksite for this position is the Toronto, Ontario OSFI office, which will be considered the employee’s regular place of work.

Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position requires full-time physical presence in the office. As such, this position is not suitable for telework.

PROCESS INTENT
The immediate need is to staff one position with a language requirement of bilingual imperative CBC/CBC on an indeterminate (permanent) basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Specialist within OSFI’s Integrity, National Security and Integrated Solutions Sector/ Integration and Dissemination division, you would contribute to ensuring federally regulated financial institutions (FRFIs) protect themselves against threats to their integrity and security, including foreign interference. The Senior Specialist’s duties are wide-ranging, but could include:

Developing and delivering high-level, time-sensitive briefings and advice for senior executives and internal stakeholders.

Leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects to integrate integrity and security (including national security) thinking into OSFI business.

Building and maintaining strategic intra- and inter-departmental relationships.

Supporting other sectors in interpreting and responsibly applying information about national security risks when formulating advice, including for the Superintendent and Minister.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Official Language Proficiency:

Bilingual Imperative – CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet each of the following education and experience criteria.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

A degree OR diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in business, economics, social sciences, or other relevant field.

OR

An acceptable combination (1*)



of relevant experience and formal education or training.

NOTE:

(1*) At the manager’s discretion, OSFI may consider candidates who do not possess the stated education but meet the combination of experience and education or training if concrete examples are provided.

Information on degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

Significant (1*) experience building and maintaining bilateral and multi-lateral stakeholder relationships.

Significant (1*) experience providing strategic advice and briefings on complex issues (2*) related to national security to senior management (3*).

Significant (1*) experience working with issues related to the financial services industry (4*), such as with respect to risk management or regulatory compliance.

Significant (1*) experience leading complex (2*), multi-stakeholder projects.

Experience in opportunity identification, proposal development, and client engagements for strategic initiatives.

*NOTE:

(1*) Significant is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the continuous performance of the duties for a period of at least three (3) years within the last five (5) years.

(2*) Complex issues are issues with at least three (3) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting, having a major impact on the service or program delivery.

(3*) Senior management is typically defined as the Assistant Deputy Minister (EX-04) level and above, or private-sector equivalent (e.g., C-suite, COO, CIO, CFO).

(4*) Financial services industry experience is defined as experience working in one or more of the following areas: (a) financial institutions including banks, trust and loan companies, insurance companies and pension plans (b) firms dealing with audits or consulting engagements to such institutions (including reinsurance brokers) (c) technology and data companies providing services to financial institutions or linked to the delivery of financial services (d) government departments that directly deal with the supervision and regulation of these institutions (e) Indigenous Institutions including: Band operations, trustees or administrators of pension plans, insurance institutions, lending institutions or other related areas providing financial services (f) other relevant areas, such as but not limited to, financial risk management, investment management, corporate treasury functions or commercial lending.

The following essential knowledge, competencies and abilities will be assessed at a later date.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE:





Knowledge of governance, enterprise risk management practices, and controls as they relate to the financial services industry.

Knowledge of Government of Canada security policies, directives, or legislation (e.g., Bill C-47).

Knowledge of current and emerging national security risks.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Interpersonal Communication

Results Orientation

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES:

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Ability to be adaptable and respond to changing priorities.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
If you possess any of the following experience criteria, your application must clearly explain how you meet them (may be needed for the job).

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with intelligence to understand threat or risk dynamics related to national security.

Experience in the management of human resources (e.g., direct supervision of employees, management of the performance cycle, and coaching and developing staff).

The following asset competencies may be assessed at a later date.

ASSET COMPETENCIES:

Leading People

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability and willingness to work overtime.

Ability and willingness to travel within Canada when required.

Ability and willingness to travel internationally when required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Security – Top Secret* - *In accordance with the new Directive on Security Screenings, Top Secret security clearances are granted to Canadian citizens only.

Working on-site on a full time basis from the OSFI office.

The ability to work remotely from home within Canada with access to the Internet in one’s residence is a condition of employment.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Retaining OSFI affected/opting employees

OSFI is committed to having a skilled and diverse workforce representative of the Canadian population. In order to meet our employment equity objectives, selection for this position may be made from among qualified candidates who self-declare as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: Persons with a disability, Indigenous Peoples, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women. OSFI is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to one of these designated employment equity groups.

OTHER INFORMATION

Organizational needs may be applied first, therefore, OSFI affected/opting employees may be given first consideration over other applicants. Please note that in some cases deployments may also be considered for the retention of employees.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

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📌 Senior Specialist (Ontario)
🏢 Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada
📍 Ontario