Security Exercise Advisor (Anticipatory)

Parliamentary Protective Service- Operational Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Branch

Selection process number
26-PPS-SPP-ADVISOR-OECI

Salary
$76,483 to $100,644-(Annual salary is based on a 35-hour work week) (under review)

Level
PM-04-This position is at the PSA-07 group and level.

Who can apply
Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the National Capital Region.

Duties
The duties of the Security Exercise Advisor are as follows:

- Supports the Operational Evaluation and Continuous Improvement team by developing and executing programs focused on testing, evaluating operational performance, capabilities, and exercise activities related to the EEP.
- Leads the design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of security exercises involving multiple internal and external partners including but not limited to other government departments, law enforcement, and protection services.
- Provides expert advice on evaluation methodologies, assesses operational readiness, identifies gaps, and recommends improvements to enhance compliance, effectiveness, and long-term operational excellence.

Work environment
The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. It has its own classification, compensation system, and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.

What we offer:

- Paid Training
- Public service health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
- Public Service Pension Plan
- 35-hour standard work week
- Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation




- Free on-site fitness facilities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Flexible work schedules (minimum 2 days in the office per week)
- While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular in office presence is required
- Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
- Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

Intent of the process
The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates for anticipatory needs of various tenures.The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within the PPS.

Positions to be filled
1

Conditions of employment

For PPS Enhanced Reliability Status (ERS) with Top Secret clearance:All candidates must obtain both a Site Access Clearance and a PPS Enhanced Reliability Status with Top Secret clearance. To initiate the PPS security screening process, candidates will be required to complete a personal history questionnaire, a pre interview questionnaire, and undergo fingerprinting.
The security screening process involves a comprehensive background investigation to assess the candidate’s reliability, honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty to Canada and reliability as it relates to that loyalty. This security screening investigation includes,



but is not limited to, a loyalty assessment, law enforcement verifications, financial verifications, internet inquiries, as well as personal and employment reference checks. Candidates will also be required to participate in a security screening interview, which will cover a range of topics relevant to assessing their overall reliability, honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty to Canada and reliability as it relates to that loyalty.
Candidates should be aware that participation in, or completion of, the recruitment process does not guarantee eligibility for a PPS security screening. Security screening is conducted as a separate process, and the outcome may be influenced by several factors, including the length of time an individual has resides in Canada and the resulting ability to verify required background information. Interactions with law enforcement, credit history, personal associations, and other relevant security considerations may also affect a candidate’s eligibility to be granted the required security screening level and may influence the time needed to complete the security screening process.
Candidates who do not meet the security screening requirements will not be granted the required security screening level and will therefore be removed from the hiring process as it is a condition of employment.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION:Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution* in a field related to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.*The educational program

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