Security Exercise Advisor (Anticipatory)
Parliamentary Protective Service- Operational Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Branch
Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the National Capital Region.
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.
The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. 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.
Paid Training

- Public service health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
- Public Service Pension Plan
- 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 on-site presence is required
- Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

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.
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.*E1 – Recent* experience in the development of briefing notes, formal correspondence and presentation materials for management.
E2 – Recent* experience reporting on performance, developing after action reports, and conducting root cause analysis.
E3 – Significant** experience in planning,



coordinating and managing discussion-based exercises, such as tabletop exercises, to a variety of internal and external partners.
E4 – Recent* experience in leading or co-leading the planning (design, development, execution, analysis, and reporting) of Security and/or Emergency Management Exercises, including facilitating discussions, and tabletop exercises.Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis over two (2) years.
K1 - Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies and practices related to security, policing, and emergency management.
K2 - Knowledge of the design, development, conduct and evaluation of security and/or emergency management exercises, evaluation, physical protection systems (physical, technical, and operational security) as well as root cause analysis.
K3 - Exercise design methodology, including the full lifecycle of discussion-based and/or operations-based drills and exercises (design, planning, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning).
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Bilingual - Imperative(BBB/BBB) - Self-assessment test in a second language:To help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting:
ASSET EXPERIENCE:AE1 - Experience leading a security discussion-based exercise throughout the entire process.
AE2 - Experience in applying security practices and procedures.
AE3 - Experience providing advice and recommendations to management on policy, program or planning issues.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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