At a Glance
- Tasks: Use your Mandarin skills to analyze and protect Canada from global threats.
- Company: Join the Communications Security Establishment, Canada's leading agency for cyber security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with training and mentorship opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while developing your analytical skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced Mandarin proficiency required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) is Canada’s agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber operations and cyber security. CSE is the national signals intelligence agency for foreign intelligence and the technical authority for cyber security and information assurance. We’re looking to hire Foreign Language Intelligence Analysts from diverse backgrounds to work in a dynamic and innovative operational environment.
In this role, you’ll use your Mandarin linguistic skills and your interest in international affairs to protect Canada’s people, interests and national security from serious threats, including terrorism, organized crime, cyber attacks and espionage. You’ll play an essential role in the foreign intelligence and foreign cyber operations aspects of CSE’s mandate to acquire information from or through the global information infrastructure. You’ll use, analyze and disseminate the information to provide foreign intelligence, in accordance with the Government of Canada’s priorities.
With your research and analytical skills, creativity, and ability to identify and solve problems, you’ll piece together information collected from a variety of sources. You’ll provide context to your findings based on your expertise and knowledge of international affairs. You’ll be working in a high-paced operational environment within a multidisciplinary team.
As a successful applicant, you have an eagerness to take on new challenges and learning opportunities. You’ll learn more about telecommunications technology and different analytical tools by working closely with technical experts in other parts of CSE. You’ll develop and strengthen the competencies required to support operational efforts on matters of national security by receiving training and mentoring.
All of CSE’s activities are conducted in accordance with the CSE Act, which requires that our activities not be directed at Canadians anywhere in the world, or at any person in Canada. The CSE Act also requires that we protect the privacy of Canadians and persons in Canada when we conduct operations. These positions may be eligible for the Foreign Language Incentive Program (FLIP), which is an additional allowance on top of your annual salary, calculated as a percentage of your salary, up to a maximum of 8% depending on the language and your proficiency level.
Area of selection: Open to Canadian citizens. Preference may be given to candidates residing in the National Capital Region (NCR). A valid Enhanced Top Secret (ETS) security clearance is a condition of employment that must be met before an offer can be made.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Note: The educational program must be recognized in Canada, and you must be able to provide proof of education credentials. Students graduating within the next 12 months are eligible to apply.
Experience:
- Experience reading and listening to Mandarin at an advanced level in any setting, including academic, professional or social settings.
- Experience conducting research and analyzing information and data.
- Experience developing written products and documentation, such as reports, business cases or briefing notes.
Assets: Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position, such as linguistics, translation, foreign languages, international relations or political science. Experience in written or verbal translation from Mandarin to English or English to Mandarin. Practical experience working with IT systems in an enterprise or academic setting.
Operational requirements: Overtime and standby duty may be required.
How to apply: Submit your candidacy online by clicking “Apply” at the top or bottom of this page. If you cannot apply online or have a disability preventing you from applying online, please inform us by email at careers-carrieres@cse-cst.gc.ca before the closing date of this hiring process.
To address CSE’s current representation gaps, priority may be given to persons who self-declare as belonging to one or more designated employment equity groups: women; Indigenous peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons from racial or ethnic groups.
CSE offers an assessment process that will accommodate any reasonable measures you require to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information you provide will be addressed confidentially. The intent of this process is to fill vacant positions at CSE.
We thank you for your interest in CSE. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) is an exceptional employer for aspiring data scientists, offering a unique opportunity to work in Ottawa on impactful projects that support national security. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and mentorship, students are encouraged to grow their skills while engaging with experienced professionals in a dynamic work culture. CSE not only provides valuable hands-on experience but also fosters a supportive environment where your contributions directly influence critical missions.
