The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) is Canada's agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber operations and cyber security. Learn more about our mission .

CSE is the national signals intelligence agency for foreign intelligence and the technical authority for cyber security and information assurance. The Communications Security Establishment Act (the CSE Act) sets out the five aspects of our mandate .

We're looking to hire Imagery Analystsfrom diverse backgrounds to work in a dynamic and innovative area. We're looking for passionate people who will thrive working in an open-minded environment and value the different perspectives of others. You'll be working in a high-paced operational environment within a multidisciplinary team.

As an Imagery Analyst, you'll study geospatial data from imagery, intelligence databases and other sources to support national security priorities. You'll apply your knowledge of geography, remote sensing, spatial analysis, GIS, intelligence requirements and issues, and the social and physical sciences to create information, assess events, uncover relationships and identify trends. You'll produce both descriptive and predictive analyses, and clearly communicate the results, meaning, and significance through written reports or oral briefings. You may also help evaluate tools and create customized methodologies and applications.

We're looking for people who are excited to learn and grow. You'll deepen your understanding of telecommunications technology and analytical tools while collaborating with technical experts across CSE. Through training and mentoring, you'll develop and strengthen the skills required to support operational efforts on matters of national security.

All of CSE's activities are conducted in accordance with the CSE Act, which ensures that our operations are not directed at Canadians anywhere in the world, or at any person in Canada. The CSE Act also requires us to protect the privacy of Canadians and persons in Canada when carrying out our work

To find out more about our salary scale, vacation allowances and benefits (health, dental and pension plans, etc.), visit the Compensation page on our website.

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.

In order to be considered, your cover letter must clearly explain how you meet the following education and experience requirements.

Education

• Successful completion of the Canadian Armed Forces Basic Imagery Analysis qualification (AIMX).

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 twelve months are eligible to apply.

Experience

• Recent and significant experience in processing imagery and geographically referenced data using a variety of computer imaging software such as, but not limited to, Electronic Light Table software (ie: Remoteview, Socket, ENVI) and Geographic Information Systems (ie: ArcGIS software).
• Recent experience in manipulating and exploiting imagery and geospatial data to extract geospatial intelligence information.
• Recent and significant experience in authoring, editing and releasing imagery and intelligence products and presentations in accordance with standards and procedures provided by the Canadian national imagery authority.

Note: For the purposes of this hiring process, "recent" is defined as experience having normally been acquired within the last five years. "Significant" is defined as depth and breadth normally associated with two years or more of experience.

The following functional, behavioural and leadership competencies will be assessed at a later date. You do not need to include information about them in your application.

• Target Knowledge and World Context

Data Analysis

• Analytical Thinking
• Policies and Procedures
• Geography and Geographic Information Systems
• Imagery Analysis
• Interactive communication
• Working in a team
• Accountability/autonomy
• Achieving results
• Change and Innovation

Assets

Assets are "nice-to-have" expertise and skills we're interested in. If you have them, they may be used to identify which team you could best complement, or they may be invoked as a volume management strategy.

Please demonstrate on your application if you meet or possess the asset education or asset experience listed below.

• Courses/certifications in GIS, Fundamental to Intermediate Multi-spectral, Infrared and Synthetic Aperture Radar.
• University degree in Geographic Information System (GIS), geomatics, geography, OR a diploma or certificate in GIS.

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 twelve months are eligible to apply.

• Experience in researching geospatial intelligence reporting and information.
• Experience in vetting and prioritizing requests for imagery analysis from various clients within the intelligence community, and tasking imagery collection resources to meet intelligence requests from clients.
• Experience in providing mentoring, preparing training, and providing awareness briefings to colleagues, clients, and various forums on various imagery analysis topics.
• Experience in creating cartographic products.

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 before the closing date of this hiring process.

We ask you to not discuss your application with others (including on social media) besides your partner, or close family members - who should also be reminded about the need to be discreet.

This external selection process can take up to 12 months and is more comprehensive than that of many other organizations. You'll have to complete a combination of assessments, including but not limited to various testing, interview, and security clearance processes. During this selection process, rescheduling assessments will be limited because this can create significant delays in processing applications. Therefore, before you apply to this process, we ask that you commit to each assessment phase .

Candidate assessments are conducted in the candidate's official language of choice.

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, including First Nations who are status, or registered and non-status, or non-registered, Inuit and Métis; persons with disabilities, including people with a mental health condition and neurodivergent people; and persons from racial or ethnic groups.

Please note that the Employment Equity Act , which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

CSE offers an assessment process that will accommodate any reasonable measures you require to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Those measures are available to all candidates during our processes. Information you provide will be addressed confidentially.

All communications with CSE relating to this process, including email messages and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

The intent of this process is to fill vacant positions at CSE. The process may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures.

Due to the nature of CSE's mandate certain roles may expose employees to content that is difficult to process. Mental health is a priority at CSE and if any personnel feel they require assistance to preserve their mental wellbeing, they have access to services, tools and other resources to help them in both their personal and professional lives.

Please note that in an effort to maintain balance between employee development and business needs, candidates who are hired at CSE must remain in their substantive position for a minimum of twelve (12) months subject to operational requirements.

We thank you for your interest in CSE. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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