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AML Business Intelligence Analyst

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BCLC is hiring – Anti-Money Laundering Business Intelligence Analyst

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Intelligence, the AML Business Intelligence Analyst role is responsible for leading the development, implementation, maintenance and support of business intelligence and reporting solutions to the Corporate Security and Compliance division.  The role utilizes a specialized understanding of business intelligence and data warehouse operating environments and related technologies in order to grow business intelligence capabilities and to ensure the integrity of the reporting data.  As an expert in business intelligence, the role is a consultative partner to both internal (within BCLC); providing education, guidance and recommendation for improvement and to external stakeholders (service providers, vendors and regulatory bodies).

Key Accountabilities:

  • Develops predictive analytic capabilities within Corporate Security and Compliance division through the socialization and dissemination of best-practices, and the creation and maintenance of data models for new solution development in support of the dynamic business needs.
  • Develops relevant processes, procedures, and standards within a diverse Business Intelligence environment in order to drive performance and program improvement.
  • Consults and influences business stakeholders to proactively add value, understand their needs and to be able to clearly communicate this direction to internal team members. This will require the clear presentation of complex concepts to an executive audience.
  • Creates conceptual, logical and physical data models for new solution development in support of the business needs.
  • Maintains an oversight of the overall model suite to ensure consistency, accuracy and repeatability.
  • Work with Business Transformation to ensure data models are fully documented and appropriate data dictionaries are created.
  • Creates data standards to support the predictive analytic team, and ensure adherence to the standards. This may include direct influence over source data and campaign standards.
  • Liaises with and provides communication to key stakeholders, ensuring clarity and awareness of strategies and objectives for business intelligence analysis.
  • Conduct research through open source intelligence to provide products to support customer needs.
  • Prepare AML weekly/monthly/quarterly dashboards and reports for internal and external clients.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience

  • A Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or equivalent qualification or working towards CAMS certification.
  • A degree in criminology, information technology, math, economics, business or a related discipline;
  • Completion of a Forensic Science Technology Program with a specialization in Crime and Intelligence or an Advanced Specialty Certificate in crime and Intelligence would be an asset;
  • 4-6 years related experience in leading the development of business intelligence solutions within a diverse business technology environment;
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered

 

Technical Requirements

  • Excellent working knowledge of i2 Analyst Notebook, iBase, i2 WorkStation, ESRI ArcGIS 9.3 with the ESRI Crime Analyst Extension;
  • Strong knowledge of related software applications, such as MSOffice and Adobe;
  • Strong problem-solving, and business acumen;
  • Demonstrated success in developing and supporting business intelligence applications;
  • Knowledge of the methodologies used in gathering and analyzing business requirements for predictive model generation;
  • Excellent analytical ability, a strong understanding of analytical concepts and well developed creative problem solving skills;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis and success in designing reporting solutions, including but not limited to dashboards, portals, and report objects;
  • Advanced communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to develop technical documentation and to explain complex information in an effective manner;
  • Ability to act on own initiative, to exercise sound judgment and to prioritize tasks;
  • Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Please Note: This opportunity will remain open until a qualified candidate pool has been established.

Please Note: Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

See the full posting and how to apply at BCLC’s career website.

Community Coroner Job Postings

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There are 32 full-time coroners and approximately 75 community coroners working from five regional offices and the Office of the Chief Coroner in Burnaby.

  • Full-time Coroners are excluded positions (the positions are not part of the B.C. Government Employees Union) within each regional office. When vacancies occur, positions are posted on MyHR, the B.C. government`s human resources website.
  • Community coroners work on an as-needed basis. This is not full time employment; payment is based on hours worked. Check this page regularly for Community Coroner job postings.

The background preferred for community coroners is previous education and experience in legal, medical or investigative fields. Community coroners do not perform autopsies or other specialized procedures.

Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to work with grieving families in a sensitive, supportive manner; can provide leadership and coordination at scenes and have the ability to communicate effectively with the public, police, medical community and other agencies. The job requires excellent skills in communication and analysis.

Coroner Job Postings

Community Coroner, North Island (Closes Nov 22)

Community Coroner, Duncan/Cowichan (Closes Nov 22)

Community Coroner, Nanaimo (Closes Nov 22)

Community Coroner, Prince George (Closes Nov 22)

Community Coroner, Sunshine Coast (Closes Nov 22)

Community Coroner, Prince Rupert (Closes Nov 22)

Community Coroner, Vanderhoof (Closes Nov 22)

Community Coroner, Vancouver Metro (Closes Nov 15 – Eligibility list for future vacancies)

Community Coroner, Fraser (Closes Nov 15)

Intelligence Analyst Positions (various locations)

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The RCMP is accepting applications for Intelligence Analysts for various locations across Canada.

Salary:  $81,858 to $94,219

Apply online

Qualifications:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.

Significant* and recent** experience in intelligence analysis (in at least one of the following: crime, tactical, operational, strategic) including researching, collecting, evaluating and analyzing information to provide recommendations for decision makers.

Significant* and recent** experience in developing or applying analytical techniques or qualitative/quantitative methodology to advance a file or project (defined as tactical/investigative, operational or strategic intelligence).

Recent** experience in preparing and presenting briefing material for decision-makers to advance a file or project (defined as tactical/investigative, operational or strategic intelligence).

Significant** experience establishing and maintaining partnerships*** with at least two of the following: domestic or international law enforcement or intelligence agencies; government agency/departments; academic communities; private sector.

* “Significant” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties for a minimum of three (3) years.
** “Recent” is defined as experience gained within the last five (5) years.
*** Partnerships refer to outside of the applicant’s existing agency or department.

 

See the full job posting and how to apply on Government of Canada jobs website.

7th Annual IPS/IAHSS-BC Education Summit

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Integrated Protection Services (a department of Fraser Health) and the BC Chapter of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) are co-hosting our 7th Annual Education Summit on Monday October 29th 2018 at Vancouver General Hospital.

The theme of this year’s education summit is ‘Diversity – Changing Your Perspective’

IAHSS-BC IPS 7th Annual Education Summit Brochure

Attendees are security, healthcare and law enforcement leaders so this will be a great networking opportunity for students that are looking to advance their career in these fields.

As a special offer for students, we are offering tickets for just $40, an $85 saving!

Students can complete a Student Registration Form to secure their place – discounted spaces are limited!

 

Forensic Services Technology – Ontario Public Service Careers

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TALENT POOL – FORENSIC SERVICES TECHNOLOGIST

Organization: Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Division: Ontario Forensic Pathology Service

City: Toronto

Job Term: Permanent, Temporary

Job Code: 16063 – Technologist 2, Medical Lab

Salary: $1,168.86 – $1,382.54 Per Week (salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement)

Do you have a science background and special interest in forensic work? Consider this unique opportunity to join the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service as a Forensic Services Technologist, where you will provide support services for post-mortem examinations as part of the province’s death investigation process.

*Please note: the number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This Talent Pool posting will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next eighteen months.

What can I expect to do in this role?

  • Manage and coordinate biological and non-biological samples arising from post-mortem examinations (including packaging of samples, preparation of the appropriate test request forms, preparation for and coordination of transport of samples, receipt of results and returned samples, etc.)
    • Provide support related to organ and tissue retention, management of unidentified remains for Ontario, and research and development
    • Maintain an electronic database to effectively manage sample storage and allow for efficient retrieval of samples for further testing or disposition
    • Liaise with Pathologists, technical and administrative staff, Coroners, and police to coordinate sample testing, storage, and disposition at the provincial morgue

How do I qualify?

Please note:

  • Position requires frequent exposure to, handling of, and contact with bodies/remains that may be contaminated, decomposed, mutilated, and/or arthropod infested
    • Position requires frequent exposure to putrid odours
    • Position may involve exposure to potentially infectious viruses, bacteria, infectious diseases (e.g. AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, etc.)

Scientific Knowledge and Experience

  • You have knowledge of forensic science, medical terminology, and ancillary forensic testing in order to ensure proper handling of samples when supporting the work of the Forensic Pathology Unit
    • You understand basic science principles and methodologies
    • You have good knowledge of health and safety practices/procedures in order to ensure own safety and safety of others when handling biological samples and working within a laboratory setting
    • You are aware of Health Canada requirements for the storage and disposition of drugs including illicit drugs
    • You have knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and use of laboratory equipment

Strong Organization Skills

  • You are able to ensure the effective and efficient processing, transport, storage, and disposition of all biological and non-biological samples
    • You have good time management skills to complete multiple daily duties and tasks within established time frames
    • You have demonstrated attention to detail to ensure proper continuity of evidence and accurate record management

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

  • You are able to follow appropriate protocols and health and safety practices when handling samples as well as identify and resolve related issues
    • You can ensure proper and accurate documentation as well as reliable experimental results

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • You are able to respond to inquiries from various individuals in a clear and professional manner (i.e. coroners, pathologists, other medical professionals, police, lawyers, students, callers etc.)
    • You have written communication skills to prepare detailed analysis and reports
    • You have interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a team

Computer Skills

  • You are proficient with computer software packages and applications (i.e. internet, databases, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access) in order to locate and retrieve information, maintain records, and prepare a variety of documents (i.e. graphs, charts, presentations, etc.)
    • You are able quickly learn new software and programs

How to apply:

  1. You must apply online.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
  6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

See the full job posting here.

BCIT News – Exposing Human Trafficking in Canada

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Reposted from BCIT News

Exposing human trafficking in Canada: How this BCIT alumna is mobilizing the healthcare sector to help victims

September 25, 2018 by

Several years ago, Tara Wilkie, a BCIT Nursing alumna, travelled to northern Thailand to help establish a medical clinic for tribal children who were victims of sex trafficking. The number of victims and children at risk shocked her.

“I remember feeling an extreme sense of relief when I landed [back in Canada],” says Tara, a Registered Nurse with the Fraser Health Authority. After returning home from Thailand, she enrolled in the then-called Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program at BCIT to learn more.

“It was through the program as well as my employment at the Fraser Health Authority, that I began to realize that trafficking was a huge problem here. I just hadn’t seen it,” says Tara. “I actually had in my mind that trafficking was just a problem that happened in a third world.”

Hiding in plain sight

According to Statistics Canada, between 2009 and 2014, there were 396 victims of human trafficking. Experts believe that number is significantly higher.

“What we know is 88 per cent of trafficked persons are accessing healthcare at some point in time when they are in the trafficking process, and they’re not being recognized as such,” says Tara. “And so they’re being returned back into the hands of their trafficker.”

This puts healthcare providers at a crucial intervention point.

Putting trafficking in focus

“We might be the only healthcare provider or the only person outside of the trafficking process that a trafficked person comes into contact with. We need to know how to intervene and we need to know how to respond appropriately.”

That’s why Tara, trained as a Forensic Nurse Examiner, and two of her colleagues joined forces. Their goal: To train healthcare professionals and the general public and help them respond to human trafficking. Together, they designed and implemented a ground-breaking online training module. Its purpose is to improve the identification and response to human trafficking for the Fraser Health Authority. It is now available globally.

“As healthcare providers, we deal with health consequences but we can also help with judicial outcomes,” says Tara. “We need to start bridging the gaps between healthcare, law enforcement, and the judicial system. We can collect forensic evidence, which we can give to the police, and we can testify as expert witnesses.”

Tara’s work has helped raise awareness and understanding of human trafficking among health professionals. With training, they are able to better identify potential victims and help those in need.

“People are struggling and they need our help,” says Tara. “If we change our thought process [from] ‘why are they doing that’ to ‘how can we help you’, we will be much more successful in prevention and intervention.”

BCIT is proud to present Tara, who is also a part-time instructor for BCIT Forensic Science and Technology, with the 2018 BCIT Faculty and Staff Association Distinguished Alumni Award.

Cybersecurity Talent Gap – Industry Crisis

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In a recent Forbes article, Brian NeSmith examines the cybersecurity job market.

As hackers ramp up attacks with increasingly sophisticated methods and tools that are readily available for purchase on the dark web, the “white hats” need all the help they can get. According to recent estimates, there will be as many as 3.5 million unfilled positions in the industry by 2021.

See the full article here.

Fall Courses – Crime Analysis & Questioned Documents

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Forensic Investigation Courses at BCIT

Our Fall term is starting soon and space is still available in a few courses.

See the full schedule on our website.

Interested in taking a course for professional development?

Contact BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca for more information on approval to register.

 

FSCT 8433 – Crime Analysis

This course focuses on the application of crime analysis tools, techniques and methods to support crime reduction initiatives, criminal investigations, and effective deployment of police resources. Students will learn how to prepare crime statistics and crime maps, identify crime patterns, develop concise and effective written products, and attain a thorough understanding of the current state of the Crime Analysis field in Canada.

Class Meeting Times:  Saturdays, September 8 – October 13 from 08:00 – 17:00 at the BCIT Downtown Vancouver Campus.

 

FSCT 8310 – Questioned Document Examination

This course provides a broad overview of forensic document examination. It is intended for anyone who may have a need to interact with forensic document examiners, e.g. investigators, lawyers, corporate compliance officers, police and crime scene officers. The course will include the requirements needed to enable forensic document examiners to conduct examinations of signatures, handwriting, office printers, printing and other physical evidence relating to documents. NOTE: This course will not train students to become forensic document examiners.

Class Meeting Times:  ONLINE September 16 – December 2 with two in-class sessions on Saturday December 1 and Sunday December 2 from 09:00 – 16:00 at the BCIT Burnaby Campus.

 

Interested in learning more about Forensics at BCIT?  Join as at our next Info Session on September 17 starting at 6pm at the BCIT Downtown Vancouver Campus.  Register here to attend.

 

Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Analyst at BC Hydro

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BC Hydro is looking for two full-time Cybersecurity and Risk Compliance Analysts.

See the full job posting and how to apply here.

Closing Date:  September 9, 2018

Duties include:

  • Coordinate with committees of BC Hydro internal teams and stakeholders to identify potential Cybersecurity risks
  • Conduct security threat and risk assessments of IT and OT, providing guidance and recommendations for technical security controls
  • Identify and track the remediation of security risks and vulnerabilities in software and systems; confirming the impact, mitigation and remediation options
  • Analyze security test results with applicability to target environments
  • Develop technical expertise to assist operational roles when critical systems experience breaches, outages, errors, or unexpected activities
  • Coordinate with the Project Managers to ensure the projects are implemented under compliance and cybersecurity best practice

Qualifications include:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or equivalent
  • It is desirable to have a CISSP certification or one of these certifications (e.g. GSEC, GCIA, GCWN, CISA, CISM, CCNA, GPEN)
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance for a Security Sensitive Position classification
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in Information Technology, with at least 5 years in cybersecurity
  • Experience in several of: Active Directory, Intrusion Prevention/Detection (Network, Host, Wireless), Security Information Event Management (SIEM), log management, VPN, Firewalls, NGFWs, Wireless Intrusion Prevention (WIDS), Web Content Filtering, Internet Policy Enforcement, Strong Authentication, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Database Activity Monitoring (DAM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, Encryption