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July 15, 2021 – CASIS Vancouver Digital Roundtable

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CASIS Vancouver is hosting a Digital Roundtable on July 15, 2021 at 18:30 PDT, via Zoom, for those interested in learning more about the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP), as well as the challenges and merits of Canada’s new whole-of-government national security review framework.

CASIS Vancouver Digital Roundtables present an opportunity to discuss emerging security concerns with practitioners and academic researchers involved in policy, tactical and strategic decision making.

With pleasure, we will have the Honourable David J. McGuinty, founding Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP), speaking on “National Security and Parliamentary Review Four Years On: Is it working?”

Digital Roundtables are free for CASIS members. Non member can purchase tickets and get more information about this and future Digital Roundtables at https://casisvancouver.ca/roundtables2021/

Kind regards,
Eduardo Franco
Deputy Executive Officer, Events
CASIS Vancouver

June 17, 2021 – CASIS Vancouver Digital Roundtable

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CASIS Vancouver is hosting a Digital Roundtable on June 17, 2021 at 18:30 PDT, via Zoom, for those interested in knowing more about how memes are being utilized to spread and normalize hate, and even to facilitate recruitment into extremist groups.

CASIS Vancouver Digital Roundtables present an opportunity to discuss emerging security concerns with practitioners and academic researchers involved in policy, tactical, and strategic decision making.

This June Digital Roundtable will have three speakers offering slightly different perspectives on the same topic:

Dr. Viveca S. Greene, Associate Professor of Media Studies at Hampshire College where she teaches courses on comedy and cultural politics, audience research, and critical media studies.
Makena Rasmussen, Graduate of Media Studies from Hampshire College and writer for Meme Insider
Dutch Clark, Graduate of Media Studies from Hampshire College and intern at Trademark Event Productions

Digital Roundtables are free for CASIS members. Non member can purchase tickets and get more information about this and future Digital Roundtables at  https://casisvancouver.ca/roundtables2021/

Kind regards,

Eduardo Franco
Deputy Executive Officer, Events
CASIS Vancouver

EC-03 (Entry) and EC-04 (Intermediate) RCMP Intelligence Analyst Positions

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Kelowna (British Columbia), Langley (British Columbia), Mission (British Columbia), Prince George (British Columbia), Richmond (British Columbia), Surrey (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia)

EC-03 Intelligence Analyst, Entry Level
$67,651 to $76,548

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Closing date: 16 June 2021 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online

 

EC-04 Intelligence Analyst, Intermediate Level
$73,027 to $84,510

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Closing date: 16 June 2021 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online

 

 

 

Analyst Position – Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections

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(link) – Analyst Position – Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections

Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections – Gatineau (Québec)
AS-04 TERM
$71,599 to $77,368

http://www.cef-cce.ca

Closing date: 14 June 2021 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online

 

 

MCM Information Processor

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Major Case Management (MCM) Information Processor

Royal Canadian Mounted Police – “E” Division, ISOC – Major Case Management Operation Service Centre (MCMOSC)

Various locations:  Kelowna (British Columbia), Nanaimo (British Columbia), Prince George (British Columbia), Surrey (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia)
CR-04 – CM equivalent: SP-CK-04
$50,821 to $54,857

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date: 31 March 2022 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online

Intelligence Analyst Job Opportunity – Canada Life

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Intelligence Analyst Job Opportunity – Canada Life

Job Description

We are Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Be your best at Canada Life.

We are looking for an Intelligence Analyst

The Intelligence Analyst – as part of a dynamic team responsible for the Canadian fraud detection activities for Group Insurance Benefits – supports the Fraud Management Team by analyzing data for fraud risk, providing intelligence support to complex fraud investigations, identifying new fraud risks and trends, and supporting management with operational insights. The ideal candidate will be one who uses their strong interpersonal, analytical, and creative abilities when working with our team and other Group Insurance business areas.

What you will do:

  • Convert information into detailed and appropriately sourced intelligence products, including reports, visual aids, and oral briefings.
  • Provide support to investigators and management by understanding, preparing, and analyzing data for regular and ad-hoc reporting.
  • Manipulate and prepare large volumes of claims data and analyze this data to identify emerging trends, and anomalies or unusual patterns requiring investigation.
  • Identify insurance fraud risk in complex situations using a variety of analytical techniques and tools and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies.
  • Produce non-standard and ad-hoc reports for stakeholders in the most effective manner possible.
  • Live our values of Customer View; Integrity; Partnership; and Communities.

What you will bring:

  • Degree or diploma in related discipline such as Social Sciences, Intelligence or Security Studies, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Demonstrated excellence in creating insight from data.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated experience working effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
  • Well-developed planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication/documentation skills.
  • Ability to excel within a Purpose/Vision driven environment.
  • Data manipulation skills – such as using SQL – are preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Access and Excel is preferred.
  • Experience in providing tactical and strategic intelligence support is preferred.
  • Experience with i2 Analyst Notebook or other link analysis application is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Social Network Analysis is an asset.
  • Knowledge of open source analysis tools and techniques is an asset.
  • Knowledge of insurance fraud landscape and investigative techniques is an asset.
  • Understanding of Group Insurance concepts and products is an asset.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today 

We are one of Canada’s top 100 employers!

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Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.   

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.  

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted 

Forensic Biologist – Application Deadline: April 26, 2021

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FORENSIC BIOLOGIST

Organization:
Ministry of the Solicitor General
Division:
Centre of Forensic Sciences
City:
Sault Ste Marie
Job Term:
1 Permanent
Job Code:
16065 – Technologist 3, Medical Lab
Salary:
$1,315.57 – $1,561.85 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Posting Status: Open

Job ID:
161735
   Apply Online
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Here is an exciting opportunity to work for the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Centre of Forensic Sciences. Become a part of the Ontario justice system by providing forensic biology examinations services.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

  • provide technical leadership in planning the activities of the technical group in order to plan, prioritize and assign work
  • conduct technical reviews and evaluations of completed work
  • ensure quality control processes are developed and maintained in alignment with the quality assurance programs in place
  • perform a range of analyses employed in forensic DNA testing
  • assist in the evaluation and need for modifications to current standards, operating procedures and forensic biology testing processes
  • set up, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, validate and provide training on instrumentation/hardware to ensure effective operations and implementation

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge

  • you demonstrate knowledge of laboratory practices and techniques and scientific theories in such disciplines as chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and their application to forensic science to conduct technical reviews and evaluation of work
  • you have knowledge of laboratory quality assurance and quality control programs, ability to acquire knowledge of standard operating procedures and legislative authorities to ensure reliability of results and compliance with accreditation standards
  • you demonstrate knowledge of leading edge and emerging technologies in the field of forensic biology and the operations and capabilities of scientifically advanced testing instruments

Technical Leadership Skills

  • your technical leadership skills allow you to provide leadership and mentoring to DNA Biologists.

Research, Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

  • you have research skills to collaborate in research projects on new methodologies, evaluation and recommendation of new procedures and equipment instrumentation, including the knowledge and skills to able to participate in research and evaluations of testing methodologies where no precedents or standards exist
  • you have analytical skills to evaluate the outcome of laboratory test results and to identify and resolve issues or problems related to samples or instruments
  • your problem solving skills enable you to provide advice and resolution, identify precautions to be taken, and to troubleshoot problems with laboratory equipment

Communication and Consultation Skills

  • you have demonstrated oral and written communication skills to prepare data findings and detailed notes of observations and tests, and to provide testimony
  • your consultation skills enable you to provide training, advice and mentoring to DNA Biologists

*IMPORTANT APPLICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS*

As part of the application process, please provide a response (500 word maximum) to the following question and submit this with your cover letter and resume. Please upload as one full document and write your full name on your response page. Those that do not include a written response will not proceed to the screening stage.

Question: Having reviewed the application materials, what do you believe to be the most important attribute of a forensic biologist, and why? Tell us, with the use of examples, how you have demonstrated this attribute.

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Permanent, 70 Foster Drive, Suite 500, Sault Ste Marie, North Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Schedule: 3

Category:
Science
Posted on:
Monday, April 12, 2021
Note:
The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next eighteen months following the closing date of the job ad posting.In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual’s employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

How to apply:

You must apply online.

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.

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.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

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.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, April 26, 2021 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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