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Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC), recently named one of Canada’s 2025 Top Employers for Young People, a 2025 Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!

As Canada’s leading research and technology organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Investigator to support our Security Branch. The Senior Investigator would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Senior Investigator is mandated to lead a small team which investigate all reported or potential incidents with a possible security implication. The scope for this role includes leading the collection and interpretation of information and events generated by internal security monitoring tools and third party providers including Commissionaires.

The Senior Investigator will provide Incident Management leadership and support to highly technical and confidential investigations to address and/or eradicate potential incidents, limit potential exposure and ensure that all established NRC programs operate within established NRC security policies and standards.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

College diploma or other post-secondary program in a relevant field or a combination of education and required experience in the field of security investigations.

The following certifications will be considered as assets:

• Certification in investigation techniques.
• Certification in case management.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant** experience with responding to and investigating all reported or potential incidents with a possible security implication.
• Significant** experience with collecting and analyzing evidence to identify the root cause of potential security incidents which includes conducting interviews with appropriate groups and/or individuals.
• Significant** experience with administering an incident management program and processes including the development and leadership of multiple concurrent remediation processes, ensuring proper containment, eradication, recovery and production of required post incident reports.
• Significant** experience interacting with multiple internal and external response partners including lead agencies CSIS, RCMP, SSC, and CSE as required.
• Basic* experience participating in the delivery of recommendations and formulated strategies to improve the efficiency and consistency of all security policies, programs and applications based on incident findings.
• Basic* experience contributing to the improvement of security documentation, reporting mechanisms, awareness and training processes and enhancements.
• Basic* experience supervising employees, setting objectives, goals and priorities and insuring compliance of health and safety practices.

*Basic – a few months and up to 2 years
**Significant – 2 to 6 years

Condition of Employment

Secret Clearance
A thorough security clearance process will be applied.

For a Secret Clearance, verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process.

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of security operations, security monitoring and incident response in a complex and geographically dispersed environment.
• Advanced knowledge of implementation of investigative techniques to follow-up reported incidents, identify and verify reports and sources of further information such as operational reports and visitor logs, conduct on-site interviews and examination of physical infrastructure and facilities, and record findings.
• Advanced knowledge of the essential elements of Security Incident Management that incorporates all stages of incident impact assessment as well as the development of strategies for further prevention, mitigation and/or recovery from future incident of this nature.
• Basic knowledge of physical security concepts and standards, personnel screening and information security standards, all in accordance with the Policy on Government Security.
• Basic knowledge of controlled goods & ITAR.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

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Compensation

From $95,264 to $106,676 per annum.

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2025, the NRC has been chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, the National Capital Region’s Top Employers and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• This position is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously, however first consideration will be given to internal NRC applicants.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.