Analyst, Business Continuity and Emergency Preparedness

Analyst, Business Continuity and Emergency Preparedness

Reference number : PPS24J-050300-000013

Selection process number : 24-PPS-SPP-167 Parliamentary Protective Service - Departmental Security Sector

Ottawa (Ontario)

AS-04, AS-05 - The position is at the PSA-8 group and level and the salary is based on a 35-hour work week.

$78,238 to $102,955 (Under Review)

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Closing date : 18 July 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : AREA OF SELECTION 1 : Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the NCR.

AREA OF SELECTION 2 : Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in Canada.

If there are insufficient applications from Area of Selection 1, Area of Selection 2 will be considered.

Please note that relocation and travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Duties

• Defines the Business Continuity / Emergency Management Program’s operational direction, objectives, and priorities, ensuring alignment with those of the Office of the Senior Security Officer (SSO).
• Responsible for the strategic and operational aspects of the program, including leading and being responsible for the development, evolution, maintenance, and day-to-day planning, coordination, and administration of the Business Continuity or Emergency Management Program and its activities in accordance with policies, standards, and best practices.
• Acts as the subject matter expert in business continuity or emergency management and advise heads of units, other programs, and entities.
• Manages program processes, including unit business impact analysis, business continuity planning, training and exercises, and program expenditures / transactions.
• Participates in providing administrative, logistical, operational, and expertise support to the Emergency Operations Centre when activated.
• Develops responsible, sustainable, and proactive risk-based continuity planning aligned with emergency management and fire safety partners to enable optimal continuity and recovery from adverse situations.
• Initiates, develops, implements, and continually improves policies, plans, procedures, standards, and tools related to business continuity and operational continuity and the recovery of activities.
• Designs and coordinates project plans to support the successful implementation of program initiatives.
• Monitors current and emerging disruptive risks, stay abreast of evolving issues elsewhere that may impact PPS and make the necessary changes to program direction and priorities.
• Provides expert strategic and operational business continuity advice to the Senior Manager, PPS’ leadership.
• Reports on planning status, preparedness efforts and readiness level.

Work environment

The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

PPS has its own classification, compensation system and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.

What we offer :

• Paid Training
• Health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• Public Service Pension Plan
• 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules
• While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station

Intent of the process

The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified and / or partially qualified candidates to staff two (2) positions for a one (1) year period with a possibility of extension.

The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within the PPS and for other organizations.

Positions to be filled : 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion post-secondary educational program* or an acceptable combination of education, experience and / or training in a field relevant to the position being staffed.

The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

EXPERIENCE :

E1 Recent* and significant experience in administering or delivering business continuity planning and / or emergency preparedness programs.

E2 Significant experience in assisting in developing or implementing policies and / or procedures in a security, business continuity or emergency management operational environment.

E3 Experience in participating in working groups, collaborating and maintaining a network with internal and external stakeholders.

DEFINITION :

Recent means within the past six (6) years.

Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis for over a given period of time.

KNOWLEDGE :

K1 Knowledge of Government of Canada security controls, lead security and intelligence agencies of the federal government, other orders of government and the private sector.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSETS

EDUCATION :

Professional certification from either the Disaster Recovery Institute, the Business Continuity Institute, or other similarly reputable organizations is an asset.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

EXPERIENCE :

AE1 Significant* experience applying BCI, DRI, CSA, ISO standards, principles, and best practices related to business continuity planning.

AE2 Experience implementing privacy breach, cybersecurity and IT disaster recovery requirements.

AE3 Experience applying organizational response models and best practices for significant emergencies and disruptions such as natural disasters, CBRNE incidents, violent threats, technological disruptions, labour disruptions (strikes / lockouts), etc.

AE4 Experience applying emergency and / or risk management standards, principles, and processes.

AE5 Experience working within a federal institution including separated agencies and crown corporations.

DEFINITION :

Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis for over a given period of time.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB / BBB)

Information on language requirements :

In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting :

PPS CORE COMPETENCIES :

Teamwork and Collaboration

Thinking Skills

Communication

Leadership

Client Service Orientation

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES :

Dependability

Adaptability / Flexibility

Conditions of employment

You must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance and an Enhanced Reliability Status clearance. The process involves a background investigation that includes :

• a loyalty assessment;
• law enforcement verifications;
• credit and financial verifications;
• a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, and alcohol or drug use;
• personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process.

You must also consent to completing a personal history questionnaire, and being fingerprinted and photographed.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve.

We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Please visit PPS web site under Careers >

Opportunities or at for guides that will help you prepare your application and for an interview.

We also encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.

All communication (screening, assessments, invitations, results) with applicants will be done by e-mail. Ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid, always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.

To submit your on-line application, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs website. Once your account is created, return to the job poster, and select the button "Apply Online" below.

Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each qualification (education, experience, and assets) by answering the screening questions in the online application.

You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s).

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.

Depending on the number of applicants volume management strategies MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement to be appointed to a position.