Readiness Program Officer (Security)

 

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The Consulate General of Canada in Rio de Janeiro is pleased to announce a staffing process for a Readiness Program Officer at the LE-O1 level. 

Summary of Duties
This is a Readiness and Security Program specific position reporting to the Readiness Manager (RM). The Consulate General of Canada’s Readiness Program in Rio is responsible for the management of the four pillars of emergency management (mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery) and the identification, assessment, monitoring, and management of risks related to the security of the Consulate General’s people, information, and assets.

This mandate is accomplished through specific tasks that include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and delivering security and emergency management activities and projects to enhance Readiness within the Consulate General and other Canadian missions in the Federative Republic of Brazil.
• Developing and delivering security and emergency management briefing, training and communication products to employees.
• Developing and maintaining a network of security and emergency management relationships, including with local and national governments, diplomatic missions, corporations, and others, representing the Consulate General’s interests.
• Researching, monitoring and tracking local developments and events that could have a potential impact on the Consulate General’s people, information and assets, and reporting these to Global Affairs Canada headquarters as required.
• Assisting with financial management of the program, including with contracting and procurement.

 

Area of selection/Eligibility:
This position is open to:

1. Locally-engaged staff of the Embassy of Canada in Brazil, or the Consulate General Offices, and Regional Trade Offices who meet all the essential requirements.
2. General public who meets all the essential requirements and who are currently residing and possess the right to work in Brazil, including non-nationals.

Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in Rio de Janeiro does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly; and does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

 

How to apply

Only candidates who follow the steps below will proceed into the next stage of the staffing process:

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• When you apply for the position, you must use a personal e-mail address (not corporate or educational e-mail).
• Do not include personal data such as: age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form or CV. Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. You must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates must upload a CV and complete the candidate application form in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions. Applications which do not include all the requested documents or information and/or not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to the help desk chat located at the bottom of the Application Form, nevertheless, any incomplete application after the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates are responsible to save a copy of the job poster for future reference (please note it will not be available after the closing date and the recruitment team will not be able to provide a copy).

 

Essential qualifications

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree from a legally registered institution.  

Language:

• Advanced spoken and written proficiency in English.
• Advanced spoken and written proficiency in Portuguese.

*Languages proficiency will be assessed.
*Similar to B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference - CEFR  

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of recent* professional experience managing security and/or emergency management issues within a public or private-sector organization.
• Experience in developing and delivering briefings and/or presentations to groups of people (e.g. for 5 to 50 individuals or more).
• Experience developing and implementing security-related training and/or briefings.
• Experience writing reports based on research and analysis of information.
• Experience in developing and implementing operating procedures and corporate standards.  

*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years

 

Rated qualifications
The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities, and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview online, pre-recorded or in-person, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment. All qualifications must be met.

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of the security environment and the relevant security institutions and law-enforcement agencies in Brazil.
• Knowledge of security mitigation measures and practices, both corporate and residential, used to enhance physical security and personal safety as well as reduce risk to people, information, and assets.
• Knowledge of Emergency management concepts, theories and practices including risk analysis and business continuity planning.

Abilities:

• Ability to conduct vulnerability assessments.
• Ability to work under pressure with a minimum level of supervision.
• Ability to respond to sensitive/classified contents with urgency and discretion.

Competencies:

• Resilience and Adaptability
• Strategic thinking and decision making
• Effective communication
• Working with Others and Horizontal Leadership
• Judgement and discretion
• Networking/Alliance Building

 

Asset Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Studies in corporate security or emergency management (certificates and/or diplomas will be required).
• Experience in information systems or cybersecurity.
• Advanced spoken and written proficiency in French.
• Previous experience working for a diplomatic mission, international organization (e.g., UN, World Bank, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and similar) or government.

 

Organizational Needs 
Canada’s strength is diversity, and it has played a key role in Canada’s history and development.  Because of this, the Consulate General of Canada in Rio de Janeiro values diversity, equity and inclusion in our workforce.

The Government of Canada is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organizational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

As a result, we encourage and welcome the application of Black, mixed race, quilombolas, Indigenous, with a disability, 2SLGBTQI+ or any other racialized groups. 

 

Operational Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime, often on short notice due to emergencies (which includes weekends and holidays).
• Ability to travel occasionally, sometimes with short notice.

 

Conditions of Employment
Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

• Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.
• Valid work authorization: Hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.

 

Important notes:

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English and Portuguese.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all the assessments.
• 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 contact us at LES-E-Recruitment-MXICO@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time, or full-time openings in Brazil.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.