Student: Policy and Foreign Relations

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Canadian Security Intelligence Service Full time

**Important**:
**Closing Date**
2023-07-11

**Reference Number**
24-968-STU-PFR-03

**Job Category**

Co-op

Internship Program

Student Employment

**Who Can Apply**
Canadian Citizens

**Location**
Ottawa, Ontario

**Salary Range**
Hourly Salary

**Status**
Term - 4 to 16 months

**Language Requirement**
Various

**Deadline**

Work term**:Summer 2024**
When to apply: February 1, 2023, to May 31, 2023

Work term**:Fall 2024**
When to apply: June 1, 2023, to September 29, 2023

Work term**:Winter 2025**
When to apply: October 3, 2023, to January 31st, 2024

**Job Summary**:
CSIS is looking for students who thrive on tackling diverse challenges in a unique environment. If you are up for the challenge and want to join one of our highest performing teams, there is no doubt that your contributions to CSIS will provide a meaningful impact to our mission of helping keep Canadians safe against national security threats.

CSIS offers opportunities for students to gain valuable experience with the possibility to return for multiple placements in different areas.

Students will be given the opportunity to cultivate their skills and knowledge by being paired with experienced employees who will provide feedback during the work term. They will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and experience before choosing a career specialization.

**Policy and Foreign Relations (Ottawa only)**

Students will assist with tasks including but not limited to the following:

- Support the development and coordination of strategic policy and/or foreign relations files by providing related advice to senior management, including recommendations on the management of Cabinet and Parliamentary business, foreign travel and/or allied engagement.
- Prepare briefing material, speeches, correspondence and/or presentations for the Director and/or Minister and senior officials for meetings with domestic colleagues and counterparts, and/or foreign partners.
- Formulate and participate in the drafting of Cabinet documents (such as Memoranda to Cabinet, Aide-Memoire, talking points, decks).
- Conduct relevant consultations on matters before Cabinet and in Parliament, or in advance of Executive foreign visits and travel, in order to develop and set appropriate Service positions and objectives.
- Research, analyse and interpret Cabinet documents, Parliamentary committee reports, foreign reporting and messages, and/or other documents.
- Assist in the coordination and preparation of Executive foreign travel and visits.
- Assist in the development and implementation of communication strategies. This might include coordination with media and stakeholders.
- Maintain a constant, broad awareness of current national security media environment and developing political and policy issues - foreign and domestic that could impact upon CSIS.

**Education**:

- Political Science
- Strategic Studies
- Public Administration
- Communications
- Journalism

**Experience**:

- Experience may have been acquired through formal and informal settings (e.g. school, volunteer, work experience or projects).
- Providing strategic advice, conducting analysis and making recommendations.
- Compiling and analyzing information to support the development of policies or the coordination of initiatives.
- Collaborating and coordinating with stakeholders.
- Writing and editing communication products for various audiences. This includes social media content, communication plans, fact sheets, backgrounders, media responses and media lines.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet tight deadlines

Experience with social media platforms and tools such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Hootesuite and Instagram is considered an asset.

**Competencies**:

- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Judgement
- Problem Solving

**Conditions of Employment**:
Applicants must be registered as a full-time, post-secondary student in an accredited academic institution recognized in Canada. Priority consideration may be given to those enrolled in an accredited co-op/internship program.

**Notes**:
Applicants MUST include the following information in their cover letter in order to be given further consideration:
Name of Student:
Graduation date:
Program of Study:
Post Secondary School:

- Location: Ottawa, Ontario.
- Travel costs benefits may apply. Further information will be disclosed during the interview process.
- Availability: What is the length of your term (4, 8, 12 or 16 months)?
- Studies: What is your current year of study and your expected graduation date?

Tips for your Cover Letter and Resume:

- Tell us your story: why do you want to work for CSIS?
- Work objectives.
- Technical abilities (where applicable).
- Volunteer or work Experience (where applicable).
- Projects (where applicable).

Second language evaluation tests may be administered.

At CSIS, we are not looking to simply fill student placement positions every four months. Our program is designed



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