Future Leaders- #WeAreFINTRAC- Compliance, IM/IT and Advanced Analytics (various streams)

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.

Assessment accommodation

At FINTRAC, we do work that MATTERS. We help to combat money-laundering; terrorist activity financing and threats to the security of Canada. If this mandate is of interest – then we want you!

Why FINTRAC a great place to work?

As a separate employer in the Government of Canada (GoC), we embrace FLEXIBILITY, VALUE our TALENT, INNOVATION and DIVERSITY! We offer the same benefits as the GoC; competitive compensation and performance pay for all positions. For those already employed by the GoC – this means a seamless transition!

Discretion is KEY!
Due to the nature of our work, we ask that you limit whom you tell about your application to FINTRAC – especially on social media. Please limit any discussions with your partner, or close family members and ensure they understand the need to be discreet.

► Note, because we are a Separate Agency, we have different classifications. FT-05 which is equivalent to the following groups and levels: EX-01, AS-08, CO-04, CS-04, EC-08, FI-04, PM-07

🚩 Important Messages
Please note that our current vacancies (4) are required bilingualism at the CBC level. The first round of assessment will be conducted with candidates who have VALID language results at the CBC level . The second round will be conducted later based on the staffing needs and language requirements of the position to be staffed.


🚩 HOW TO APPLY

We want to get to know you and let your leadership potential to shine through. Using a Cover Letter, interested candidates are welcome to share how they are the Right Talent for FINTRAC by highlighting their past experiences and accomplishments in relation to the requirements against the ESSENTIAL education and experience requirements AS WELL AS ASSETS of the Stream(s) they are interested in. Candidates who are missing information or submit incomplete information will be screened out. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

🚩*AMENDMENT- Please note that we did not add character/limit; however, if you receive an error message about the number of character limit, please submit your cv and cover letter directly to FINTRACJobs-EmploisCANAFE@fintrac-canafe.gc.ca

Duties

This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career, because FINTRAC is currently looking for
TOMORROW’S LEADERS for the following sectors:

STREAM 1- COMPLIANCE
►Team Lead, Compliance Sector (3 vacancies)
Mission: To support FINTRAC’s strategic outcome by ensuring that reporting entities (REs) comply with Part 1 and Part 1.1 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and associated Regulations. The Compliance Program utilizes a risk-based approach to deliver enforcement, relations and support activities that help ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations that apply to individuals and entities operating in Canada’s financial system.

STREAM 2-PARTNERSHIP POLICY & ANALYSIS
►Team Lead, Advanced Analytics (1 vacancy)
Mission: The Partnership, Policy and Analysis (PPA) sector is responsible for the development and coordination of FINTRAC’s strategic policy, research and international relationships. It is also responsible for the production of strategic financial intelligence that assists decision-makers in reducing ML/TF risks and degrading the capacity of illicit financial actors to launder the proceeds of crime and/or finance terrorism.

STREAM 3- INFORMATION MANAGEMENT/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IM/IT)
►Various TL positions
Mission: Through partnership and collaboration, IM/IT translates business needs and requirements into focused services and solutions that ensure operational integrity and agility. This allows IM/IT to respond to its mission to “provide secure, reliable and efficient solutions to contribute to FINTRACs success."

Work environment

As an employer of choice, we are proud of our excellence-driven culture bolstered by our commitment to a respectful, healthy, diverse and inclusive workplace.

FINTRAC is inclusive by design, which means:

► Commitment to cultivating a skilled, diverse workforce that allows employees to work to achieve their fullest potential
► Promotion of employee-well being by offering flexibility to balance work-life balance through flexible work arrangements, as part of our Hybrid Workplace, where operationally feasible
► Continuous learning to encourage employee innovation and growth

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff four (4) Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC positions.

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established to staff similar term and/or indeterminate positions, with various language requirements, that may become available.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Please clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet each Education and Essential AND Asset Experience criteria by providing CONCRETE examples including where, when and how these qualifications were acquired. Failure to do so will result in the screening out of your application.""

Contact information for 3 references.

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

🚩 EDUCATION
STREAM 1- COMPLIANCE
STREAM 2-PARTNERSHIP POLICY & ANALYSIS

►EDU-Bachelor degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the position.

STREAM 3- INFORMATION MANAGEMENT/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IM/IT)

►EDU- Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or in another specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

🚩 ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE BY STREAM

STREAM 1- COMPLIANCE (E1 OR E2)
►Team Lead, Compliance
E1- Extensive* operational Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) experience with one or more reporting entity sectors covered under the PCMLTFA (for example banks, credit unions, casinos, gaming, money services businesses, real estate, etc.).

OR

E2- Extensive* experience in delivering compliance activities within the Canadian financial industry on behalf of a federal or provincial supervisory/regulatory organization.

STREAM 2-PARTNERSHIP POLICY & ANALYSIS (E1 AND E2)
►Team Lead, Advanced Analytics
E1- Recent and significant experience** in leading and conducting quantitative, data science and/or data analytics projects involving large data sets and communicating key findings and conclusions to senior management;

AND

E2- Extensive* experience guiding leading and providing direction for projects that use advanced analytical software to conduct complex quantitative analysis and develop data mining models (e.g. Python, R, IBM SPSS Modeler, Statistical Packages, SAS).

STREAM 3- INFORMATION MANAGEMENT/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IM/IT (E1)
►Team Leader, Various positions
E1- Recent and significant** experience in planning and/or delivering IM/IT projects OR IM/IT solutions OR IM/IT products OR IM/IT services in areas such as: infrastructure and operations, IT security, help desk, development, data management, cloud, etc.

DEFINITIONS
*Extensive Experience is associated with the applicant having performed a broad range of associated duties on an ongoing basis for the described experience requirement as a major activity, for approximately five (5) years.

** Recent and significant experience is defined as the breadth, depth and complexity of responsibilities normally associated with having performed such duties over a period of three years or more (significant) within the last five years (recent).

🚩ALL STREAMS- ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

E1 - Extensive* experience in providing strategic advice to senior officials (such as Senior Director, Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister and above) on complex issues** and relevant to the position being staffed.

E2 - Extensive* experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships/relationship with a variety of internal AND external stakeholders such as central agencies, government departments and agencies, non-governmental organizations and/or international partners and/or private sector.

E3 - Extensive* experience in the development, management and implementation of strategies, policies, projects, initiatives or programs/services related to the position being staffed.

DEFINITIONS
*Extensive Experience is associated with the applicant having performed a broad range of associated duties on an ongoing basis for the described experience requirement as a major activity, for approximately five (5) years.

**Complex is defined as including at least three (3) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, under tight deadlines, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a significant impact on the operations of the organization, or having a potential for significant media coverage

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

AED1 - Graduation with a Masters or Doctorate from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position being staffed.
AED2- Graduate degree in a computer science, statistics, econometrics, etc.
AED3- Bachelor of law degree.

AC1- A relevant professional designation such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Institute (CAMLI).

Degree equivalency

🚩ALL STREAMS- ASSET EXPERIENCE
■ Please do not forget to explain HOW you meet one or more asset experience listed below:
AE1- Extensive* operational Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) experience within a bank or credit union.
AE2- Experience in the development and implementation of machine learning and deep learning models and/or risk models.
AE3 - Extensive* experience overseeing quantitative research and analysis projects using financial transaction data, virtual currency data, administrative data or complex microdata related to compliance or integrity functions.
AE4- Experience managing human resources**.
AE5- Experience managing financial resources***.
AE6- Recent and significant **** work experience with one or more of the following Cloud data platforms and tools: Azure Synapse, Power Plateforms, Dynamics, BigQuery, Redshift or Snowflake.
AE7- Experience working with cloud technologies such as Azure ML Studio, Azure DevOps and CI/CD concepts.
AE8- Experience working with IT Security technologies such as configuring IT Security controls or monitoring or performing security assessment, etc.
AE9 Experience in Enterprise Architecture developing artifacts in areas such as business architecture, data architecture, solution architecture, technology architecture and security architecture AE10- Experience in providing Business analysis with a focus on user research and user experience
AE11- Experience working with modern data prep and data engineering tools such as: Alteryx, Trifacta, Datameer, Paxata or related tools.
AE12- Experience working with data science languages and platforms.
AE13- Experience working in cloud-based and web-based software development using programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, PHP, Node.js, or JSON.

DEFINITIONS
*Extensive Experience is associated with the applicant having performed a broad range of associated duties on an ongoing basis for the described experience requirement as a major activity, for approximately five (5) years.

** Human Resources Management: Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have managed human resources. Some examples of managing human resources may include but not limited to: assigning work, managing performance, developing resourcing plans, determining needs and approving training, etc.

*** Financial Management: Some examples of managing financial resources may include but not limited to: full or partial delegation for a budget, forecasting, planning, budget allocation, reporting, contract management, expenditure tracking etc.

**** Recent and significant experience is defined as the breath, depth and complexity of responsabilities normally associated with having performed such as over a period of three or more (significant) within the last five year (recent).

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC and English essential.
1) The Centre's immediate needs are to staff designated bilingual positions on an imperative basis at the CBC/CBC level.

2) However, the Center could also staff designated unilingual region with an essential English language profile.

Information on language requirements

🚩 ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE BY STREAM
STREAM 1- COMPLIANCE
►Team Lead, Compliance (K1)

K1- Knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Suspicious Transaction Reporting Regulations (PCMLTFA) and associated regulations and FINTRAC guidance.

STREAM 2-PARTNERSHIP POLICY & ANALYSIS (K1 AND K2)
►Team Lead, Advanced Analytics

K1 - Knowledge of various data processing and querying techniques to work with large data sets and relational databases;

AND

K2 - Knowledge of data science, data analytics or complex statistical methods.

STREAM 3- INFORMATION MANAGEMENT/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (K1)
►Team Leader, Various positions

K1 – Knowledge of emerging IT trends and developments.

🚩ALL STREAMS- ABILITIES

A1 - Ability to effectively manage and lead;
A2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing; and
A3- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

🚩ALL STREAMS

KLC1 - Achieve results (Leaders mobilize and manage resources to deliver on the priorities of the Government);
KLC2 - Collaborate with partners and stakeholders (Leaders are deliberate and resourceful about seeking the widest possible spectrum of perspective);
KLC3 - Create vision and strategy (Leaders define the future and chart a path forward);
KLC4 - Mobilize People (Leaders inspire and motivate the people they lead);
KLC5 - Promote innovation and guide change (Leaders create an environment that supports bold thinking, experimentation and intelligent risk taking); and
KLC6 - Uphold integrity and respect (Leaders exemplify ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity).

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
FINTRAC is proud to be an inclusive employer that attracts and retains a talented workforce reflective of Canada’s rich diversity. We embrace diversity & inclusion and believe that diversified perspective and ideas is pivotal to achieving the Centre’s mandate. We believe that an inclusive work environment allows diverse teams to flourish, which in turn will help to further enhance innovation, creativity and our staff’s well-being!

Accordingly, preference may be given to candidates who are members of one or more of the Employment Equity groups (Persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, women, and Indigenous persons), and have voluntarily completed the self-declaration form on their application. Therefore, we encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
►Willingness to travel (Compliance)

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Secret security clearance - You must be a Canadian Citizen and eligible for a Top Secret security clearance to FINTRAC's standards.

FINTRAC’s process includes a suitability interview, a credit and financial check, fingerprinting, a background investigation covering at least the last 10 years, as well as other assessments necessary to determine a candidate’s suitability for work at FINTRAC.

Candidates must be able to produce sufficient records to any period of time spent outside of Canada and may be subject to further assessment.

As needed, candidates may be required to submit security documentation and may be subject to security investigations at any phase of the selection process.

Suitability is an on-going condition of employment at FINTRAC and must be maintained.

We understand that FINTRAC’s security clearance process is demanding. Protecting the safety of Canadians and the security of Canada’s economy is what we do; that is why all candidates go through a rigorous screening process before becoming a FINTRAC employee.

For more information regarding FINTRAC's Security and Suitability requirements, please visit: https://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/emplo/req-eng.

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.

Information on employment equity

► Candidate must provide a valid email address in their application, as this our method of communication with candidates. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

ASSESSMENT:

• Various tools (such as screening criteria, emails, or online assessment) may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Online evaluations and other assessment tools may be used.
• An interview will be administered.
• Reference checks may be sought.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

FINTRAC is proud to be an inclusive employer that attracts and retains a talented workforce reflective of Canada’s rich diversity. To achieve this, we leverage a variety of targeted recruitment initiatives in order to access highly skilled talent with diversified perspectives and ideas to play a pivotal role toward the achievement of the Centre’s mandate (i.e., combat money laundering, terrorist activity financing and threats to the security of Canada). Increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the Centre is a key priority from our executive cadre and has been ingrained in the FINTRAC values statement. We believe that an inclusive work environment allows diverse teams to flourish, which in turn will further enhance innovation, creativity and our staff’s well-being.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Assessments may be conducted virtually by email, telephone and/or videoconference. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their computer and mobile equipment is in working order before an assessment begins.

NOTES:

Any travel expenses incurred by candidates to attend evaluations for this recruitment process will be the candidate's responsibility.

If the position is staffed on a temporary basis, through Interchange Canada, or through an internal assignment and/or acting opportunity, the approval of your management will be required.

A short list of candidates will be selected for interview and/or an exam based on a combination of experience, career progression and achievements, as well as their overall presentation in the application.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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