Co-op: Analysis & Exploitation of Info Sources
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS)
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Ottawa, Ontario
Contract type: Intern
Job Summary
Work Term: Fall 2026 (September - December)
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is seeking to hire students who are looking for a Co-op or internship placement opportunity from September 2026 to December 2026.
Eligibility: We will only be considering applicants enrolled in an accredited Co-op or Internship program in line with their program requirements from their post-secondary academic institution.
CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to the physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.
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.
Our program is designed to identify and develop potential full-time employees.
Special consideration may be given to those with a proficiency in both official languages of Canada.
Analysis and Exploitation of Information Sources (AXIS)
Analysis & Exploitation of Info Sources offers a wide variety of specializations; you can apply to one or multiple areas of interest within the branch for student job opportunities.
Students will gain exposure for development in the following areas:
Students can cultivate their skills and gain valuable experience in the following fields:
Stream 1 - Dataset Coordinator/Data Governance
Registered full-time in one of the following academic paths and years at the time of placement:
Experience
Candidates with the following experience are preferable:
Experience may have been acquired through formal and informal settings (e.g. school, volunteer, work experience or projects).
How To Submit An Application
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:
College or undergraduate
Annual Rate: $46,548-$66,035
Hourly Rate: $23.79-$33.75
Graduate
Annual Rate: $53,220-$67,151
Hourly Rate: $27.20-$34.32
Reference Links
Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is an important factor considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection process. Therefore it is important not to use any illegal drugs from the time you submit your application.
Others
Important
Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.
CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) . CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology.
CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.
Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.
CSIS Offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge all Indigenous People across Canada and their connection to these lands.
The personal information provided in your application is protected under the Privacy Act and will be held in Personal Information Bank SIS/P-PU-025.
We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Apply Now
Work Term: Fall 2026 (September - December)
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is seeking to hire students who are looking for a Co-op or internship placement opportunity from September 2026 to December 2026.
Eligibility: We will only be considering applicants enrolled in an accredited Co-op or Internship program in line with their program requirements from their post-secondary academic institution.
CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to the physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.
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.
Our program is designed to identify and develop potential full-time employees.
Special consideration may be given to those with a proficiency in both official languages of Canada.
Analysis and Exploitation of Information Sources (AXIS)
Analysis & Exploitation of Info Sources offers a wide variety of specializations; you can apply to one or multiple areas of interest within the branch for student job opportunities.
Students will gain exposure for development in the following areas:
- Teamwork and individual contributions;
- Exposure to knowledgeable and passionate subject matter experts;
- Collaborative work environments;
- Improve time and project management skills;
- Diverse work force.
Students can cultivate their skills and gain valuable experience in the following fields:
Stream 1 - Dataset Coordinator/Data Governance
- Conduct research and analysis on datasets received, prepare or compile documentation, and review and coordinate submissions;
- Contribute to oral and written briefings to management, internal and external stakeholders and on data governance challenges;
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop templates, update standard operating procedures, and propose recommendations;
- Compile and generate usage statistics, draft reporting for review and oversight bodies.
- Perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of the program;
- Assist with open source and social media research projects;
- Develop a tracking system for TIIC’s inventory;
- Gain exposure to the day to day of operations of the TIIC;
- Provide advice on the most up-to-date Internet applications that will enhance work in the Open Source Intelligence space.
- Support Operations efforts;
- Analyze financial data provided by financial institutions and Government partners;
- Make inferences and draw conclusions;
- Write reports and present findings;
- Analyze biometric data, geospatial data and geographic data;
- Support the production of policy documentation and standard operating procedures for the section;
- Perform the secretariat functions for working groups, including producing meeting agendas and meeting minutes, and following up on critical actions.
- Create a repository of Canadian and foreign publications;
- Participate in databases trial and evaluation and create user guides for these databases;
- Assist a research team in the triage and distribution of research requests;
- Create library subject guides highlighting our resources and reputable sources available online;
- Participate in the review and triage of the current library collection;
- Assist with the serials’ management and the cataloguing of resources;
- Support the upgrade of our Integrated Library System.
Registered full-time in one of the following academic paths and years at the time of placement:
- College Diploma student in their 3 rd year;
- Undergraduate degree student in their 3rd year or higher;
- Graduate-level student (Master’s or Ph.D.)
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- International Relations
- Law/Legal Studies
- Communications
- Social sciences
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Business
- Mathematics
- Information and Records Management
Experience
Candidates with the following experience are preferable:
Experience may have been acquired through formal and informal settings (e.g. school, volunteer, work experience or projects).
- Experience in learning and using productivity software, collaboration and online tools;
- Experience in the writing of briefing notes, creating presentations, compiling complex documents or dossiers;
- Experience in policy research, analysis and writing;
- Experience in leading stakeholder engagement and coordination;
- Experience in program evaluation, audit, compliance monitoring or risk assessment;
- Experience in open source research;
- Experience in data analytics;
- Experience in an Information management or Library environment (e.g., Serials, Collection, Research).
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Teamwork
- Client Services
- Initiative
How To Submit An Application
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:
- Specify if you are enrolled in a co-op placement, internship or student job.
- Indicate your desired stream(s) in order of preference.
- Availability of your work term (4, 8, 12 or 16 months)?
- Your current year of study and expected graduation date.
- Tell us your story: why do you want to work for CSIS?
- Work objectives.
- Technical abilities (where applicable).
- Volunteer or work Experience (where applicable).
- Language abilities in French, English and foreign languages.
- Projects (where applicable).
College or undergraduate
Annual Rate: $46,548-$66,035
Hourly Rate: $23.79-$33.75
Graduate
Annual Rate: $53,220-$67,151
Hourly Rate: $27.20-$34.32
Reference Links
- Hourly salary
- Public Service Commission Approved CO-OP (Co-operative Education)/Internship Programs
Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is an important factor considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection process. Therefore it is important not to use any illegal drugs from the time you submit your application.
Others
Important
Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.
CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) . CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology.
CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.
Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.
CSIS Offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge all Indigenous People across Canada and their connection to these lands.
The personal information provided in your application is protected under the Privacy Act and will be held in Personal Information Bank SIS/P-PU-025.
We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Apply Now
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