The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is hiring for tons of jobs right now, with some located right in Metro Vancouver! If you’ve been checking the job board for your next career, these positions might just be the perfect fit for you.
With salaries reaching up to $129,000 and some jobs requiring no degree, these openings are a great way to work for the federal government.
An overhead photo of CSIS NHQ in Ottawa. Photo: CSIS Canada / Facebook
CSIS JOBS IN METRO VANCOUVER
REGIONAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER
A regional protective services officer is responsible for monitoring the safety and security of government facilities, as well as the people within it.
The requirements for this position include:
- A High school diploma
- Four years of experience
- OR a combination of a college diploma and experience, totalling four years of schooling and experience together
Applicants must have experience in a protective service and security-related role in protecting assets, operations, and employees from various security threats. Additionally, they must have knowledge in managing “various competents of a security guard post, including access management and camera controls.”
This is an entry-level position located in Burnaby, B.C. with a salary ranging from $68,552 to $83,389. The closing date is December 31, 2025.
REGIONAL TECHNICAL OFFICER
A regional technical officer provides a variety of technical support and expertise through collaboration. CSIS notes that this position consists of three different streams: operational communications, technical collection, and operations.
The requirements for this position include:
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, network security, cyber security, mathematics, physics, or a related field, and three years experience
- OR a technologist diploma or a professional technologist equivalency designation and four years experience
Applicants should have experience in at least three items in the listed requirements:
- “Designing, developing, evaluating or testing technological tools and associated procedures in order to support the implementation of technical capabilities.
- Providing advice and recommendations on complex technology issues with respect to the design, deployment or maintenance of technical solutions.
- Providing training and operational support to clients and colleagues to leverage maintain and improve technical capabilities.
- Participating in cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with stakeholders outside your work unit.
- Performing technical problem solving activities for software or systems.
- Carrying out data analysis or collection activities using technical tools and tradecraft.
- Implementing, operating, configuring or troubleshooting a networking infrastructure (i.e. switches, applications, routers, VPN, desktop computing devices and servers).”
This is an experienced position located in Burnaby, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal, and Gatineau. The salary ranges from $99,392 to $120,917. The closing date is October 10, 2025.
SURVEILLANCE OFFICER
A surveillance officer is tasked with monitoring security, assuring that individuals and property are kept safe.
The requirements for this position include:
- A university degree or college diploma and two years of experience
- OR a high school diploma and four years of experience
Applicants should have experience in working in a team environment, as well as driving motor vehicles in various driving conditions. They must also have a valid and permanent Canadian driver’s license.
This is an entry-level position located in Burnaby, B.C. and Toronto, Ontario. The salary ranges from $77,427 to $94,177 with an additional allowance of 12%. The opening closes on December 1, 2025.
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