So if you're interested in a government job that can pay you up to $100K a year, you may want to brush up your resume.
Although if your heart was set on having a movie magic moment, don't be discouraged.
Just because you may be applying for a senior role in technology or policy doesn't mean some secrecy won't be involved.
The CSIS warns all applicants to keep their application under wraps, and to not discuss it on social media or with anyone other than their close family or partner.
Even then, you'll want to tell your inner "circle of trust," as Jack Byrnes would say to be "discreet."
Here are six CSIS jobs hiring in Ontario right now:
Deputy Chief, Policy and Foreign Relations
Salary: $95,350 to $116,060
Location: Ottawa, ON
Who should apply: If you think you can handle helping lead national security and international policy issues, and are an experienced candidate, this position may be for you.
CSIS is looking for someone with an undergraduate degree in "Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Public Administration, law or security studies" and seven years of experience.
You'll need to have experience handling media relations or public affairs and dealing with policy and legal communications. As well as advising senior management on "communications, policy, legal or operational issues," according to the job posting.
In order to apply, you'll need to have had at least one year in a role where you supervised others.
Apply here
Business Intelligence Specialist
Salary: $84,050 to $102,250
Location: Ottawa, ON
Who should apply: The Business Intelligence team at CSIS is looking for some with a knack for data who can help with "data integration, visualization and data management."
You'll need to have a secondary school diploma and seven years of experience, a college diploma and six years experience, a technologist diploma or an equivalent professional technologist designation and four years experience, or a master's or undergraduate degree and three years of experience in the field.
Now when it comes to what skills you need, candidates will have to possess relevant experience like working with BI platforms, data manipulation skills, and more.
Apply here
Information Management Anaylst
Salary: $84,050 to $102,250
Location: Ottawa, ON
Who should apply: Anyone with great observation, research, and problem-solving skills with knowledge of information management could be a great candidate.
This role requires an individual to find problems with systems, policies, procedures and more and present solutions.
In order to qualify for this position, you'll need a range of education to experience from a high school diploma and seven years of experience to an undergraduate degree and three years of experience.
Apply here
IT Software Developer
Salary: $73,970 to $89,970 or $84,050 to $102,250
Location: Ottawa, ON
Who should apply: If you're looking for a job in the heat of the action, CSIS is looking for a software developer who can create solutions for technical court-sanctioned investigations.
Although you'll need some education or a whole lot of experience to qualify. From a master's or undergraduate degree in computer science or engineering to a mix of relevant education and tech experience.
Apply here
Unit Head Technology
Salary: $95,350 to $116,060
Location: Ottawa ON
Who should apply: If you're great at managing people and have a diploma or degree in "Computer science, electrical, electronics, network security, telecommunications, or computer engineering," you might be in the candidate pool.
However, if you don't have an undergraduate or master's degree and seven years of experience in the field, you'll have to have a college diploma and 10 years of experience or a Technologist diploma or a Professional Technologist equivalency designation and eight years of experience.
Candidates are also required to take a test before being selected to interview for the role.
Apply here
Database Administrator
Salary: $84,050 to $102,250
Location: Ottawa, ON
Who should apply: If you want to keep Canada safe through the power of data and have an education in computer science or another related field, this could be a great fit.
Candidates will need lots of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server 2008, and creating and using databases.
Although, how much experience you'll need will depend on your level of education.
Apply here
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