If a job requires access to classified or protected information and assets, the employee must have security clearance status before he/she can work. For example, jobs in a bank and with the government require employees to have security clearance.
There are various levels, including Reliability Status, Confidential (Level 1), Secret (Level 2), and Top Secret (Level 3). Some of these require a person to have lived in Canada for at least 10 years.
Obtaining security clearance is dependent on the situation:
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Certain jobs require that candidates must have security clearance already. However, if you do not have security clearance, and if the job has been advertised through an employment agency, it may be possible to obtain security clearance through the agency. First, apply to the agency for the job and let them know your situation. If the agency selects you for the job, the agency would process your security clearance. Please note: the agency will only do this for a candidate that has been selected for the position, not all candidates. |
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Certain jobs require security clearance but will accept applications from candidates without security clearance. The job description will usually state that security clearance can be processed after the candidate is hired. If you are selected for the position but do not have security clearance, the employer or government department that hires you will process your security clearance. |
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Another possible way for obtaining security clearance is to make a general application to an employment agency. When you make a general application, you do not need to apply to a specific job. In other words, submit your resume to the agency, clearly stating your objective and the types of positions you are looking for. If the agency is able to match you with a job in their listings, the agency will process the security clearance.
Tip: It is more effective to submit your resume to an employment agency in person by visiting their office instead of sending it on-line. This will give you the opportunity to ask to speak with a representative or make an appointment. If you send your resume on-line, your chances of getting a call are lower.
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For more information, please go to this website: www.ciisd.gc.ca/text/isp/psc-e.asp |
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