Job Description: The Protocol Officer is responsible for the coordination of incoming visits from foreign agencies and foreign travel by senior Executive members, as well as supporting the provision of advice on Executive foreign engagement. Job Responsibilities: Advise Executive offices and Service stations abroad on budgetary approvals, and provide guidance with respect to Treasury Board guidelines and Service policy. Draft hospitality requests and obtain financial approval for all expenses related to visits and travel. Ensure all requests adhere to established Government of Canada and CSIS procedures and policies. Develop and maintain professional relationships with FLRs, Executive Offices, Stations abroad, and other government departments in order to arrange visits and travel of foreign partners, including determining parameters and expectations, proposing discussion topics, and advising on appropriate Executive engagement to ensure the Service remains effective and efficient. Coordinate multiple simultaneous visits and travel of foreign agencies hosted by Executive members, including by developing agenda in consultation with relevant Executive offices, HQ/Regional branches, Service stations abroad, and foreign liaison representatives (FLRs) in Canada. Facilitate required courtesies for Executive foreign agencies upon arrival in Canada. Be sole representative of the Service and the Person of Contact for delegation throughout the visit. Conduct research and analysis on international issues of relevance to CSIS, and contribute to briefing material provided to Executive offices for the purposes of bilateral meetings, including meetings with foreign intelligence services, Ambassadors to Canada, and Canadian Heads of Mission. Coordinate and plan program for delegations and accompany delegations throughout the visit. Independently make decisions and alter program in response to changing circumstances on the ground with little to no notice in order to ensure a smooth visit or travel and to minimize risk to Service reputation and partnerships. Job Requirements: Candidates need to be flexible in terms of their working hours in order to facilitate required courtesies including delegation escort/transport. Experience in collaborating with domestic and international partners. Experience providing recommendations and advice to decision-makers. Undergraduate degree and one (1) year of experience* Experience providing recommendations and advice to decision-makers. College diploma and two (2) years of experience* Experience in collaborating with domestic and international partners. Candidates must possess a valid Canadian license and maintain a valid license throughout their employment in this position. Job Details: Company: CSIS Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careerstrivia.net
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