Analyst, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada) · Posted Nov 6, 2026
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- On-site
- Full-time · Mid
The Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst is accountable for the ongoing collection, integration, and analysis of OSINT data gathered from a wide range of publicly available sources, social media platforms, traditional and non-traditional internet sites, and for validating the data, sources, and timeliness of such data in producing intelligence reports.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and link new data with previously conducted intelligence analysis
- Prepare intelligence briefings, security assessments and threat/risk analyses
- Recommend improvements to OSINT data collection processes and tools
- Support decision-making on mitigation measures to address evolving risk levels
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in History, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Sociology, International Studies, Criminology, or a related field OR acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Nice to have: Knowledge and understanding of Parliament Hill and the House of Commons as an institution
- Nice to have: Experience drafting intelligence briefings, security assessments, and threat/risk analyses
- Nice to have: Experience using social media platforms and technology, the implications of their policies, and rules of practice
- Nice to have: Experience in the use of open-source intelligence tools, techniques, and procedures to conduct online investigations and research