CSIS is hiring in Montreal and you could make over $120K if you speak one of these languages

You don’t have to be a super-spy to land a job with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) — it turns out the government agency offers a whole bunch of high-paying roles where you can channel your inner James Bond without all the car chases and explosions.

CSIS is hiring Foreign Language Communications Analysts in Montreal, and if you’re fluent in Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Punjabi, Urdu or Hindi, you could snag a Government of Canada job that pays up to $120,917 a year.

The federal intelligence agency is looking to fill positions in various regional offices across the country, with spots available in their Montreal office as well as in Burnaby, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax.

As a Foreign Language Communications Analyst at CSIS, your work will be crucial to national security. You’ll be translating materials from languages like Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Punjabi, Urdu or Hindi into English or French. The job is more than just translating, though — you’ll also analyze and assess the relevance of this information to ongoing investigations. Your insights could help uncover important leads that keep Canadians safe!

In addition to translation, you’ll conduct deep research into social, economic and geopolitical topics, drawing on your understanding of different cultures. CSIS is looking for someone who’s not just good with languages but also has a keen interest in intelligence and politics. Plus, you should be comfortable working with computer systems and social media — because in today’s world, that’s where a lot of the action happens.

In order to be eligible, you need to be a Canadian citizen with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized Canadian institution. You’ll also need at least two years of experience in research, analysis and report writing. And, of course, you must be fluent in one of the required languages, as well as in English or French.

As you might expect, CSIS has some strict security requirements. You’ll need to get an “Enhanced Top Secret” security clearance, which includes a security interview, a polygraph test and a thorough background check — even your finances will be reviewed. Oh, and stay away from illegal drugs — using them at any point after you apply could disqualify you.

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, don’t wait too long — the application closes on October 15.

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