What can you do to get a career in Security Intelligence? | Phil Gurski

Have you ever thought of a career in security intelligence? No, it is not like James Bond or Jason Bourne - sorry! But if you are serious have a listen to what a 32-year veteran offers in terms of advice on how to reach your goals!

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Phil Gurski is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.

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[alanrussette]

I applied back in the early 2000s and got the "thanks, but no thanks" rejection letter within 3 months of applying. Would have loved to have worked in Intelligence.

[IzaakCha]

I have been going through the recruitment process for military intel and it is taking much longer than I had hoped. I also need to join the CAF to help pay for my last year of university, but the waiting has seemingly put my life on hold, makes you feel like you are going nowhere and threatens your morale. I am tempted to just take out another student loan, finish school, then apply directly to CSIS.

[hmacfarl]

Just found your channel Phil! Love it! I'll be binge watching. 😄😁

[ItsGoblinHour]

I'm a certified audio engineer with a love for languages and an undying interest in audio forensics and analysis. I'm beginjning the process to become a CAF member- with an end goal of working for CSIS. Do you have any advice!?

[LebaneaseRebel]

I've never been more determined to start something like this in my life

[TheStinkiestGoober]

My whole career path has been based on getting employed with CSIS or CIA, United Nations and so on. Im currently in school for a BA in sociology and political science

[batboylives]

CSIS in the north, Cree of Ontario willing and able.

[WorldWideSam.]

In regards to the IO, does it require any certain type of education to be able to apply?

[Acvsdfea]

i read michael cole's book "smokescreen", a real eye opener for me. he didnt stay long and now is based in asia.

[dmankefor]

Something on the caption said this is the way, walk in it. The least to say is thanks🙏🏼

[shshsshshsjs]

If you have served in the military, will it hinder or benefit your chances of being an IO?

[cyanius]

Hi, i wanted to reach out and ask a bunch of questions about CSIS. Since i want to know if im a good fit for them. Let me know if you got some time! Thank you and hope your day is going well! 😊

[street-smart]

I would be honored to join CSIS I plan on learning anything I can to get a spot in here I love research and evolving and I feel it is my duty to serve Canada and help protect it.

[Palafoxian]

What’s the day in the life of a surveillance officer ? There’s a job opening in my area here in Vancouver bc . I’m highly interested in how the process from selection to training is like ?

[M.Redsky]

is an intelligence officer position with the armed forces a good way to enter service with csis?

[emilefortin]

It’s my dream like it’s what I really want to do and I’m frustrated because I don’t know how

[abdullahaladnanbepari]

i need to study but how i do no can you tell me plz

[olivierleblanc]

Wouldn't it frowned upon/imprudent to be talking to people about your interests in working for a security agency (i.e reaching out to you)? Especially on social media platforms?

[vybz-]

Do you need to know English/French or could you get into this career knowing only English

[Adhussien]

I am in IT program is possible to get job from CSIS