Special emphasis will continue to be placed on maintaining the operational integrity of the Service. Although there have been directed reductions in some areas, essential positions must continue to be staffed by people with the qualifications and specialized skills related to security intelligence. Therefore, the Service will continue to recruit high-calibre university graduates to become Intelligence Officers. Because CSIS is a national organization, it maintains a presence throughout the country. Nearly half its work force is based in six regions extending from the Maritimes to British Columbia.
Most regions have a head office and district offices.
The balance of CSIS employees are located at Headquarters, in Ottawa. As a federal institution, CSIS ensures that the objectives of the Official Languages Act are met within the Service. Training and Development in CSIS CSIS is committed to fostering a work environment in which its employees are constantly learning and developing professionally. To this end, employees can participate in both internal or external courses and seminars that allow them to develop new skills, acquire knowledge, or gain new perspectives in areas that will help them in the performance of their duties. The Service's internal training and development program is comprehensive, covering a full range of training and seminars related to management, professional development, informatics, as well as operational matters.