WHAT YOU NEED TO NOTE:

The results of this process will be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications and various tenures including term, acting, assignment and indeterminate.
Who can apply?
Persons employed by the Federal Government of Canada
The CNSC recognizes the many benefits of providing staff with more flexible work practices and providing employees with more choice about where they do their work. The CNSC enables employees to manage their work as part of their life while fostering a culture of inclusion, health and wellbeing and delivering high quality regulatory outcomes for Canadians.
Physical onsite presence in Ottawa, Ontario will be required 3 days per week.
We encourage applicants that reside in the National Capital Region to apply.
The CNSC is committed to creating a respectful, barrier-free, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you have a special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
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EDUCATION:

College Diploma in Security Management or related field. An equivalent combination of education, experience and job knowledge may also be considered.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Bilingual imperative with proficiency at the CBC level. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess here

EXPERIENCE:

• Supervising security personnel by mentoring, assigning tasks, providing feedback, and supporting development.
• Providing security advice and guidance to clients and management.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with internal or external stakeholders.
• Recent experience working in at least two of the following security controls: security screening, information technology security, physical security, business continuity management, information management security, security requirements associated with contracts and other arrangements, security event management, security awareness or training.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Security program development and evaluation.
• Government of Canada security policies, instruments, and guidelines related to departmental security.

ASSET QUALIFICATION:

• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Experience working in Building Emergency and Evacuation Preparedness
• Experience leading a physical security program or security event management for public events.

As the Senior Physical Security Advisor, you will be responsible for overseeing a suite of complex and critical security programs for the CNSC, including Physical Security, Building Emergency and Evacuation Preparedness, Public Events Security, and other specialized programs designed to safeguard people, assets, information, and operations.
You will lead the development and implementation of physical security plans, manage contracts and contractor relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery, supervise a small but skilled team of Physical Security Officers and lead security event management for the CNSC’s Public events. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining operational continuity and upholding the CNSC’s commitment to a secure and resilient environment.