Team Lead - Security Compliance Specialist

at  Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself Ensuring effective policies, procedures and security compliance activities are implemented for CNL sites in accordance with CNSC Nuclear Security Regulations and CNL business goals? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Security Compliance Specialist - Team Lead to liaise with internal and external organizations to coordinate initiatives requiring security planning and compliance involvement and share best industry practices.

What will you be doing !

• Coordinating the review of Management System document, plans, procedures and work instructions for implementation to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Leading the development of annual Threat and Risk Assessments and Licensed Site Security Reports.
• Conducting reviews of various CNL project plans, Management System and line level documents to ensure security compliance requirements are met.
• Developing Transportation Security Plans in coordination with internal and external stakeholders in line with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating the conduct of the security self-assessment activities in accordance with the annual Integrated Assessment Plan.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining annual security self-assessments for required CNL facilities.
• Under the direction of the Manager, Security Program, coordinate the conduct of security field walk downs at various CNL facilities to ensure the ongoing maintenance of compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Developing plans to ensure appropriate cause analysis and corrective actions are taken to address identified gaps or deficiencies through the Impact system in alignment with CNSC regulatory requirements.
• Implementing the Continuous Behaviour Observation Program (CBOP) at CNL, and coordinate the review of that content on an ongoing basis.
• Facilitating the conduct of security briefings and awareness sessions for various CNL organizations as requested.
• Coordinating the conduct of annual Security Awareness and cultural communication activities within the Security Compliance team.
• Coordinating and participating in CNSC regulatory inspections, performance testing exercises or technical meetings.
• Acting as a resource to the CNL Investigator to support investigations as required.
• Advancing personal knowledge of Security Management through ongoing training and certification.
• Attending meetings with internal partners (e.g. Safety Meetings) and other meetings as directed by management.
• Maintaining cooperative working relationships with external security intelligence and emergency response organizations to ensure awareness of security threats.
• Monitors project finances and makes financial recommendations to the Manager, Security Program and ensuring compliance to assigned budget provisions.
• Developing new or adapting current processes and procedures within established policies or operating standards to achieve objectives.
• Reviewing self-assessment or investigation outcomes and developing corrective action plans to address gaps or deficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for :

• Someone who has the ability to:
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and strong moral and ethical character.
• Comprehend and organize information, assess issues and take action within broad organization objectives dealing with a variety of diverse technical, complex organizational and economic challenges.
• Plan, organize and coordinate activities of self and others to achieve organizational targets.
• Identify, analyze and assess risks, select risk-avoidance options, and design and implement cost effective prevention and control measures.
• Design and implement contingency plans, as appropriate.
• Be tactful and considerate as the incumbent must meet with persons from a vast variety of organizations and will also be expected to give lectures of a security nature
• Work effectively in a dynamic and changing work environment.
• Understand and effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, sensitive information to line management within the HSSE mission and to senior and middle management within other CNL missions
• Experience:
• Training and experience incorporating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts is considered an asset.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in a business or security/police related discipline with a demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise employees performing similar technical work.
• Work experience in the CNL formal document review and approval process or similar demonstrated experience developing and maintaining organizational security documentation is required.
• Investigative training and/or pertinent auditing experience is considered as asset.
• Familiarity with Treasury Board of Canada guidelines, Government of Canada Security Policy and working knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Provincial and Municipal Statutes and CNL’s established encryption program (Entrust).
• Knowledge and comprehension of CNL Security policies and procedures and CNSC Nuclear Security Regulations and associated regulatory documents.
• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance Standards for appropriate scope of work, providing objective surveillance and support for conformance to Quality Standards.
• Education:
• Post-secondary diploma with concentrated studies in a business or security/police related discipline or equivalent in knowledge and related experience.
• Formal training and/or experience developing Harmonized Threat & Risk Assessments (HTRA)
• Professional certifications such as CPP or CNSP is considered an asset.
• Security clearance eligibility required: Level 2 Secret which has a minimum requirement of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom . CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions :

• The position requires the individual to be able to operate computer and communications equipment, as well as send, receive and analyze various forms of communication (e.g phone calls, email, web based meeting apps etc.)
• May be required to work extended hours as well as travel to various CNL satellite sites on a planned or ad-hoc basis.
• Must be willing to travel on an as required basis and be willing to remain on-duty during an emergency.
• The position is classified as partially remote with a requirement to be available on site at least three days per work week and the ability to attend site when necessary. The majority of the work will be conducted in an office setting, with some activities requiring attendance outdoors and in any requisite safety gear (e.g. hard hat, goggles, safety shoes etc.)

Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We’re reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location :
CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.
CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable a hybrid workforce where possible. Our Hybrid employees work with their manager to establish expectations for when they will be on-site vs. working from home.
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here further on our DE&I Commitment.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

• Coordinating the review of Management System document, plans, procedures and work instructions for implementation to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Leading the development of annual Threat and Risk Assessments and Licensed Site Security Reports.
• Conducting reviews of various CNL project plans, Management System and line level documents to ensure security compliance requirements are met.
• Developing Transportation Security Plans in coordination with internal and external stakeholders in line with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating the conduct of the security self-assessment activities in accordance with the annual Integrated Assessment Plan.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining annual security self-assessments for required CNL facilities.
• Under the direction of the Manager, Security Program, coordinate the conduct of security field walk downs at various CNL facilities to ensure the ongoing maintenance of compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Developing plans to ensure appropriate cause analysis and corrective actions are taken to address identified gaps or deficiencies through the Impact system in alignment with CNSC regulatory requirements.
• Implementing the Continuous Behaviour Observation Program (CBOP) at CNL, and coordinate the review of that content on an ongoing basis.
• Facilitating the conduct of security briefings and awareness sessions for various CNL organizations as requested.
• Coordinating the conduct of annual Security Awareness and cultural communication activities within the Security Compliance team.
• Coordinating and participating in CNSC regulatory inspections, performance testing exercises or technical meetings.
• Acting as a resource to the CNL Investigator to support investigations as required.
• Advancing personal knowledge of Security Management through ongoing training and certification.
• Attending meetings with internal partners (e.g. Safety Meetings) and other meetings as directed by management.
• Maintaining cooperative working relationships with external security intelligence and emergency response organizations to ensure awareness of security threats.
• Monitors project finances and makes financial recommendations to the Manager, Security Program and ensuring compliance to assigned budget provisions.
• Developing new or adapting current processes and procedures within established policies or operating standards to achieve objectives.
• Reviewing self-assessment or investigation outcomes and developing corrective action plans to address gaps or deficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager