Location: Ottawa, Canada
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For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean’s, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Trade Compliance Specialist will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Technology Control Plan (TCP) to ensure compliance with national and international export control regulations and internal security protocols. In collaboration with the site Trade Compliance Officer, IT Security, and the AJISS Program Management and Engineering teams, the TCM contributes to drafting compliance documents, delivering training and awareness sessions, attending program meetings, supporting the completion of Security Requirements Checklists (SRCLs) and ensuring monitoring adherence to applicable export and security requirements. A key focus of the role involves the classification of export-controlled and controlled goods technologies, as well as managing access authorizations to ensure only cleared personnel have access to sensitive information. The TCM plays a vital role in safeguarding the integrity and security of technical data throughout the organization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma/Degree in business or engineering and/or equivalent experience in a business environment
• 3-5 Experience in export control management or compliance (sanctions)
• Familiarization with Canadian and US trade regulations (EIPA, CGP, ITAR, EAR)
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, word, Excel and Power Point
• Aptitude for or experience with the use of information systems (ex: SAP, Windchill, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in working the defence industry
• Knowledge on CGP
• Knowledge on IT Security
• Experience with the use of an ERP system (ex: SAP)

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Full time, standard business hours.
• Travel Max 5 times per year (Canada and US)