Security Manager

Bird Construction

• $75K — $95K *
Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in security roles, ideally with government or high-security projects.
  • Proficient in developing and maintaining Security Implementation Plans and compliance programs.
  • Strong knowledge of PSPC Contract Security Program requirements, including personnel screening.
  • Experience coordinating with government stakeholders like DND, DCC, and PSPC is advantageous.
  • Experience in leading security teams and managing project security requirements.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Chair bi-weekly security meetings to ensure ongoing communication among stakeholders.
  • Maintain, implement, and update the project Security Implementation Plan effectively.
  • Direct and manage the security team while addressing all project security requirements.
  • Coordinate security matters with DND and DCC representatives to ensure compliance.
  • Investigate and report on all security incidents and breaches promptly.
  • Conduct periodic security awareness training sessions for team members.
  • Oversee onsite DSC and IT media requirements to protect sensitive information.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a high-security environment with government and military collaboration.
  • Potential for professional development through training and leadership roles.
  • Gain valuable experience managing security in high-stakes projects.
  • Ability to influence and shape security protocols at a significant level.
  • Work within a collaborative team atmosphere with a focus on integrity and discretion.
Full Job Description
Security Manager

Reporting to the National Security Officer, the Security Manager is responsible for overseeing project security requirements, ensuring compliance with the Contract Security Program (CSP), and maintaining the project's Security Implementation Plan. This role provides leadership to the project security team, coordinates with DND and DCC representatives, manages security incidents and investigations, and supports the protection of sensitive information, assets, and personnel throughout the project lifecycle.

Please note that this position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance. This role will be based out of our Ottawa office.

What You Will Be Working On

  • Shall chair bi-weeklysecuritymeetings

  • Shall maintain, implement and update the projectSecurityImplementation Plan

  • Direct the overall management of thesecurityteam and manage projectsecurityrequirements

  • Shall coordinate with the DND and DCCsecurityrepresentatives on matters relating tosecurity

  • Investigate and report all incidences and breaches

  • Shall hold periodicsecurityawareness training sessions

  • Ensure compliance with the ContractSecurityProgram (CSP)

  • Shall oversee the onsite DSC and IT Media requirements for the project

What We Are Looking For

  • High school diploma required.

  • Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a security coordination, security administration, or security management role, preferably supporting government, defence, infrastructure, or other high-security projects.

  • Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Security Implementation Plans, security procedures, and compliance programs.

  • Strong knowledge of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP) requirements, including personnel screening and safeguarding of information.

  • Experience coordinating with government stakeholders and security authorities, including DND, DCC, PSPC, or similar organizations, is considered an asset.

  • Experience leading security personnel and managing project security requirements.

  • Experience investigating, documenting, and reporting security incidents, breaches, and corrective actions.

  • Knowledge of document safeguarding, secure media handling, and information protection requirements.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  • Holding a recognized ASIS certification, such as Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP), is considered an asset.

  • Must possess, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, a Government of Canada security clearance.

  • Strong organizational, analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver security awareness training and chair stakeholder meetings.

  • Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

* Ladders Estimates

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