Job Number:

J0726-0885

Job Title:

Senior Corporate Security officer

Division:

3341 Corporate Security Division

Location:

Head Office, Ottawa

Tenure:

Indeterminate

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

Salary Range:

$90,396.00 - $125,510.00/Year (Salary Under Review)

Classification:

REG6

Language Requirements:

Bilingual Imperative

Language Profile:

BBB

Unionized Position:

Yes

Number of Positions:

1

Position Number:

3341-03

Security Clearance:

Top Secret

Medical Evaluation:

No

Nuclear Energy Worker:

No

Closing Date:

October 8, 2026, 11:59pm (EST)

What You Need to Note:

The results of this process may 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

Within the flexible work model, CNSC employees are currently expected to work in-person for at least 25% of their normal schedule depending on the operational requirements and duties of the position.

Physical onsite presence in Ottawa, Ontario will likely be required 3 days per week.

Applicants must reside or be willing to relocate to the National Capital Region (NCR). Relocation assistance may be offered to a successful candidate residing outside of the National Capital Region.

Who you are

You are a security professional with experience managing corporate security programs in a federal environment. You provide practical advice, build strong relationships with clients, and help ensure security requirements are understood and applied consistently. You are comfortable leading projects, developing guidance and training, and addressing complex security issues.

What you'll do
As a senior corporate security officer, you will be responsible for:
• Leading and supporting two or more corporate security program areas, such as personnel security, security awareness and training, travel security, or security in contracting.
• Providing subject matter expertise in the development, enhancement, and implementation of corporate security program elements, including guidelines, procedures, and work practices, in a manner consistent with Government Security Policies.
• Providing advice and recommendations to management and employees on security requirements and best practices.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of corporate security policies, guidelines, procedures, standards, and program activities to ensure alignment with Government of Canada Direction and the evolving industry/threat landscape.
• Supporting the development and delivery of security awareness training and outreach activities, including the Traveller Security Program, ensuring staff are provided with and understand their security responsibilities.
• Monitoring program performance, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement, and supporting compliance with Government of Canada security requirements.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure corporate security programs remain effective and aligned with government direction.
• Establishing performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of security programs and support continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:
University degree or college diploma in security management or a related field related to a Corporate Security Program or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Language Requirements:
Bilingual imperative with proficiency at BBB level. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess here

Experience:
• Experience in key areas of the personnel security program, including the assessment and management of adverse cases, review for cause processes, security screening processes, and conducting security interviews.
• Experience delivering one or more corporate security program areas, including travel security, threat assessment and continuous monitoring, security awareness and training (workforce trust and security culture initiatives), and security in contracting.
• Experience interpreting and applying security policies, standards, procedures or legislation.
• Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to management and clients.
• Experience developing, implementing or improving security programs, processes, procedures or guidance.
• Experience preparing reports, briefings, presentations or training materials.
• Experience leading projects, working groups or multidisciplinary teams.

Knowledge of:
• Knowledge of corporate security principles, including risk management and threat and risk assessment
• Knowledge of the TBS Directive on security screening and the Policy on Government Security.
• Knowledge of key federal security partners such as Treasury Board Secretariat, RCMP, CSIS and CSE. and their roles, responsibilities and requirements to ensure compliance with Government of Canada security policies

Ability:
• Ability to analyze complex security issues and provide practical recommendations.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lead projects, coordinate activities and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to deliver presentations and training to diverse audiences.

Key Competencies:

The following "Key Behavioural Competencies" define the behaviours expected of all CNSC employees. These competencies serve as the basis for the selection, performance management, development and recognition of CNSC employees and will form part of the evaluation of this process.
• Live it - Model the CNSC values
• Own it - Be Accountable & Achieve Results
• Build it - Collaborate Effectively with Others
• Learn it - Commit to your Professional Growth & Personal Leadership

For more information on CNSC's Key Behavioural Competencies go to the following link: http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/about-us/careers-at-cnsc/key-behavioral-competencies.cfm

Asset qualifications:
• Insider Risk Management (investigations and mitigation strategies)
• Experience performing interviews conducted as part of the security screening process
• Experience conducting threat and risk assessments.
• Experience developing security performance measures, audits or compliance reviews.
• Certification in security related fields such as Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Internet Research, Administrative Investigations, Advanced Security Investigation Interview Techniques, intelligence analysis or related fields.

Operational Needs:

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

Overtime: Overtime may be required.

Hiring Conditions:
Accreditation / professional designation:
Candidates must meet and maintain the following hiring conditions throughout their employment.
Security: Top Secret
In order to obtain a Top Secret level security level you must be a Canadian citizen.

Submitting an Application:

Submit the following by the closing date, for our initial screening of candidates.
1. We want to read your resume! Please include your contact information so we can reach you.
2. We want to hear from you! You will be prompted to complete a series of screening questions once you click on "I am interested". Using concrete examples really helps to put things into perspective when reading your responses.[ND1.1]

Important to Note: The screening questions will require you to describe, using concrete examples, how you meet each experience and asset criteria on the poster (you are permitted 500 words or less per experience criteria)
• You cannot save your application in progress, so please be prepared to complete your entire application and all screening questions during one session
• For this reason, we recommend saving your answers in a text editing software, and then copy-pasting them into your job application

To expedite the recruitment process, you are also encouraged to provide:
3. A scanned copy of your transcript, diploma, or certificate as proof of education
4. A scanned copy of your SLE results.

Asset qualifications and organizational needs may also be used for screening or to determine the right fit for the position. Essential qualifications and hiring conditions must be met before an appointment is made.

We thank all those who apply. We will contact only those whose qualifications are the most relevant.

Additional Notes:

Please visit our How to Prepare page for more information and helpful tips.

Contact Information:

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact [email protected] or call 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, EST (except statutory holidays).

If you have questions about this job posting, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation (CNSC/CCSN).

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