Job Information
Job Title: Corporate Security Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 65848
Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 20, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)
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The Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services leads seniors, income, employment, disabilities and community-based supports, family violence prevention, and family & community support services. The Strategic Services Division helps define and support the strategic direction of the department. It is responsible for effective strategic planning, coordinated policy development, informed decision making and overall improvement of services provided to Albertans. Strategic Services leads a range of functions including the ministry's strategic policy development and policy integration, governance and appeals, intergovernmental relations, research and analysis, quality assurance, continuous improvement, training and evaluation of services provided to Albertans and analytics and data integration for the ministry.
For more information, visit: www.alberta.ca/seniors-community-and-social-services.aspx
Are you up for a challenging role? If you enjoy planning and ensuring the department's essential services are maintained, continue reading this opportunity!
You will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of security services by ensuring security within the Ministry and its public-facing buildings and other locations is coordinated and responded to in an effective and timely manner. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert for the Ministry on security issues related to policy development, physical security, threat, risk and impact assessments, planning, training, and administration. Keeping in mind our unique business needs, the framework that is developed must achieve the desired results, be guided by best practices, integrate into the department planning and reporting functions, be cost effective, and satisfy audit requirements.
To be successful in this role, you will require in-depth knowledge of:
You must employ a high degree of evaluative and creative thinking as you will be expected to assess issues and risks, develop robust strategies and scenarios, as well as translate technical and security concepts into non-technical language. Your excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills will be essential to developing successful working relationships and foster a collaborative environment. Keeping in mind our unique business needs, the framework that is developed must achieve the desired results, be guided by best practices, integrate into the department planning and reporting functions, be cost effective, and satisfy audit requirements.
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
University graduation in a related field plus 4 years combined experience in related field (such as law enforcement, security operations, risk management and/or Critical Infrastructure Protection) is required.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Level 1 Certification in Crime Prevention through environmental design (CPTED) preferred.
Professional designation as Certified Protection Professional or Physical Security Professional an asset.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
The hours of work are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
As part of the selection process, candidates may be invited to complete a written knowledge test.
Please note that candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted via email to book testing or interviews. Please ensure that your resume includes a valid email address.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
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How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana at Nadine.Uwimana@gov.ab.ca.
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.