We have a full-time PERMANENT opportunity for a Manager, Security & Information Assurance in Ottawa, ON. This is an exciting leadership role that will be joining our client that focuses on global defence, aerospace and security. 

This is a non-technical role. We are not looking for someone with IT / cyber security experience.  

Key Details

• Must Have or be Eligible for: Secret Level Clearance 
• Must Have: Experience with Controlled Goods
• Management: Leading a team of 2 Security Officers and 1 Administrator
• Compensation: $80,000 to $125,000 
• Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite per week in Ottawa

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Director Corporate Support by leading the security operation of the organization
• Provide assurance of security performance and Information Assurance (IA) to senior management
• Provide internal security consultancy advice
• Liaise with internal security stakeholders where applicable
• Capture and interpret external requirements to ensure consistency
• Identify and define detailed required specifications and protocols
• Support external audits and internal assessments
• Support internal and external audits and conduct inspections
• Report on assurance activities across Canada
• Produce and review our client's Security and IA policies and processes, ensuring alignment not only with the Industrial Security Program but with our client's policies and processes
• Facilitate security and IA communications, supporting our client and their group security
•  Design and deliver security training as appropriate
• Assist the business in maintaining testing and improving business continuity plans
• Ensure Security and IA requirements and risks of current and new business are identified and proactively managed.
• Ensure the continued safety and resilience of client's sites, staff and systems against security threats
• Investigate and engage in security investigations and “sweeps,” including the reporting of breaches and incidents promptly
• Provide support to the information asset owners with their departmental activities and ensure the positive record of access by users
• Complete outbound visit clearance requests for the Industrial Security Program
• Oversee completion of Controlled Goods Program exemptions for visitors and temporary workers
• Oversee security assessments for new hires commencing employment and advise the business of the results
• Ensure positive maintenance of facility keys for critical information assets, office doors, secure rooms, and security locking containers
• Enter, modify and delete alarm user codes into the facility alarm system for facility staff
• Program access cards into various areas of the buildings for facility staff
• Lead the development of security policies, procedures or security management plans
• Assess security threats and risks as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• You have at least five years’ experience working within the Industrial Security Program and the Controlled Goods Program
• You have at least five years’ experience working within a Corporate Security Program
• You have working knowledge of physical security systems (Card access, CCTV, alarm systems)
• You have demonstrated experience writing security and/or emergency incident reports
• A Diploma in Security Management from an accredited post-secondary institution would be an asset
• Project management experience and/or qualifications would be an asset
• Working knowledge of establishing or maintaining business continuity programs, principles for information & cyber security would be an asset
• French/English bilingualism would be an asset
• You have basic knowledge of emergency management, conducting security related investigations, conducting business continuity program exercises
• You are eligible for a Canadian NATO Secret Security Clearance, ITAR, and Controlled Goods

Eligibility for Secret Level Clearance: To be eligible for a Secret level security clearance in Canada, you generally need to be a Canadian citizen, provide verifiable information for the past 10 years, and demonstrate both suitability and reliability throughout the assessment process.

Compensation Package / Perks:

• Contributions towards an employee’s physical and mental health
• 10 Wellness Days
• 3 Weeks Vacation + Office Closure December 24th to January 2nd 
• Supportive work life balance: flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available
• Employer matching of employee retirement contribution
• Employee recognition and bonus programs
• Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues