Security Specialist

We are currently hiring a Security Specialist to join our Corporate Security Team in Halifax. Our Corporate Security Team members play a critical role in providing a safe and secure work environment. They actively monitor, assess and evolve security processes and protocols in real time to ensure compliance with government regulations and work with our internal teams on existing day-to-day activities. The Security Specialist is responsible for a number of key deliverables:
Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO)
Hand carriage of classified information and proper record keeping in systems
Escort visitors in secure areas
Ensure training has been provided for lab staff for security protocols/compliance & work with the project manager to develop & maintain training material by auditing the managers records as required
Provide and maintain the required Security Awareness & Training
Administrative support to Security personnel - includes filing, printing, creating files, assisting with terminations
Assist with, or lead, internal security projects such as classified documents records system
Support internal investigations, as required
Assist security team with updating security management systems on an as-required basis
Review incident reports, analyzing the impact and producing clear summaries for decision makers and handling initial investigations on security and safety breaches and liaising with departments to address security exposures
Implementing security procedures and policies, taking into consideration high-risk areas of exposure and ensuring proper security is maintained
Provide support to security team to include resetting security panels and troubleshooting issues
On-call support for both Corporate Security functions, on a rotational basis.
Support to the primary BCP Coordinator to maintain program processes and practices which effectively ensure that the enterprise program remains current, and incorporates/aligns with industry standards and practices as appropriate, and adequately covers general regulatory requirements
Assists with processes that support BCP requirements as part of the enterprise operational risk framework
Provide 24/7 event management on-call support on a rotational basis
Assist Calgary and Ottawa as required
Operational and Physical Security
Oversee the Commissionaire guard services contract and direct day-to-day operations through the Site Sergeant in Halifax
Review training requirements and forecast additional staffing requirements for guard staff
Update and maintain Post Orders with Corps of Commissionaires Site Sergeant in Halifax
Milestone
Support to the Application Administrator for Halifax
Surveillance Camera planning, installation (assist technicians), programming and upkeep
Provide ongoing support with investigations by way of photo retrieval for incidents and clear information dissemination; overseeing the daily operations of the access control system, which include Network Digital Video, other surveillance systems, communication devices, data base programming and other related equipment, problem analysis & resolution, equipment maintenance & repair
Coordination of security management system upgrades, updates and maintenance through contracted service provider in Halifax
Badge administration, report generation, troubleshooting, and configuration for security hardware
Physical Destructions
Support the company policy on destruction of sensitive materials
Assist and support the coordination of destruction through authorized external contractors and/or internal equipment, as necessary
Ensure the company policy and Federal Regulations on destruction of various types of controlled media are followed by GDMS-C
High School Diploma Required
College Diploma or University Degree with Criminology background considered an asset
Experience:
Ability to work both independently and part of a team, be discrete and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledge of Business Continuity Planning processes and best practices would be considered an asset
Exceptional ability to remain calm under stress
Excellent team skills, both as a leader and as a team player
Strong communication skills, related to facilitation, documentation and reporting
Highly developed relationship management, influencing and leadership skills
Experience in administration and design of video monitoring systems and enterprise security systems would be considered an asset
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Detailed knowledge of PSPC, Contract Security Program (CSP), Contract Security Manual (CSM), Canadian Controlled Goods Program and Regulations, Canadian Defence Production Act, Working knowledge of the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations would be considered an asset.
Should have a very good working knowledge with Microsoft Office tools
Security
Must be able to obtain approval as ACSO from Public Services and Procurement Canada's Contract Security Program (CSP)
It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid