Canadian Security Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Security Specialist in Peterborough, Ontario. This role involves developing and overseeing security programs across various Canadian sites and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of security experience and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Great compensation package

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations, Flextime

100% coverage of medical/dental/vision insurance premiums

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral and Recognition Program

Qualifications

• 5 years of security or related experience including leadership.
• Experience working with federal and provincial security programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee security programs at Westinghouse Canada sites.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory directives and company policies.
• Act as a liaison between local site management and global security.

Skills

Leadership experience

Security management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Security or related discipline

Job description

About the role :

As a Security Specialist - Canada you will be responsible for the development and oversight of Westinghouse Global Security programmes across Westinghouse Canada sites. You will be the contact for local site management, customer representatives, and the liaison between the Canadian business units and Westinghouse Global Security & Real Estate.

You will report to the Manager, Global Security and be located at our Peterborough, Ontario location. You will work a hybrid schedule of up to 3 days per week onsite.

Key Responsibilities :

Programme administrator for several Canadian federal and provincial security clearance programmes, and primary contact for Canadian nuclear site access programmes. To include Bruce Power, OPG, CNL, New Brunswick and others as applicable.

Ensure that all programmatic standards are defined and maintained to achieve compliance with regulatory directives, company and local policies.

Development and administration of new and current Westinghouse Global Security policies, procedures and programmes across all Westinghouse Canada sites following government and regulatory standards.

Ensure daily administration of physical security and access control standards and systems.

Conduct self‑assessments and observations to determine the ongoing effectiveness of programme processes and to identify areas for improvement.

Interfaces frequently with project, client and functional management and provides required and notifications.

Local liaison for federal, provincial, and local law enforcement and emergency service agencies.

Qualifications :

5 years of security or related experience that includes leadership experience in relevant areas.

Bachelor's Degree in security or related discipline, or combination of equivalent experience and education.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon‑free future.

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well‑being. In Canada the following are representative of what we offer :

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program : confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick / Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work‑life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical / dental / vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation‑driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program