Coordinator Security

Defence Construction Canada; Quinte West; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency in Canada is seeking a Coordinator, Security to provide security support to Client-Partners and ensure compliance with security frameworks. The role involves monitoring security incidents, training, and developing security programs. Candidates should have a diploma in security-related fields and relevant experience. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and pension plans.

Benefits

Public service pension

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

$400 Wellness Allowance

$1,500 for mental health services

$750 Health Care Spending Account

Virtual Health Care

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Hybrid workplace options

Employee and family assistance program

Comprehensive vacation leave plans

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' relevant experience or equivalent.
• Ability to use applicable computer software and operating systems.
• Experience in risk management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support employees in implementing industrial security requirements.
• Monitor and act on security incidents and violations.
• Conduct annual security audits.

Skills

Best practices in security

Project management principles

Contract management principles

Health and safety management

Education

College diploma in security or related field

Job description

Overview

The Coordinator, Security, provides security support services to the Client-Partners and the region. The incumbent ensures corporate and industrial security frameworks protect the organization against security threats and that adherence to industrial security requirements is maintained. Serves as the subject matter expert for security-related matters, reviews contractual requirements within the security scope, and ensures physical security measures are followed.

Key and Periodic Activities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Primary

• Support other employees in implementing industrial security requirements
• Review and comment on security implementation plans from the consultants and contractors
• Collaborate with Client-Partner’s security personnel to ensure their security requirements are met
• Monitor and act on security incidents and violations
• Assist in the development of site-level security programs and policies
• Ensure adherence to corporate and industrial security requirements
• Support compliance with industrial security requirements
• Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
• Manage risk

Other

• Assist in training and compliance activities within the site
• Organize security training and development at the site level
• Prepare and provide advice on site security plans
• Conduct annual security audits
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

General and Specific Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in security
• Federal Security Requirements Checklist
• Project, contract and risk management principles
• Health and safety management

Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience

• Minimum: college diploma in security or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Apply project, contract and risk management techniques

Development and Leadership

• Provide functional advice and guidance to employees and to Client-Partners

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with occasional travel
• Some work may be located on environmental or construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

Check Out The Benefits

Working with DCC offers opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package. In the role of Coordinator, Security, the overall package is valued at 25% to 30% of salary.

Your Package Will Include

• Public service pension
• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• $400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership)
• $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
• $750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses not covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)
• Telus Virtual Health Care
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
• Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Deluxe travel benefit plans
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans

Location

Trenton, Ontario

Trenton is located an hour and a half east of Toronto on the Bay of Quinte. It is the starting point for the Trent-Severn Waterway and is near conservation areas, campsites, marinas and golf courses.

Security and Eligibility

To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. A minimum reliability security status clearance is required, and some roles may require secret security status clearance. The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment, and it is the candidate’s or employee’s responsibility to obtain and maintain their required clearance.

Details on the clearance process and prerequisites are provided, including reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required). For more information on obtaining a security clearance, review the Standard on Security Screening.

The following items are part of the security clearance considerations: criminal record checks, reference checks, previous employment, open source checks, and credit/financial status.

Code of Conduct and Diversity

DCC’s Code of Business Conduct is a condition of employment. New employees certify that they have read, understood, and agree to observe the Code upon commencing work. We promote diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and LGBTQ2+ community members. We also welcome applications from those who are not Canadian citizens but are eligible to work in Canada with at least 5 years of verifiable background information.

DCC is committed to barrier-free access. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process, please email [e-mail].