Corporate Security & Compliance Specialist

Commissionaires Nova Scotia; Bedford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, drug, and dental benefits

Life and accident insurance

Vacation + 3 personal days

Sick days

Paid federal holidays

RRSP/TFSA matching

Loyalty award

Education assistance funds

Family scholarship programs

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Commissionaires Nova Scotia is seeking a Corporate Security & Compliance Specialist to support the Director, Corporate Security in developing and improving CNS's security programs. The role covers personnel security screening, regulatory compliance, Controlled Goods administration, investigations, risk assessments, and security governance.

You will work across departments as an Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO) and help ensure procedures meet government requirements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in security management, criminal justice, investigations, risk management or related discipline.
• Experience in corporate security, personnel security, investigations, regulatory compliance or related field.
• Strong organizational, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic record-management systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, and continuously improve corporate security programs, policies and procedures.
• Support personnel security screening and compliance with Government of Canada requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor security clearance applications, renewals, upgrades and documentation.
• Maintain personnel security records, clearance tracking, and compliance registers.
• Assist with the Controlled Goods Program administration and internal inspections.
• Assist with internal security investigations and incident management.
• Participate in security inspections, risk assessments, and site vulnerability reviews.
• Monitor compliance with security policies, access controls, and information protection.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, IT and other departments on security activities.
• Support new security initiatives, OSINT capabilities, and electronic recordkeeping improvements.
• Prepare security reports, compliance updates, risk assessments, and investigations.
• Identify and escalate security risks and deficiencies to the Director, Corporate Security.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Confidential information handling

Time management

Microsoft Office

Record management systems

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Post-secondary education in security management or related discipline

Job description

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services and only not-for-profit security provider. As part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, we are proud to provide meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and others who want to contribute to the safety and well-being of Nova Scotians.

Recognized with the 2025 Canadian Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) for Outstanding Partnership, Commissionaires is committed to delivering high-quality services while creating a workplace where our people can build meaningful and rewarding careers.

We are currently seeking a Corporate Security & Compliance Specialist to join our team. This is an opportunity for an organized, analytical, and detail-oriented professional to support the coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of our corporate security programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting personnel security screening, monitoring regulatory compliance, coordinating security investigations and risk assessments, and contributing to the development of new security services and initiatives. Working collaboratively across departments, this position will help ensure security requirements are met accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures.

Position Summary

The Corporate Security & Compliance Specialist supports the Director, Corporate Security in the management, coordination, implementation and continuous improvement of Commissionaires Nova Scotia's corporate security program.

The position serves as an Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO), subject to formal appointment and applicable government requirements, and provides operational support across personnel security screening, regulatory compliance, Controlled Goods administration, investigations, threat and risk assessments, corporate security initiatives and internal security governance.

WHAT WE OFFER

A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology in the security industry across Nova Scotia.

Join the 2025 OSPA Award winning team and benefit from:

• Competitive pay rate
• Health, drug, and dental benefits
• Life and accident insurance
• Annual vacation leave, plus up to 3 paid personal days per year
• Sick Days
  
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Commissionaires Retirement Savings Program (RRSP/TFSA matching)
  
• Annual paid loyalty award
• Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
• Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Director, Corporate Security in coordinating, implementing, and continuously improving corporate security programs, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as an Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO), subject to formal appointment, supporting personnel security screening and compliance with Government of Canada requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor security clearance applications, renewals, upgrades, and associated documentation, ensuring accurate records and timely processing.
• Maintain personnel security records, clearance tracking systems, compliance registers, and reporting to support regulatory requirements.
• Support the administration of the Controlled Goods Program, including documentation, compliance monitoring, internal inspections, and corrective actions.
• Assist with internal security investigations and incident management, including interviews, evidence collection, documentation, and preparation of investigation reports.
• Participate in physical security inspections, threat and risk assessments, and site vulnerability reviews, documenting findings and recommending improvements.
• Monitor compliance with corporate security policies, physical security requirements, access controls, and information protection procedures.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, Information Technology, and other departments to coordinate security activities and address compliance concerns.
• Support the development and implementation of new security initiatives, including screening processes, electronic recordkeeping improvements, and authorized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) capabilities.
• Prepare security reports, compliance updates, risk assessments, and supporting documentation while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Identify and escalation security risks, compliance deficiencies, and significant incidents to the Director, Corporate Security, and perform other related duties as required.
  

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Relevant post-secondary education in security management, criminal justice, investigations, risk management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in corporate security, personnel security, investigations, regulatory compliance or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate stakeholders and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic record-management systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the personnel security status or clearance required for assigned duties.

Preferred

• Experience as an ACSO or with the Government of Canada Contract Security Program.
• Knowledge of the Controlled Goods Program.
• Experience with physical security inspections, investigations or TRAs.
• Familiarity with evidence management, CCTV systems and access-control practices.
• Experience with security screening interviews, OSINT methodologies or compliance auditing.
• Professional security, investigative or risk-management certifications.

Please note: Some travel may be required as part of this position to support operational needs, site visits, and other security-related activities.

READY TO JOIN US?

Our goal is to create an inclusive, diverse workplace representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. At Commissionaires, we support, value, and respect the different views, cultures, and experiences of our employees, clients, business partners, and community members. We welcome applicants who identify as Indigenous/Aboriginals, or African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons, or Persons with Disabilities, or Persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQ+ community, or others who reflect the diversity of Nova Scotian communities. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or during the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.