Corporate Security Manager — Hybrid, Risk & Compliance

Aviva plc; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Vacation purchase option

Diversity & inclusion programs

Wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a Corporate Security Manager in Markham to lead physical security governance across the enterprise. You will deliver security strategies, standards, and risk controls for multiple locations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

This role requires a minimum of 5 years in corporate security, strong leadership, incident response, and collaboration with vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in corporate physical security within a large organization.
• Experience developing and managing physical security programs across locations.
• Strong understanding of risk management, threat landscapes, and controls.
• Proven incident investigations leadership in a complex enterprise.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and engage stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 to support reporting and delivery.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Deliver security services, strategies, standards, and governance.
• Lead Group Security Standards, Controls, Policies, and findings.
• Manage SLAs and third-party security contracts; review reports.
• Conduct risk assessments and report gaps for remediation.
• Perform annual location security reviews and track improvements.
• Coordinate with vendors for preventive maintenance and risk reviews.
• Contribute to technology roadmap and security tool implementations.
• Refine processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure licensing, health and safety and regulatory compliance.
• Support travel security and executive protection for personnel.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident escalation.

Skills

Security Leadership

Risk Management

Incident Investigation

Stakeholder Management

MS 365 Proficiency

Education

Physical Security Management qualification

Tools

Access Control Systems

CCTV Systems

Resolver

Software House

Avigilon

Job description

Aviva Canada is seeking a Corporate Security Manager in Markham to lead physical security governance across the enterprise. You will deliver security strategies, standards, and risk controls for multiple locations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

This role requires a minimum of 5 years in corporate security, strong leadership, incident response, and collaboration with vendors.