Deputy Chief of Operations Corporate Security

House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of Commons is seeking a Deputy Chief of Operations for Corporate Security to lead security strategies and manage a dedicated team. This role involves ensuring the safety of Members of Parliament and their staff while fostering a culture of security excellence. Candidates should have a strong background in risk management and operational security, with experience in high-profile environments.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Work-life balance / 35-hour workweek

Qualifications

• Experience in operational security, risk management, and protective operations.
• Experience managing and leading security teams.
• Knowledge of House of Commons operations and Chamber security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of security strategies for the House of Commons.
• Identify corporate security priorities and ensure team effectiveness.
• Collaborate on risk management and investigations.

Skills

Risk Management

Security Management

Interpersonal Communication

Operational Security

Protective Operations

Education

Postsecondary education in policing or protective services

Job description

The House of Commons Office of the SergeantatArms and Corporate Security is currently looking to staff the Deputy Chief of Operations Corporate Security position.

This recruitment and selection process is restricted to employees of the SergeantatArms and Corporate Security Office.

About the Role :

In this role, you will lead the development of consistent and effective security strategies that focus on providing service excellence to the House of Commons Administration, Members of Parliament and their staff, as well as parliamentary partners. As a manager, you will identify corporate security priorities and ensure the team is equipped to continue advancing and improving practices at the House of Commons. You will collaborate and provide subject matter expertise in risk management, investigations, and House Chamber security. Reporting to the Chief of Operations, Corporate Security, you will serve as an important link between strategy and day-to-day operations. Your leadership will be key in fostering a culture of security excellence while ensuring strategic priorities are implemented to protect the integrity and operations of the House of Commons.

Top Reasons to Join the Corporate Security team :

This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team of professionals in a continuously improving environment. Your skills in risk management, Chamber security, analysis, management, and interpersonal communication will help you deliver excellent service. You will also have the chance to collaborate with various partners across the organization and enhance security practices. Your contributions will impact our organization and the safety of Members of Parliament.

• Training and development opportunities.
• Work-life balance / 35-hour workweek

Qualifications : Education :

• Postsecondary education in policing or protective services, along with certification in investigative methodology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience related to the responsibilities.

Experiences :

• Operational security, risk management, protective operations, or law enforcement experience in a high-profile, security-sensitive environment.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering security operations related to protective services, threat and risk assessments, investigations, and security incident management.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and improving operational security procedures, practices, and investigative protocols.
• Experience managing and leading security teams.
• Experience coordinating complex security operations with multiple internal and external partners.
• Knowledge of House of Commons operations, including Chamber security protocols, ceremonial responsibilities, and precinct access.

Additional Information :

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations, accessible materials, or additional support during the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services.

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile indicating the level of second language proficiency required in reading, writing, and oral interaction. The profile for this position is CBC. Consideration may be given to candidates with other profiles.

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Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies in this role or similar roles, on an indeterminate or fixed-term basis.

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Key Skills

Business, Criminal Justice, Security Management, Compliance, Clearance, General Management, Security Requirements, Security Systems, General Studies, Access Control, Security Procedures, Information Security, Risk Assessments, Security Issues, Physical Security

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1

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