Government Special Access Programs (SAP) Security Officer

Statcan; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Advancement opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Health and dental insurance

Pension

Leave entitlements

Job summary

National Defence is hiring a Government Special Access Programs (SAP) Security Officer in Cold Lake, Alberta. The role requires on-site, full-time presence and responsibilities include safeguarding SAPs, obtaining necessary clearances, and adhering to security directives.

Applicants must meet stringent education and experience prerequisites and be willing to relocate if not already in Cold Lake. The position is AS-06 level with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, such as security, operational, or administrative personnel.
• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, managers, contractors or industry representatives.
• Experience developing and implementing security programs or services, including documentation and training.
• Experience analyzing issues and providing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience preparing and delivering written and oral briefings for senior leadership or other audiences.

Skills

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Relationship building

Security program development

Briefings to senior leadership

Strategic advisory

Education

Secondary school diploma or approved alternatives

Job description

Government Special Access Programs (SAP) Security Officer

National Defence- Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel)

Selection process number
26-DND-EA-MAT-563861

Location
Cold Lake(Alberta)

Salary
$107,193 to $115,642

Level
AS-06

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence .

Work environment
Together, the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

• A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
• Opportunities for advancement
• A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
• A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

These positions require full-time on site presence.

Intent of the process
The Department of National Defence (DND) is entering a pivotal period of transformation and growth, driven by evolving national and global geopolitical priorities. This expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities, modernizing operations, and advancing strategic initiatives.As we rise to meet these evolving challenges, the Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking skilled and dedicated professionals to help shape the future of Canada’s defence. Several targeted recruitment initiatives are underway to attract diverse talent across a wide range of disciplines, enhancing our ability to deliver on strategic and operational objectives.****IMPORTANT NOTE****
Position is located at 4 Wing Cold Lake (Cold Lake, Alberta). Candidates who do not already reside in this location must be willing and able to relocate to the designated work location. Individuals who are unwilling or unable to relocate should not apply.A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled
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Additional conditions of employment could also be required, not listed below. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.

• In line with the Directive on Security Screening, to be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, candidates must hold Canadian citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS-SCI) security clearance (Canadian citizenship is required).
• Ability and willingness to achieve Special Access Program clearance (Note: dual citizenship will need to meet allied nation requirements which are beyond the Department of National Defence's control).
• Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1,Conflict of Interest.
• Must be able to travel as required (nationally and internationally).
• Must work full-time on-site.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and able to lift items up to 50lbs, as required.
• Must be able to attend employer directed training as required.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work overtime on occasion if required (including weekends and shift work).

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.

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EDUCATION:ED1: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).Notes:
1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
-A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
-An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:
a. Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
b. Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the AS classification.The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.
Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the AS classification only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.2. Acceptable experience and/or training in a field relevant to positions in the AS classification is required when the education qualification specified for the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or approved employer alternatives.

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EXPERIENCE:
EX1. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, such as security, operational, or administrative personnel.
EX2. Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, managers, contactors or industry representatives.
EX3. Experience developing and implementing security programs or services, including documentation and training.
EX4. Experience analyzing issues and providing recommendations to senior leadership.
EX5. Experience preparing and delivering written and oral briefings for senior leadership or other audiences. Senior leadership is defined as Director level (or equivalent) or above.

Applied / assessed at a later date

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COMPETENCIES:
C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2. Thinking things through.
C3. Showing initiative and being action oriented.
C4. Working effectively with others.
C5. Communication

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ABILITIES:
A1. Ability to provide strategic advice and make recommendations to resolve issues and problems.
A2. Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

One or more of the following asset qualifications may be deemed essential.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

• AOC1. Certification in any field related to security.

EXPERIENCES:

• AEX1. Experience in working with Special Access Programs.
• AEX2. Experience working with Department of National Defence (DND) operations and activities.
• AEX3. Experience in facilities planning, construction project management, or site monitoring.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.

As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.