Head of Research Security & Biosecurity

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) seeks a Security Manager to lead physical, asset and personnel security across a high-containment research environment. You will shape policies, manage audits, and coordinate with research leadership to protect people, facilities and data.

You will oversee security personnel, respond to incidents, and advise senior leaders on mitigations while maintaining critical external partnerships and compliance with

Qualifications

• A relevant undergraduate degree and at least 10 years of progressively responsible security-related experience.
• Broad experience in physical and personnel security, risk assessment, access control and incident or emergency response.
• Ability to assess security risks, exercise sound judgment and translate requirements into practical controls.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to advise senior leaders and collaborate across boundaries.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances (HPTA and Government of Canada).

Responsibilities

• Lead personnel security screening and facility-access processes for staff, students, visitors, contractors and service providers.
• Develop, implement and improve security policies, procedures, training and risk assessment processes.
• Apply security standards to containment environments and coordinate audits and compliance activities.
• Protect people, facilities, intellectual property and sensitive information; safeguard reputation.
• Support research-security activities and coordinate with leadership and risk assessments.
• Oversee biosecurity, information security and cyber risk with relevant specialists.

Skills

Physical security

Personnel security

Risk assessment

Access control

Incident response

Communication

Security clearances

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Saskatchewan's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) seeks a Security Manager to lead physical, asset and personnel security across a high-containment research environment. You will shape policies, manage audits, and coordinate with research leadership to protect people, facilities and data.

You will oversee security personnel, respond to incidents, and advise senior leaders on mitigations while maintaining critical external partnerships and compliance with