Head of Security Operations, Spaceports & Aerospace

NordSpace Corp.; Markham; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NordSpace Corp. is seeking a hands-on Manager of Security Operations to lead its security program across Ontario and Newfoundland, protecting people, assets, data, and IP in a demanding space-systems environment.

The role requires navigating federal CGP and Transport Canada security obligations and coordinating with regulators and customers. Travel between ON and NL locations is frequent, and the ideal candidate will bring leadership skills, policy development experience, and a track record of

Qualifications

• 7+ years of security experience in defence and/or aerospace.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret-level security clearance.
• Experience as CGP Designated Official or CSO/ACS0 under the Contract Security Program.

Responsibilities

• Own NordSpace’s enterprise security program across Ontario and Newfoundland, setting strategy and policy.
• Meet and maintain federal security requirements as CGP DO and CSO for the Facility Security Clearance.
• Develop and exercise site security plans for spaceport and launch operations; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support export control and ITAR/EAR handling with policy coordination.
• Drive physical and data security policy across all sites; work with IT on NIST-based controls.
• Design and deliver onboarding and security training; run drills, audits, and risk assessments.
• Serve as primary security contact for regulators, customers, auditors, and law enforcement; lead inspections and close findings.
• Lead security staff, guard-force contractors, and manage budgets and vendors across ON/NL.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Education

CPP/PSP/CISSP/CISM certifications

Job description

NordSpace Corp. is seeking a hands-on Manager of Security Operations to lead its security program across Ontario and Newfoundland, protecting people, assets, data, and IP in a demanding space-systems environment.

The role requires navigating federal CGP and Transport Canada security obligations and coordinating with regulators and customers. Travel between ON and NL locations is frequent, and the ideal candidate will bring leadership skills, policy development experience, and a track record of