Physical Security Analyst

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is seeking a skilled individual to lead physical security initiatives across its facilities. The role involves conducting critical security reviews, ensuring compliance with security policies, and evaluating new security technologies. Ideal candidates will hold relevant educational qualifications and possess substantial experience in the physical security domain, contributing to the protection of national assets and personnel.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in physical security with an undergraduate degree.
• 5 years of experience in physical security with a college diploma.
• Recent experience with Threat & Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Security Threat and Administrative Reviews for CSIS facilities.
• Plan and coordinate security direction for major capital construction projects.
• Identify and analyze defensive security systems for facilities nationwide.

Skills

Collaboration

Result Oriented

Advisory

Analytical skills

Organizational skills / multitasking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Security Management, Architecture, or Building Construction

College diploma in Security Management, Architecture, or Building Construction

Job description

Job Summary

• Plan, direct, conduct and review Security Threat and Security Administrative Reviews for CSIS facilities to ensure the safeguards are sufficient and adequate defensive measures are in place to protect the service assets. Where necessary, recommend additional safeguards to protect Service assets and employees.
• Develop, revise, implement and ensure compliance of CSIS Security Policies, Procedures and Measures in accordance with the Government Security Policy and Standards throughout the Service.
• Identify, evaluate, research and analyse defensive security systems for the Service’s facilities throughout the country. Ensure, support and prioritize amongst safety, efficiency, reliability and operational availability of same.
• Plan and coordinate security direction for major capital construction and infrastructure projects to ensure Service facilities continue to meet operational expectations for security by directing and consulting engineers and architects.
• Conducts Facility Security Clearances for CSIS contractors to ensure the safeguarding of CSIS information and assets at remote sites by advising/directing company security officers to modify/install the required security safeguards.
• Liaise with Foreign Agencies, Government Departments and Private Industries to exchange information/methodologies/techniques in the field of electronic and mechanical security systems.
• Evaluate new security technologies for their longevity and potential to address business requirements by reading the trade press, attending conferences/seminars and meeting with manufacturers and service providers.
• Conduct information session and training seminars in support of the installation and release of new security systems to CSIS employees as well as Government and Police Departments.
• Prioritize projects – Modify/apply Service and Government security policies/procedures. Recommend, certify and integrate security systems required to protect CSIS’s assets. Determine which engineering practices, methods, guidelines and standard to apply. – Determine resource’s requirements (internal/external).
• Provide recommendations as policy center role on accommodation projects and renovations for all CSIS offices by providing definitions of security requirements, design reviews, construction inspections, commissioning, certification and ensuring they comply with the Policy on Government Security.
  
  

Education

• Undergraduate degree* and three (3) years of experience in physical security.
• College diploma* and five (5) years of experience in physical security.
• The program must be in Security Management, Architecture, or Building Construction related fields.
• The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.
  
  

If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense through a recognized credential assessment service.

Experience

The key knowledge and skills required for the position are in relation to Physical Security.

• Experience in providing recommendations in a policy centre role on complex accommodation projects and renovations by providing definitions of security requirements, design reviews, construction inspections, commissioning, certification and ensuring they comply with the Policy on Government Security and other relevant security policies.
• Experience in creating Asset and Physical Security Threat Risk Assessment, and Facility Security Assessment and Authorization reports.
• Infrastructure Security: Design, Review and Assessments.
• Recent* Experience with the management of complex files pertaining to Physical Security.
• Recent* Experience participating in the development and implementation of tactical and strategic planning activities in a highly secured environment for one or a combination of the following: Facility/real property management, Security, Threat Risk Assessment, Security Management.
• Experience in providing technical advice and recommendations (orally and in writing) to senior managers (DG and above) as it pertains to a subject matter relevant to the role.
• Recent* experience conducting Threat & Risk Assessments.
  
  

Recent*: Defined as experience acquired within the last six (6) years.

Competencies

• Collaboration
• Result Oriented
• Advisory
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills / multitasking
  
  

Assets

An asset qualification is a qualification which can enhance the ability to perform the work based on current and future business requirements, but which is not strictly required. Assets can help determine right fit in certain circumstances.

• Experience interpreting and applying relevant GOC publications or standards such as CSE ITSG-11; RCMP G1-004, G1-005, G1-009, G1-025, G1-026, G13-01, G13-02, GCPSG-010, GCPSG-016, GCPSG-017
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Must be flexible to work hours that extend beyond core hours of work.
• Must be willing to travel as required by operational and organizational requirements.
  
  

Notes

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please mention it to the HR representative.

Employment Equity Gaps have been identified among Racialized groups, Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and Women for this position. You are invited to voluntarily self-declare in your cover letter if you belong to any of these groups, as this information will be considered in the selection process.

Reference Links

• Salary Grade Breakdown
  
  

Security Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is an important factor considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection process. Therefore it is important not to use any illegal drugs from the time you submit your application.

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Important

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.

CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) . CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology.

CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.

Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.

CSIS Offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge all Indigenous People across Canada and their connection to these lands.

The personal information provided in your application is protected under the Privacy Act and will be held in Personal Information Bank SIS/P-PU-025.

We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Date Modified

2025-06-03