Regional Security & Intelligence Lead – Transportation

VIA Rail Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VIA Rail Canada seeks a Regional Advisor - Corporate Security & Intelligence to safeguard people, assets, infrastructure and operations across the region. Reporting to the Director – Corporate Security & Intelligence, you will bridge regional operations and national security leadership, ensuring security programs align with VIA Rail’s policies.

Responsibilities include acting as regional liaison, coordinating with law enforcement, overseeing regional security operations, delivering training,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Security Management, Public Safety, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive security experience with at least 3 years in regional/multi-site advisory role.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or critical infrastructure is a strong asset.
• CPP, PSP or similar certification is an asset.
• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written) is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary regional liaison for corporate security matters, ensuring consistent application of VIA Rail’s security strategy across all facilities and operations within the region.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with provincial and local law enforcement, third‑party security services, emergency services, regulatory bodies, and Indigenous law enforcement leaders.
• Oversee regional security operations and technology, including management of Marshals services and third‑party guard services.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to regional Operations Managers on security best practices, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Represent the department in different forums in their region (H&S committee, etc).
• Oversee the implementation and readjustment of site-specific security programs (physical security, access control, surveillance, emergency preparedness).
• Coordinate and deliver security awareness and training programs for VIA Rail employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, procedures, and response protocols.
• Lead investigations of security incidents and coordinate emergency response efforts at regional level.

Skills

Bilingual: English & French

Security management

Public safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminology or related field

Tools

CPP/PSP certification

Job description

VIA Rail Canada seeks a Regional Advisor - Corporate Security & Intelligence to safeguard people, assets, infrastructure and operations across the region. Reporting to the Director – Corporate Security & Intelligence, you will bridge regional operations and national security leadership, ensuring security programs align with VIA Rail’s policies.

Responsibilities include acting as regional liaison, coordinating with law enforcement, overseeing regional security operations, delivering training,