Resilience and Security Specialist

Ubisoft Montréal; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company in Montreal is seeking a Senior Physical Security Manager to oversee and enhance security operations across Canada. This role involves ensuring compliance with security regulations, leading emergency response operations, and managing security budgets. The successful candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the security field, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with physical security implementations. The position is full-time and hybrid, requiring some domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation abilities are essential.
• 7+ years of security experience required.
• Ability to manage incidents and respond quickly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with security policies.
• Lead the planning and deployment of security projects.
• Manage emergency situations and oversee safety measures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making ability

Education

7+ years experience in security field

Technical IT certification

Security certification

Business Continuity Management certification

Tools

Genetec Software

Entrapass Software

Microsoft Office Products

Job description

The incumbent will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of our Pan-Canadian Studios, employees, contractors, visitors, assets, and information. The main mandate will be to lead and oversee the daily physical security, incident and emergency response operations across the country. He/she provides informational, functional and technical security expertise to ensure and enhance the current physical security posture by developing, and maintaining procedures, processes, and standards, implementing security controls and systems to mitigate potential risks.

What You’ll Do

• As the SME in physical security ensure compliance with Global Security and Risk Management policies and regulations;
• Participate in the development of the Pan-Canadian security strategy, define requirements & priorities and oversee its implementation;
• Maintain physical security policies and standards;
• Perform on-site and remote physical security assessments and ensure proper corrective actions;
• Manage and oversee security guard work order and specifications;
• Actively lead and participate in the planning and deployment of security projects, utilizing your expertise to enhance our security infrastructure;
• Lead the resolution of emergency situations, utilizing your expertise to manage crises and ensure the safety of our personnel and assets;
• Provide physical security requirements for internal and external local events;
• Perform evaluations of requirements to laws and regulations regarding safety and physical security;
• Coordinate internal training on prevention and threat awareness;
• Eng a key member of the health and safety committee, contributing insights and strategies to promote a secure and healthy work environment;
• Support the management of related security contracts in collaboration with procurement, implementation of systems such as access control, alarm systems, intrusion detection systems and camera systems video (CCTV);
• Develop and maintain security metrics and executive reports;
• Assist with other resilience topic related initiatives;
• Support and control of security budgetary allocations;
• Carry out all other related tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written);
• Strong presentation skills (verbal and written);
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels;
• Excellent organization skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work to consistently meet deadlines;
• Ability to conduct informational training sessions as required;
• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to draft documents that are clear and well-structured;
• Ability to make decisions quickly in an environment that is in constant evolution;
• Incident response management, including escalation procedures;
• Autonomy, self-directed learner, drive and pragmatism;
• 7+ years’ experience in security field or relevant experience;
• Hands-on experience; Physical access controls, video surveillance, physical intrusion mitigation;
• Hands-on experience in physical security implementations;
• Technical security knowledge and Business Continuity Management methodologies;
• Knowledge of the Genetec and the Entrapass Software is an asset;
• Basic knowledge of computer networking is an asset;
• Knowledge of the Building Code is an asset;
• Knowledge of the Health & Safety Codes and regulations is an asset;
• Microsoft Office Products;
• Technical IT certification is an asset;
• Security certification in security is an asset;
• ASIS PSP or equivalent certification is an asset;
• Business Continuity Management certification (ABCP, CBCP) is an asset;
• This role requires having flexible hours depending on operational needs (ex; special events), you may be called after normal business hours and may be required to assist with incident management during nights and weekends.
• Some domestic travel may be required.

Additional Information

Please send us your CV highlighting your education, experience and skills.

Please note that our positions are hybrid, but if you reside outside Quebec or Canada, relocation will be necessary. If you require a work permit, your eligibility will depend on your education and relevant work experience, as required by the government.

We look forward to reading your application ! 😊

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Computer Games