Security and Information Assurance Advisor (Permanent)

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international defence company based in Victoria is seeking a Security and Information Assurance Advisor. The role involves managing security training, facilitating access, and supporting security compliance. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of administrative experience in security, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong writing skills. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

Wellness benefit for healthy lifestyles

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Training and professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in security administration or general administration.
• Strong English writing skills, experience writing security reports.
• Eligibility for Canadian Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Arrange security access to business sites.
• Organize and deliver security training for employees.
• Assist in the onboarding of new employees and subcontractors.
• Manage facility access cards and system tracking.

Skills

Security administration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of physical security systems

Writing security reports

Emergency management knowledge

Job description

Security and Information Assurance Advisor (Permanent)

Location: Victoria, British Columbia, CA, V8Z 0B9

Onsite or Hybrid:

The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Babcock Principles

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well‑being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top‑up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

• We offer an agile workplace for several positions
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

Responsibilities

• Arrange security access to business sites as required to include coordinating the provision of shipyard access and safety training with Victoria Shipyards Ltd and Fleet Maintenance Facilities, coordinating with Babcock HSE as required.
• Assist in organizing, scheduling and delivering general security training and security awareness as required for ongoing security education and awareness for Babcock personnel and subcontractors
• Assist in the onboarding of new employees, including foreign hire processes and subcontractors
• Assist in the management and distribution of facility access cards (Kantech) and PIN codes
• Tracking of site access systems for various locations
• Prepare communications for the Manager, Security and Information Assurance for further dissemination to Babcock Canada employees to communicate relevant data pertaining to Security, Information Assurance, and Emergency events
• Participate in meetings regarding security analytics
• Prepare applications and annual Defence Resource Management Information System and Defence Wide Area Network renewals, DRMIS training and DWAN asset distribution
• Act as an Assistant Company Security Officer within the Contract Security Program to include administering new hire applications for clearances, upgrades, assisting with briefings and coordinating inspections
• Act as a Designated Official with the Controlled Goods Program
• Coordinate Requests For Visits to controlled sites for Babcock to include a ssisting with Annual Request for Visit to Department of National Defence sites and other locations
• Assist with Security Requirements Check List training, submissions and processes between Babcock subcontract management and Public Services & Procurement Canada.
• SIA – (Security and Information Assurance) a requirement of the CSP-Annex A, Section 4
• Coordinating Security Sweeps
• Monitoring Controlled Goods Annual training and conducting Controlled Goods reference checks
• Support internal security information processes, to include DocuSign Engineering Task approvals, Internal Routing Card Deliverables, Corporate Government Risk, Problem Activity Report’s, Remedy Requests, UK IT Build confirmations
• Other duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of 3 years in security administration or general administration
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of physical security systems. (Card access, CCTV, alarm systems)
• Strong English writing skills, experience writing security and/or emergency incident reports would be considered an asset
• Basic knowledge of emergency management, conducting security related investigations would be considered an asset
• Experience with Project Management and/or qualifications would be considered an asset
• Familiarity with the requirements and processes of the government of Canada Contract Security Program would be considered an asset
• Eligibility for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

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