Security Officer

IMP Aerospace & Defence; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Long Service Awards

Volunteer Grant Program

Scholarship Program

Paid personal days

Statutory holidays

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence is seeking a Company Security Officer (CSO) to lead all physical security functions and ensure enterprise-level compliance with various security regulations. This role involves liaising with government agencies, overseeing security clearances, and managing security programs across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, extensive experience in public protection, and the ability to interface with top management. A robust benefits package is offered, including personal days and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public protection environment.
• Ability to interface with top management.
• Familiarity with aviation-related operations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with government agencies to ensure compliance.
• Oversee security clearances and alternate CSOs.
• Conduct audits of security programs.

Skills

Leadership

Security compliance

Government liaison

Investigative skills

Training capabilities

Education

Post-secondary education in security

Job description

Position Overview

The Company Security Officer (CSO) leads all physical security functions for IMP Aerospace and Defense and has enterprise level responsibility for security strategies, policies, procedures and regulatory compliance. The scope of this role covers all security technologies and services used by the company, including protection services, perimeter defenses, physical and logical access control, and the administration of the Company’s Security Plans. The CSO is results‑oriented and can achieve tangible improvements in corporate, industrial, and regulatory security arenas. Reporting to the Branch Head of Quality, the CSO coordinates security applications and clearances for PWGSC/PSPC and Transport Canada and oversees contracted security services at company facilities.

What You Will Do

• Liaise with government security agencies to ensure compliance with NATO security clearances, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Transport Canada Restricted Area control systems.
• Assign and oversee alternate CSOs and security clearances for multiple locations.
• Travel to other divisions to conduct briefings, training sessions, and assist in the development of their Security Plans.
• Arrange and participate in external and internal audits of security programs, risk mitigation, and development and implementation of corrective measures.
• Interact with personnel at all levels to communicate and promote corporate security and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate suspected security breaches and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as the focal point for security incident response planning and execution.
• Remain current with security information and requirements of PWGSC/PSPC and TC government programs.
• Act as principal for the preparation and upkeep of IMP Security Plans, procedures, and directives.
• Control security of building entrance and exit points, vehicle entrances, material movements through checkpoints, and perimeter fencing and lighting integrity.
• Ensure security and restricted area passes, files, and databases are maintained.
• Prepare and ship confidential documentation to security screening agencies.
• Oversee preparation and maintenance of security files for all employees.
• Prepare and maintain security status reporting.
• Be competent in using computers and various office equipment and software.
• Control of security critical keys and locks.
• General office and other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Post‑secondary education with an emphasis on security or an equivalent asset.
• Extensive employment in a public protection environment such as national, provincial, municipal, or military police force.
• Ability to interface with top management.
• Familiarity with aviation related operations.
• Previous experience in a position of high confidentiality.
• Experience in training or disseminating information to groups in a classroom environment.
• Familiarity with Transport Canada, Public Works, Controlled Goods, and ITAR security requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies.
• Continual focus on personal safety and compliance with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation.
• Participation in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 8S activities in your area.
• Eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC‑Contract Security Program, and Transport Canada RAIC clearance.

What We Will Do For You

• All IMP benefits become effective on your first day of work.
• Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP program, Tuition Reimbursement, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, and Scholarship Program.

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under‑represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self‑identify on either your cover letter or resume.