Security-Savvy Office Manager & Events Lead

Cohere Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch stipend

Health benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP matching

Parental leave

Education stipend

Vacation 6 weeks

Home office stipend

Co-working benefit

Job summary

Cohere Inc. is seeking an Office Manager & Security Officer in Ottawa to run day-to-day operations and implement security protocols for government contract compliance. This hybrid role balances welcoming front-desk duties with rigorous security practices across the office.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in security operations, is familiar with CSP/PSPC frameworks, and can coordinate vendors, events, and office logistics. Cohere offers extensive benefits and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Canadian citizenship and residency in Canada.
• Familiarity with CSP/PSPC frameworks and Reliability Status.
• 2+ years of security operations experience (government/industrial security preferred).

Responsibilities

• Front-facing operations & vendor management: oversee cleaners, catering, suppliers, and maintenance; coordinate room setups; manage visitor logistics; lead internal communication channels; handle shipping and laptop distribution.
• Security compliance: ensure adherence to PSPC/CSP policies; oversee screenings; enforce access controls and secure storage; report security incidents.
• Office management & inventory: maintain supplies, conduct office tours, manage mail and packages; support off-sites and events with security coordination.
• Events, culture & community: organize monthly social events; ensure security considerations for gatherings; manage guest experiences and logistics.

Skills

Vendor management

Office operations

Security operations

Communication

Job description

Cohere Inc. is seeking an Office Manager & Security Officer in Ottawa to run day-to-day operations and implement security protocols for government contract compliance. This hybrid role balances welcoming front-desk duties with rigorous security practices across the office.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in security operations, is familiar with CSP/PSPC frameworks, and can coordinate vendors, events, and office logistics. Cohere offers extensive benefits and a collaborative team culture.