Senior Physical Security Consultant

Employment and Social Development Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 930 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Canadian Mounted Police- Departmental Security in Ottawa is seeking qualified candidates with bilingual CBC/CBC linguistic profile and the ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance. The role is indeterminate, requiring travel and extended hours as needed, based at 73 Leikin Drive, Barrhaven, Ottawa.

Applicants must meet extensive security and integrity requirements of the RCMP. Candidates should have a security-focused education and proven experience in coordinating security

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Treasury Board Policy on Government Security and related directives and standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; supervise personnel.
• Ability to analyze problems and suggest solutions.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Supervisory skills

Problem analysis

Education

Security Management diploma

Engineering/technical diploma

Job description

Royal Canadian Mounted Police- Departmental Security

Selection process number
26-RCM-EA-N-S-NCR-DS-149434

Salary
$93,148 to $106,393

Level
GT-06-SP-GTC-06

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Work environment
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is looking for talented and skilled individuals to join our dynamic team.We offer a diverse, inclusive, respectful and healthy work environment that offers flexible work arrangements to ensure work-life balance. If you value teamwork, challenging assignments and are innovative, collaborative and value high quality service to clients, we want to hear from you!Our team is located at 73 Leikin Drive in Ottawa, Ontario (Barrhaven), in a modern building with plenty of free parking, convenient access to bus routes immediately outside of the building, free use of a gym, and a cafeteria onsite.

Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC) and an Enhanced Reliability Status with Top Secret security clearance.A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
Candidates must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. This will be determined through the use of various evaluation tools.Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Conditions of employment

• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours, as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel in all areas of Canada and abroad.
• Willingness and ability to work in disagreeable conditions such as inclement weather conditions, exposure to dust, dirt, noxious fumes and vibrations.
• Willingness and ability to climb ladders and to work at height.
• Willingness and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

SECURITY AND RELIABILITY:

RCMP Top Secret Security Clearance.All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.In accordance with theTreasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Directive on Security Screening, effective January 6, 2025, Canadian citizenship is a requirement for a Top Secret clearance. Please note that while a Top Secret clearance is not required at the time of application, all conditions of employment, including security clearance, must be met prior to appointment and maintained for the duration of employment in the position.Please refer to the TBSDirective on Security Screening for more information: https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32805#annA1

Operational Requirements

• Willingness and ability to work extended hours, as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel in all areas of Canada and abroad.
• Willingness and ability to work in disagreeable conditions such as inclement weather conditions, exposure to dust, dirt, noxious fumes and vibrations.
• Willingness and ability to climb ladders and to work at height.
• Willingness and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma or employer approved alternative.

EXPERIENCE:

• Several* years of experience in the interpretation and application of the requirements of the Treasury Board Policy on Government Security and related directives or standards.
• Significant** experience in leading or coordinating multidisciplinary projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Significant** and recent*** experience in physical security including the planning, conduct and reporting of facility security inspections, vulnerability assessments or threat and risk assessments.*: Several is defined as the performance of duties on a continuous basis for two (2) years or more.
• **: Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, related activities. This experience would normally have been acquired over a period of one (1) year.
• ***: Recent refers to experience gained within the last three (3) years.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the Treasury Board Policy on Government Security and related directives and standards.
• Knowledge of security risk assessment concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of physical security concepts, practices and controls.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to supervise personnel.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Meeting Client Needs
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Discretion
• Planning and Organizing

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - CBC/CBC
English Essential

May be applied / assessed at a later date

EDUCATION:

Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute in Security Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering technology, Mechanical or Electronic Technology, Property Management, or other specialty programs relevant to the position.

EXPERIENCE:

Significant** experience in the research and development of corporate or departmental security related policy, guidelines, advisories or other related instruments.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self‑declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self‑declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service .

The RCMP is committed to supporting Indigenous Peoples throughout the recruitment process. The Indigenous Career Navigators Program (ICN), among others, is designed to provide Indigenous Peoples with advice and guidance through the application/hiring process. Indigenous Peoples seeking individual support related to their application or during the assessment phase are encouraged to contact the ICN at the following email address: [e-mail]

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.