Resilience Security Specialist

The main and routine tasks of this position are to:

• 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
• Engage as 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.

Requirements

• 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

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.

Relevant experience:

• 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