Company Security Officer (CSO)

JOB TITLE: Company Security Officer (CSO)

LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret

REPORTS TO: Manager, IT

HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week

About Nasittuq

Nasittuq Corporation is a proudly Canadian company supporting critical operations across Canada's North. Guided by our core values of Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive while making a meaningful contribution.

Where You Will Be Working

Nasittuq Corporation provides Operations and Maintenance services for the North Warning System (NWS), a joint Canada-United States radar network that is critical to aerospace surveillance and continental defence. The Canadian portion of the system includes 47 remote sites located throughout Northern Canada, supporting Canada's sovereignty and security mission.

Based in Ottawa, you will lead corporate security programs supporting operations across Canada, including remote Arctic locations. You will work closely with government agencies, operational leaders, and employees across the organization to ensure compliance with security regulations while protecting personnel, information, facilities, and critical infrastructure.

In keeping with our commitment to northern communities and Indigenous employment, priority consideration will be given to qualified Inuit beneficiaries, including those enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Inuvialuit Final Agreement, and Nunatsiavut Land Claims Agreement. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to lead and strengthen security programs supporting one of Canada's most unique operational environments. As the Company Security Officer, you will be responsible for Government of Canada security screening programs, Controlled Goods compliance, physical security, investigations, risk management, COMSEC administration, and security awareness initiatives supporting both the North Warning System and CFS Alert operations.

You will act as a trusted advisor to management, collaborate with government stakeholders, lead a team of security professionals, and help foster a culture where security awareness and compliance are embedded throughout the organization.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced security professional who enjoys balancing operational requirements with regulatory compliance while making a meaningful contribution to Canada's northern defence infrastructure.

What You'll Do

Government Security Program Management

• Lead and administer Government of Canada personnel security screening and clearance processes.

• Review, process, and maintain personnel security files and documentation while ensuring compliance with Government of Canada requirements.

• Ensure the organization maintains compliance with applicable security regulations, standards, and contractual obligations.

• Act as the primary liaison between Nasittuq and government security agencies, law enforcement organizations, and external security stakeholders.

• Maintain security plans, procedures, policies, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and operational effectiveness.

Controlled Goods Program Administration

• Act as Nasittuq's Designated Official for the Controlled Goods Program.

• Implement and manage access controls for controlled goods in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.

• Conduct internal audits to ensure proper handling, storage, protection, and documentation of controlled goods.

• Develop and deliver employee training related to Controlled Goods Program requirements and compliance obligations.

Security Planning and Corporate Compliance

• Develop, implement, and administer security plans supporting both the North Warning System and CFS Alert contracts.

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to personnel security, physical security, COMSEC, and facility security.

• Ensure continued compliance with Government of Canada security requirements, Controlled Goods Program requirements, Canada-US Joint Certification Program obligations, and related security regulations.

• Promote security awareness, compliance, and best practices across the organization.

Communications Security (COMSEC)

• Manage the North Warning System Communications Security (COMSEC) Account and associated responsibilities.

• Ensure compliance with COMSEC procedures, accountability requirements, and security controls.

• Maintain associated documentation and reporting requirements.

Physical Security Management

• Oversee physical security programs protecting company facilities and North Warning System infrastructure.

• Support access control programs, facility security initiatives, and emergency response planning.

• Evaluate security vulnerabilities and recommend improvements to facilities, infrastructure, and operating environments.

Investigations and Incident Response

• Lead investigations involving security incidents, breaches, policy violations, and other security-related matters.

• Conduct root-cause analysis and prepare recommendations for corrective action.

• Prepare reports and briefings for management regarding security incidents, investigations, and program trends.

• Provide investigation support related to the protection of corporate information and information management systems.

Risk Management

• Conduct threat and risk assessments to identify security vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.

• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified risks.

• Support business continuity and crisis response planning initiatives.

Leadership

• Supervise a small team of security professionals and administrative staff.

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, mentorship, and performance management.

• Support employee development and promote a security-conscious culture throughout the organization.

• Collaborate with operational leaders, program managers, Human Resources, and executive stakeholders to support organizational objectives.

Who You Are

CREDENTIALS

• Post-secondary education in Security Management, Law Enforcement, Criminology, Emergency Management, or a related field.

• Professional security certifications, including Physical Security Professional (PSP), are considered an asset.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing security programs.

• Experience administering Government of Canada security clearance processes and working within regulated security environments.

• Experience supporting Controlled Goods Program compliance and security investigations.

• Experience conducting risk assessments, investigations, compliance reviews, or security audits.

• Supervisory experience leading security personnel, managing priorities, and supporting employee performance.

• Experience supporting defence, aerospace, government, critical infrastructure, or highly regulated industries is considered an asset.

SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of Government of Canada security regulations, Industrial Security Program requirements, and personnel screening processes.

• Knowledge of physical security systems including access control, surveillance, emergency response planning, and facility protection.

• Expertise in investigations, incident response, risk assessment, and security program administration.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make sound decisions in complex situations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

• High ethical standards and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Exposure to ITAR, defence-sector security requirements, and controlled environments is considered an asset.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PSP (Physical Security Professional) designation.

• Experience administering Controlled Goods Programs.

• Knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) procedures.

• Experience supporting northern, remote, defence, aerospace, or critical infrastructure operations.

• Experience working directly with Government of Canada security stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS / TRAVEL

• Duties are performed primarily within an office environment operating under a hybrid work arrangement.

• Travel to North Bay and North Warning System locations throughout Northern Canada may be required to conduct audits, inspections, investigations, training, and compliance activities.

• Occasional travel to remote Arctic locations may be required.

• Employment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining a Secret Security Clearance.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

• Employer-matched pension contributions (5%).

• Hybrid work environment supporting flexibility and work-life balance.

• Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.

• Opportunity to support critical security programs that contribute directly to Canada's northern defence infrastructure.

• Collaborative team environment built on integrity, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualified and Interested Candidates, Please Apply!

Nasittuq is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified groups. Inuit Land Claim Beneficiary applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY.

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ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ.

Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed through the selection process, please advise us if accommodation is required.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔪᖅᑐᖅᐸᒃᑲ ᐃᓄᑖᖃᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦᒍᑎᒥ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᖃᑦᑕᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ!

Translation: We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates with experience as the following are encouraged to apply:

• Company Security Officer (CSO)
• Corporate Security Manager
• Security Compliance Manager
• Facility Security Officer (FSO)
• Government Security Officer (GSO)
• Industrial Security Manager
• Security Programs Manager
• Security Operations Manager
• Controlled Goods Program Manager
• Personnel Security Manager
• Security Risk Manager
• Security Assurance Manager
• Corporate Security Lead
• Defence Security Manager
• Corporate Compliance Manager

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