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Security Generalist & Senior Security Generalist

  • Cold Lake, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 4, 2026
  • 1 position

$73,798–$87,108 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Associate

Job summary

Conduct security activities and address security requirements in an operational environment. For the senior role, analyze issues, develop strategies and guidance for plans, maintain collaborative relationships with partners, and implement procedures and requirements.

Job details

The Department of National Defence (DND) is currently seeking Security Generalists and Senior Security Generalists in Cold Lake, Alberta. Salary: $73,798 to $87,108 (depending on the position) We're looking for candidates who have: A secondary school diploma Experience conducting security activities and requirements or working in a security environment Experience researching and interpreting policies Experience preparing a variety of written documents, briefings, or presentations Additional experience required for the Senior Security Generalist position: Experience analyzing issues and formulating strategies or guidance in the development of various plans Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external partners Experience implementing procedures and requirements in an operational environment Please note that these positions require full-time in-office presence. DND offers excellent benefits, a federal public service pension plan, paid vacation, and opportunities for career growth and professional development within the Government of Canada. Click the “apply button” to learn more and apply now!

What you’ll do

Conduct security activities and address security requirements in an operational environment. For the senior role, analyze issues, develop strategies and guidance for plans, maintain collaborative relationships with partners, and implement procedures and requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and experience conducting security activities or working in a security environment, researching and interpreting policies, and preparing written documents, briefings, or presentations. Senior candidates must also have experience analyzing issues and developing strategies or guidance, building collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, and implementing procedures in an operational environment.

Benefits

  • Federal Public Service Pension Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Professional Development

Listed skills

  • written communication · Preferred
  • Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Security Operations
  • Security Requirements
  • Policy Research
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Written Communication
  • Briefing Preparation
  • Presentation Preparation
  • Issue Analysis
  • Strategy Development
  • Guidance Development
  • Planning
  • Relationship Management
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Operational Requirements

Job areas

  • Security & Safety
  • Government & Public Sector

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