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Security Generalist & Senior Security Generalist

  • Cold Lake, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 24, 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
Apply by
Oct 22, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Associate

Job summary

The role involves conducting security activities, interpreting policies, and preparing various written documents and briefings. Senior positions also require formulating strategies, developing plans, and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.

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

The role involves conducting security activities, interpreting policies, and preparing various written documents and briefings. Senior positions also require formulating strategies, developing plans, and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a secondary school diploma and experience in a security environment. Senior roles require additional experience in strategic planning, relationship management, and implementing operational procedures.

Benefits

• Federal public service pension plan • Paid vacation • Career growth opportunities • Professional development

Listed skills

  • Policy development · Preferred
  • Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Security operations
  • Policy interpretation
  • Technical writing
  • Briefing preparation
  • Presentation skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder management
  • Operational procedures
  • Risk assessment
  • Policy development

Job areas

  • Security & Safety
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Administrative

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