What You Need to Note:

The results of this process will be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications and various tenures including term, acting, assignment and indeterminate.

Who can apply?

Persons employed by the Federal Government of Canada

The CNSC recognizes the many benefits of providing staff with more flexible work practices and providing employees with more choice about where they do their work. The CNSC enables employees to manage their work as part of their life while fostering a culture of inclusion, health and wellbeing and delivering high quality regulatory outcomes for Canadians.

Physical onsite presence in Ottawa, Ontario will be required 3 days per week.

We encourage applicants that reside in the National Capital Region to apply.

The CNSC is committed to creating a respectful, barrier-free, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you have a special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

Be an informed applicant. Read How to apply.

Why Work Here?

At the CNSC, we work hard to create an environment where employees feel supported and heard, by management and their peers alike.

We also provide benefits like:

• Bilingual bonus up to $1,200 per year, if eligible

• Minimum 15 days of annual leave per year

• Competitive salary and benefit package

• Growth and the possibility for internal career opportunities

• Strong support for employee wellness and mental health

The CNSC is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative and reflective of Canadian society. We strive to continue to be a safe and healthy workplace – one that is inclusive and free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage members of any designated group to self-identify.

Interested in learning more about the CNSC? Visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca

Who You Are

As a Senior Physical Security Advisor, you bring proven leadership and supervisory experience to the forefront, guiding a team of dedicated Physical Security Officers while overseeing complex and evolving security programs. Your deep-rooted expertise in the field enables you to set strategic direction, navigate multifaceted challenges, and uphold the highest standards of physical security for the CNSC.

You are a trusted authority, adept at fostering collaborative relationships across teams, departments and ensuring seamless coordination on inter-departmental committees. With a sharp analytical mindset and unwavering attention to detail, you drive continuous improvement in security practices while mentoring others to do the same.

What You’ll Do

As the Senior Physical Security Advisor, you will be responsible for overseeing a suite of complex and critical security programs for the CNSC, including Physical Security, Building Emergency and Evacuation Preparedness, Public Events Security, and other specialized programs designed to safeguard people, assets, information, and operations.

You will lead the development and implementation of physical security plans, manage contracts and contractor relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery, supervise a small but skilled team of Physical Security Officers and lead security event management for the CNSC’s Public events. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining operational continuity and upholding the CNSC's commitment to a secure and resilient environment.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:
College Diploma in Security Management or related field. An equivalent combination of education, experience and job knowledge may also be considered.

Language Requirements:
Bilingual imperative with proficiency at the CBC level. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess here

Experience:

• Supervising security personnel by mentoring, assigning tasks, providing feedback, and supporting development.

• Providing security advice and guidance to clients and management.

• Developing and maintaining partnerships with internal or external stakeholders.

• Recent experience working in at least two of the following security controls: security screening, information technology security, physical security, business continuity management, information management security, security requirements associated with contracts and other arrangements, security event management, security awareness or training.

Knowledge of:

• Security program development and evaluation.

• Government of Canada security policies, instruments, and guidelines related to departmental security.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, with the ability to adapt to all audiences
• Work effectively with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

The following "Key Behavioural Competencies" define the behaviours expected of all CNSC employees. These competencies serve as the basis for the selection, performance management, development and recognition of CNSC employees and will form part of the evaluation of this process.

• Live it - Model the CNSC values

• Own it - Be Accountable & Achieve Results

• Build it - Collaborate Effectively with Others

• Learn it - Commit to your Professional Growth & Personal Leadership

For more information on CNSC’s Key Behavioural Competencies go to the following link: http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/about-us/careers-at-cnsc/key-behavioral-competencies.cfm

Asset Qualification:

• Graduation with a bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Experience working in Building Emergency and Evacuation Preparedness
• Experience leading a physical security program or security event management for public events.

Operational Needs:

• All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.
• Frequent travel is required for this position.
• Overtime: Some overtime may be necessary.
• This is a Designated Officer position.
• This position includes participation in an on-call program (duty officer).

Hiring Conditions:

Candidates must meet and maintain the following hiring conditions throughout their employment.

Security: Top Secret

In order to obtain a Top Secret level security level you must be a Canadian citizen

Submitting an Application:

Submit the following by the closing date, for our initial screening of candidates.

1. We want to hear from you! You will be prompted to complete a series of screening questions once you click on “I am interested”

Please note: The screening questions will require you to describe, using concrete examples, how you meet each experience and asset criteria on the poster (you are permitted 500 words or less per experience criteria)

• You cannot save your application in progress, so please be prepared to complete your entire application and all screening questions during one session
• For this reason, we recommend saving your answers in a text editing software, and then copy-pasting them into your job application

1. We want to read your resume! Don’t forget to include your contact information so we can reach you

To expedite the recruitment process, you are also encouraged to provide:

1. A scanned copy of your transcript, diploma, or certificate as proof of education

2. A scanned copy of your SLE results.

We thank all those who apply. We will contact only those whose qualifications are the most relevant.

Contact Information:

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact candidate.njoynhelp@cgi.com or call 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, EST (except statutory holidays).

If you have questions about this job posting, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation (CNSC/CCSN).