Sr Security Specialist

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Power Full time


Sr Security Specialist

Location

CA-NS-Halifax

ID

Category

Other Corporate Opportunities

Position Type

Full-Time

Logistics

Job Title:

Sr Security Specialist

Company, Department:

Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Security

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment:

Regular, Full-Time

Closing Date:

May 14th, 2024

Reference Number:



The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Security, this specialized position will provide leadership with technical and security expertise and help provide solutions that satisfy the security requirements. The incumbent will act as a central point of contact in the management and administration of strategic and operational functions, providing expert advice, including the design and development of standardized processes, documentation, templates, and best practices ensuring consistent execution and delivery while remaining aligned with overall corporate objectives.



Key elements of this role include:

  • Plan, research, develop, evaluate and implement processes, policies, procedures utilized for the development of strategies and business initiatives that address the organization's requirements.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in a specialized function to develop, implement, coach and assist management staff in the administration and interpretation of corporate policies; providing advice that is appropriate, practical and consistent with relevant legislation, regulation, laws and/or industry standards.
  • Actively manage security operations within Emera - including but not limited to investigations, technological protection systems, building and asset security, contract guard force management, and crisis management.
  • Lead departmental initiatives in terms of threat management of all company assets including lockdown and bomb threat training drills, field support for company employees.
  • Provide programming support and direction for access control and incident management software.
  • Perform threat vulnerability risk assessments and follow up on appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Represent the department and prepare and deliver security presentations on a variety of physical security subject matters to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proactively work with various stakeholders to meet their requirements and ensure effective technologies and methodologies are implemented as required.
  • Provide leadership and direction to project teams and or assigned staff as required.
  • Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects.
  • Direct and provide management support, as required, to third party subcontractors/partners and/or recruiting of key skills to be successful.
  • Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt to Emera's operating environment.


These skills will make you successful:

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

  • Bachelor's degree in criminology, or other bachelor's program, or equivalent, and/or professional certification in physical security field such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) and/or;
  • 5-10 years of related security working experience.
  • Relevant experience in the appropriate use of/and or installation and maintenance of Access Control & Security (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Video Analytics, and Incident Reporting software.
  • Candidates must have a continuing record of professional development.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, provincial and local building codes and safety laws.
  • Work requires travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections; nationally and internationally.
  • Able to adjust to changing workloads beyond the typical workday requirements.
  • Team player with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships internally and externally.
  • Work in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism.
  • Able to complete assignments of limited scope & complexity as required.
  • Demonstrated use of standard security engineering methods & techniques.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we've listed above, please consider applying.



Learn more about our culture and values

At the Emera Group of Companies, you'll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by May 14th, 2024, and let us know why this role is right for you.



The perks of joining our team? We offer:

  • Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
  • Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness center, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
  • Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
  • Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
  • Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada's largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.



Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.



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