Associate Director, Security Services and Facilities

About the position: Associate Director, Security Services and Facilities Management

This position provides leadership and oversight for the organization's security, facilities, accommodations, occupational health and safety, business continuity, and asset management functions. The incumbent is responsible for personnel and physical security programs, threat and risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and business continuity planning. The role also oversees the management of office accommodations and property services, leads significant relocation and facilities projects, and provides strategic advice to senior management on security, operational risk, compliance to a variety of governmental policies, fleet management while managing financial, human, and material resources.

Work environment

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario, supporting job creation and economic growth through programs, services and project funding. By partnering with businesses and communities, it fosters a strong, diversified and competitive regional economy. A position with FedNor allows you to be part of a nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities.

Why Choose FedNor:

• Work with a great team who supports each other.
• Be part of a small department with a big heart.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the region and country.
• A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this staffing process is to staff one (1) bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC), indeterminate position. No pool of qualified candidates will be established as part of this process.

Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in Sudbury, ON.

Positions to be filled

1

Conditions of employment

• Valid “G” level driver’s licence

Operational Requirements

• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to travel.

You need (essential for the job)

Education

• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialized courses in security or emergency management OR an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience.

Experience

• Experience in developing policies, procedures, standards and guidelines for physical and/or personnel health and safety/security
• Experience with business continuity management and facilities/accommodations activities including: developing or involvement in the development of a business continuity plans, emergency preparedness, pandemic preparedness, fire prevention, disaster control/recovery services, business impact assessments and risk analysis
• Experience in management of human, financial and material resources
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and partners

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Policy on Government Security and mandatory procedures on its eight (8) security controls, and supporting directives and standards: Directive on Security Management; Directive on Identity Management and the Standard on Identity Management and Credential Assurance; Standard on Security Screening; Standard on Security Event Reporting; and Standard on Security Categorization.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and workplace accommodation practices.

Competencies

• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Your writing ability may be evaluated based on the responses and resume submitted during the application process.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and proactively identify and implement solutions to achieve results.
• Ability to remain effective, organized, and focused while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative(CBC/CBC)

You may need (asset qualifications)

• Experience with facilities management.
• Experience with asset management.
• Experience with fleet management.
• Experience with security clearanc