Project Security Advisor

1 month ago


Ottawa, Canada Thales Group Full time

Location: Ottawa, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

This position is Hybrid Ottawa.

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Project Security Advisor who will support various projects from a government security compliance perspective. You will be able to demonstrate sound judgement and be able to anticipate risks to projects and timelines when obtaining government security approval when subcontracting services which include security requirements specific to the Project. The Government Security Compliance support will involve other Thales Units and suppliers external to Thales. External customers would primarily be Government of Canada. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Process Security Clearance applications, conduct Controlled Goods Assessments and maintain records; Process Requests for Visits (RFVs) and oversee the procedures for internal visitors.
  • Prepare and maintain project security plans outlining all government security regulations specific to the project; Stay apprised of the evolution of the project by attending various internal and external reviews, meeting, etc.
  • Establish and maintain resource lists for the project to ensure all personnel are cleared appropriately based on their role; Develop Security Requirement Check Lists (SRCL) specific to subcontractors for the Project.
  • Advise of project physical security requirements, ensure they are taken into account within the facility and that they continuously meet the appropriate security guidelines set out by the Contract Security Program (CSP).
  • Provide ongoing basic education and awareness to employees; Monitor risks, escalate issues and propose action plans or solutions; Liaise with contractor(s) working on security equipment and ensure the contractual conformity of their performance.
  • Act as an Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO); Act as a Designated Official (DO).

Minimum Requirements

  • 5+ years industry experience (defence and/or government).
  • Working knowledge of the Canadian Government procurement policies and procedures; Working knowledge of the Contract Security Program and Controlled Goods Program; Working knowledge of the Security of Information Act (formerly the Official Secrets Act); Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Willingness to be appointed as a Designated Official under the Controlled Goods Program; Willingness to be appointed as an Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO) under the Contract Security Program.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

  • Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
  • Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
  • Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 
  • Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
  • Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Why Join Us?

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance. About Thales

In a world that is increasingly fast moving, unpredictable – and full of opportunities, trust is essential for societies to flourish. Trust in our institutions. Trust in our systems. Trust in technology. Trust in each other.

And the people we all rely on to make the world go round, they rely on Thales. They come to us with big ambitions: to make life better, to keep us safer.

From the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace, we help our customers navigate uncertainty with confidence and new frontiers with optimism. Thinking smarter and acting faster - mastering ever greater complexity and every decisive moment along the way.

We collaborate to architect and deliver high technology solutions that are both imaginative and resilient, human-centered and sustainable. So that together we can harness the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust.

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