Project Security Advisor

7 days ago


Ottawa, Canada Thales Full time

Location: Ottawa, Canada

In 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.

**Position Summary**

**This is a hybrid position located in Ottawa or Halifax.**

Thales is looking for a **Project Security Advisor **who will support various projects from a government security compliance perspective.

In this role, 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. Government Security Compliance support will involve other Thales Units and suppliers external to Thales. External customers would primarily be Government of Canada.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Process Security and Controlled Goods Assessments and maintain records.
- 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.
- 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.
- Process Requests for Visits (RFVs) and oversee the procedures for internal visitors.
- Advise of project physical security requirements and ensure they are taken into account within the facility and that they continuously meet the appropriate security guidelines set out by the Industrial Security Directorate (ISD).
- Coordinate the tracking, storage and delivery of outgoing and incoming classified documentation.
- Perform regular audits to ensure all areas of corporate and government security programs are being adhered to.
- Support the Security Manager as required when audits are performed by Group and Government bodies.
- Inspections: Physical Security, Document Safeguarding, Classified Processing, COMSEC and Controlled Goods.
- 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), when the Company Security Officer is not available.
- Participate in the preparation of bids and proposal packages following the internal bid process.
- Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for cohesiveness, support, and working effectively together to enable each employee and the department to succeed.
- Flexibility of hours, as on-call after hours may be required.

**Minimum Requirements**
- 5+ years industry experience (defense and/or government).
- Working knowledge of the Canadian Government procurement policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of the Security of Information Act (formerly the Official Secrets Act).
- Working knowledge of the Contract Security Program and Controlled Goods Program.
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Recognized for ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization and externally with customers.
- Strong business acumen and ability to identify and address issues within a complex business environment.
- Capable of developing strong relationships across the business through excellent customer service.

**Preferred Qualifications
- Designated Official is an asset.
- Knowledge of ISO 27001:2018 is an asset.

**Regulatory Compliance Requirements**

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.

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