Security Specialist

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**Job Opportunity**:Security Specialist

Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we focus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world’s most sustainable port.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diversified port. Our mandate as a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the _Canada Marine Act _, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely and responsibly through the Port of Vancouver. That means providing infrastructure and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo within the port. It also means we carry out reviews of proposed activities and developments on federal port lands and waters to determine whether a project can go ahead without impacts to the environment and community that cannot be mitigated.

We are passionate about the work we do and what it contributes to our local communities, the region and our country. This is reflected in our values of collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability and customer responsiveness.

Be a part of a team that advances initiatives to promote economic prosperity through trade, a healthy environment and thriving communities for the future generations of Canadians.

It’s a workplace where the intrinsic value of your contribution to help foster the continued growth of the Canadian economy becomes a tangible reality. Bring your unique strengths, perspectives and experiences to the port authority and join us in charting a course toward a sustainable future.

The Security Specialist is responsible for working closely with the Manager, Security in the development and implementation of processes and policies related to VFPA’s responsibilities as described in the Marine Transportation Security Act. This position is also responsible for the development and implementation of security-related projects specific to threat/risk and site assessments; the development, implementation and maintenance of business requirements for security infrastructure and systems security situational awareness; Transport Canada and law enforcement liaison activity; and VFPA employee security.

The Security Specialist will:
Transport Canada Port Master Security Plan & Liaison
- Liaise directly with Transport Canada on matters related to VFPA’s Port Master Security Plan and maintain day-to-day responsibility over the Port Master Security Plan.
- Develop amendments to the VFPA Port Master Security Plan and coordinate security drills/exercises in accordance with Transport Canada Marine Transportation Security Regulations.
- Assist the Manager, Security in ensuring VFPA compliance with Transport Canada security audits.
- Perform security threat/risk assessments, maintaining and develop internal security audits to proactively identify areas of improvement.

Security Program
- Identify, develop and implement continuous improvements to directives, policies and processes within the security program that may result in impacts to internal and/or external processes.
- As directed by Manager, Security develop and implement an ongoing review and audit based on internal processes, and policies within the Port Master Security Plan and inform of continuous improvement.
- Plan, execute, monitor, report and close projects within the security program.
- Develop, implement and provide training on employee security programs to build security awareness within the organization.
- Develop, implement and promote VFPA security policy and procedures, within the port community

Operations
- Assist Manager, Security with oversight, audit and compliance of contracted security service.
- As directed by Manager, Security, act as the primary/lead contact for reviewing event security assessments and develop security plans for external events.
- As directed by Manager, Security, identify, direct and brief additional executive-level security as required.
- Conduct security incident analysis and pre-event intelligence analysis for VFPA activities and brief the Manager, Security.
- Undertake regular, ongoing assessments of the access control measures and alarm systems for VFPA facilities and roadways. Develop and maintain detailed technical procedural documentation for security related systems.
- Facilitate collaboration with VFPA Information Services department and relevant external stakeholders to identify operational security system improvements and efficiencies to minimize impacts to port operations as required.
- Develop, recommend and implement security system projects as directed by the Manager, Security.
- Provide operational oversight of contractors’ performance and service level agreements for security systems. Provide updates and recommendations to Manager, Security. As a member of the Operations Center team, assist with respons