Security Manager 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.

This position is Ottawa Hybrid.

Security Manager

Position Summary

Thales is looking to hire a Security Manager who has the overall responsibility and accountability for the Security function for all Thales Canada sites. This role sets the necessary strategies, policies, and initiatives to ensure: that all employees are aware of what is expected of them, security issues are identified and addressed, and overall, ensuring that the business is fully compliant with government legislation.  The Security Manager is responsible for a small team who manages the day-to-day onsite security requirements, employee security clearances, and project security needs.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Security Responsibilities

• Responsible for issuing, applying and monitoring all local government rules;  Manage the overall protection of Thales Canada and TCDS’s assets and personnel;
• Understand and implement the Groups policies within Canada and include National legislation where applicable;
• Manage alternate Security Officers and appoint Key Senior Officials at all Thales Canada locations;
• Audit and improve processes pertaining to security matters; Create Physical Security Threat Risk Assessments based on CPTED principles;
• Support projects in sensitive countries, including security analysis liaison with local officials and DFAIT;
• Develop training and awareness programs including security, travel policies and mission training;
• Establish and maintain government accreditation for Thales Canada sites; As Business Continuity Planning Lead, responsible for implementing and supporting Business Continuity Planning specific to Corporate Security;
• Maintaining of Facility Security Clearance including, Personnel, Document Safeguarding, Production and CNET – IT Security functions up to the TOP SECRET level; Assurance of security pertaining to all Organized Group functions (i.e. tradeshows,etc);
• Conduct all investigations, research and analyses pertaining to Security; Report audit findings and investigations to Group and Government bodies as required; and Liaise with Intelligence partners (RCMP, Local Police, CSIS and CSE) on potential risks associated to our business.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure Thales processes, procedures and policies are known and implemented in the department and complied with in the project execution and to continuously search for and implement improvement measures;
• Act as Cost Centre Manager for the Security department;
• As Resource Manager, ensure that staffing requirements and budget related to assigned staff is planned and competencies of assigned staff are actively managed in order to meet company and project needs;
• Comply with reporting requirements as communicated;

People Management

• Provides oversight and direction to a team of employees within the Security department in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Leads employees to meet the organization’s expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment.
• Fosters 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.
• Works with Human Resources staff to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ an appropriate number of employees.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma and/or university degree in a related discipline (i.e. Business Administration, Commerce) and/or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years industry experience (defence 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 Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Previous experience in creating and managing high performing teams.
• Diploma in Security Administration or Corporate Security Management.
• Professional Security Designation (PSP).

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.

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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.
This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages