Security Specialist

The Security Specialist will be a key member of the BGIS Corporate Security team and will manage the security program in compliance with both BGIS corporate policies/contracts, and the Industrial Security Manual (ISM), in connection with the Government of Canada’s Industrial Security Program (ISP). This role will support Corporate Security activities in Canada.

• Review, Document, Process, and Facilitate employee, agency, and contractor site access requests,  requests, and provide oversight in relation to physical security compliance.
• Centrally manage and administer BGIS access control and CCTV systems.
• Ensure physical security systems and equipment are fully functional and that compliance with ISO 27001 is not compromised.

• Serve as the BGIS initial point of contact for physical security related incidents, issues, questions, or concerns which includes being the primary on the intrusion alarm call-tree.
• Conduct scheduled and random physical access reviews to ensure compliance with BGIS security policies and standards.

• Manage the creation, implementation, and execution of a site access request, approval, and annual review system.
• Perform data entry and document assessment and review in support of the BGIS Vendor Security Compliance Program.

• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited post-secondary university and specific technical training along with 5 years demonstrated experience in the physical security field.
• Knowledge of supporting security disciplines, document control, visitor access, personnel security processing, and security processes and procedures.
• Experience in design, implementation and/or management of large security technology projects.
• Experience using C-Cure Access Control as well as Exacq CCTV Systems.
• Working knowledge and understanding of ISO 27001 as well as other security related industry standards.
• Experience in writing formal policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of information and cyber security principles and applications.
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel to analyze and present data.
• Able to calmly manage a fast-paced work environment with several ongoing high-priority tasks.
• Able to process, prioritize and respond to a high-volume of e-mail communication.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information to various audiences and all levels of the organization, both verbally and through written communications.
• Must be dependable, responsive, customer-focused and possess the qualities of diplomacy, tact, excellent judgment, discretion and initiative and perform in a multi-tasked and dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Requires the ability to make sound decisions, manage time, take independent action, analyze problems and provide focused solutions.
• Strong and effective leadership skills.
• Hold (or willing to and able to obtain) Infrastructure Ontario OPS and OPP security clearance
  
  Manage and maintain a visitor and clearance log.
• Work with the guard force and managers on site to ensure access control.
• Manage the issuance of card access and badge control.
• Ensure key access and secure zones are maintained.
• Maintain a security perimeter by liaising with the guard force/facility management at each location.
• Incident reporting and breaches handled as needed. Understand how to resolve and report.
• Help to create a Security Plan per the requirements and Security needs for each site.
• Manage and ensure the Security Plan is maintained and specific to each building requirement.
• Have a good understanding of Security zones and how to maintain them.
• Have a good understanding of the Security requirements at each specific location.

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Physical Security Professional (PSP) designation

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $54,185 - $67,732 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.