Director of Corporate Security

Classification: SEG 2: $160,037 - $188,257 (eligible for performance bonus)

Closing Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026

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The Senate of Canada is seeking an experienced security leader to direct a multidisciplinary team that helps protect the people, information, assets and operations that supports parliamentary work of senators. As the Senate’s chief security officer, the Director, Corporate Security will set the direction for the corporate security programs and deliver responsive, reliable and non-partisan services to senators and staff. You will establish clear priorities, align resources with operational requirements, and foster a respectful, inclusive, service-oriented and accountable workplace where employees are supported in developing their skills and contributing to the Directorate’s success.

Reporting to the executive head responsible for the Legislative Sector, you will contribute to the Senate’s senior management team and translate institutional priorities into clear directorate objectives. You will work across the Administration to integrate security into operational planning, policies, facilities and accommodation initiatives, respecting established mandates, decision-making authorities and accountability arrangements.

In this role, your portfolio includes the delivery of security screening and accreditation for all individuals accessing Senate buildings, administrative security reviews and investigations, threat and risk assessments, incident management, travel and technical security, emergency management, business continuity, and security awareness. You will also provide oversight and expert advice on security requirements for Senate facilities and infrastructure projects undertaken as part of the Parliament of Canada’s Long Term Vision and Plan.

You will monitor emerging risks and provide candid, evidence-based advice, recommendations and briefings to senior Senate officials and governance bodies on complex, sensitive and evolving security matters. During significant incidents or periods of sustained operational pressure, you will lead with composure, coordinate timely action and ensure that information and decisions are communicated and escalated appropriately. You will manage the Senate’s operational relationship with the Parliamentary Protective Service and build effective working relationships with parliamentary, law-enforcement, national-security and emergency-management partners.

You will provide strategic direction to the Directorate’s management team, setting clear priorities, delegating responsibilities and holding its members accountable for leading their teams and supporting employees’ success. Through coaching, constructive feedback, succession planning and knowledge transfer, you will strengthen the Directorate’s capacity and continuity. Your leadership will promote respectful collaboration, accessibility, workplace health and safety, and belonging.

You will align resources with assessed risks and service needs, identify efficiencies and guide…