Corporate Security Officer; CSO

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Onsite with Hybrid Flexibility)

Position Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Vacancy Type: New Role

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 30,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden.

It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

Saab Canada Inc., headquartered in Ottawa with operations in Halifax, Nova Scotia and presence in Medicine Hat, Alberta, is a growing defence and security leader delivering advanced capabilities, training and sustainment services to the Department of National Defence, Canadian Armed Forces, public safety and commercial customers across Canada. Saab Canada supports the management and delivery of capabilities that support Canada's defence and security objectives.

As Saab Canada continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and trusted security leader to join our team.

As the Corporate Security Officer you will lead all aspects of security across the company. You will serve as Saab Canada's principal security authority and trusted advisor to the Canadian leadership team while maintaining close collaboration and alignment with Saab's global security organization.

You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive security program covering personnel, physical, information, and industrial security, as well as crisis management and security risk management. Reporting to the President of Saab Canada Inc., you will work closely with business leaders in Canada and Sweden to ensure security considerations are integrated into Saab’s strategic planning, growth and operational activities.

This position requires a strong security mindset, relevant Canadian experience and the ability to balance security requirements with operational needs and Saab Canada's long-term growth ambitions.

The position will be based in Ottawa, Ontario, with occasional travel within Canada and internationally as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Saab Canada's designated Company Security Officer (CSO)
• Lead and develop Saab Canada's security organization and management system
• Act as Saab Canada's primary security representative to Canadian government authorities, customers, and industry partners
• Ensure compliance with Canadian Industrial Security Program requirements
• Manage personnel security processes, including security clearances, reliability screening, and site access authorizations
• Partner with the Information Security team to support the proper storage, transmission, safeguarding, and destruction of protected and classified information and assets
• Ensure compliance with Canada’s Controlled Goods Program requirements and related governance activities
• Lead physical security, facility security, and secure area accreditation activities
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, instructions, awareness training programs, and executive security briefings
• Ensure the proper handling, storage, transmission, safeguarding, and destruction of protected and classified information and assets
• Conduct security risk assessments and advise management on threat mitigation measures
• Lead investigations into security incidents, violations, and breaches, and oversee related corrective actions
• Develop and maintain crisis management, emergency preparedness, and business continuity programs
• Coordinate…