Security Officer; CSO

job title: company security officer (cso)

location: ottawa, ontariosecurity clearance: secretreports to: manager, ithours: 37.5 hours per weekabout nasittuq

nasittuq corporation is a proudly canadian company supporting critical operations across canada's north. Guided by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and agility, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive while making a meaningful contribution.

nasittuq corporation provides operations and maintenance services for the north warning system (nws), a joint canada-united states radar network that is critical to aerospace surveillance and continental defence. The canadian portion of the system includes 47 remote sites located throughout northern canada, supporting canada's sovereignty and security mission.

based in ottawa, you will lead corporate security programs supporting operations across canada, including remote arctic locations. You will work closely with government agencies, operational leaders, and employees across the organization to ensure compliance with security regulations while protecting personnel, information, facilities, and critical infrastructure.

in keeping with our commitment to northern communities and indigenous employment, priority consideration will be given to qualified inuit beneficiaries, including those enrolled under the nunavut agreement, inuvialuit final agreement, and nunatsiavut land claims agreement. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

this is an opportunity to lead and strengthen security programs supporting one of canada's most unique operational environments. As the company security officer, you will be responsible for government of canada security screening programs, controlled goods compliance, physical security, investigations, risk management, comsec administration, and security awareness initiatives supporting both the north warning system and cfs alert operations.

you will act as a trusted advisor to management, collaborate with government stakeholders, lead a team of security professionals, and help foster a culture where security awareness and compliance are embedded throughout the organization.

this role is ideally suited to an experienced security professional who enjoys balancing operational requirements with regulatory compliance while making a meaningful contribution to canada's northern defence infrastructure.

• lead and administer government of canada personnel security screening and clearance processes.

• review, process, and maintain personnel security files and documentation while ensuring compliance with government of canada requirements.

• ensure the organization maintains compliance with applicable security regulations, standards, and contractual obligations.

• act as the primary liaison between nasittuq and government security agencies, law enforcement organizations, and external security stakeholders.

• maintain security plans, procedures, policies, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and operational effectiveness.

• act as nasittuq's designated official for the controlled goods program.

• implement and manage access controls for controlled goods in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.

• conduct internal audits to ensure proper handling, storage, protection, and documentation of controlled goods.

• develop and deliver employee training related to controlled goods program requirements and compliance obligations.

• develop, implement, and administer security plans supporting both the north warning…