Jr Industrial Security Agent

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a Jr Industrial Security Agent to join our team. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks related to established systems or new projects of low to medium complexity. Reporting to the Manager Security & Compliance, the Industrial Security Agent will support projects from a government security compliance perspective. An individual will be able to demonstrate sound judgment and anticipate risks to projects and timelines when obtaining Government security approval, assessing project-specific security requirements, and communicating these to both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsible for continuous improvement; anticipates stakeholder needs; demonstrates vision in advancing tools, technology, processes; well-integrated in the Government security and controlled goods community to stay abreast of best practices.
Demonstrate a capability to provide sound guidance and advice to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while also enabling the business to meet its objectives. Requires the ability to find creative solutions to problems.
Location: Kanata, Richmond, Brampton,Montreal
Job Type: Contract- 6 months with high possibility of extension
Working Arrangement: 4 days hybrid and 1 day remote

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance in all aspects related to the Contracts Security Program (CSP) and Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
Prepare and maintain Project Security Plans outlining all Government Security Regulations specific to the programs. This may include liaising with intelligence partners such as CSIS, RCMP, etc.
Prepare various reports on the status of Government approvals on Security of IT processing, physical security, document safeguarding, etc.
Stay apprised of the evolution of projects by attendance at various internal and external reviews.
Participate in the preparation of bids, proposals packages following the internal process from Bid–no–Bid decisions to contract implementation and management.
Monitor risks, escalate issues, and propose action plans or solutions.
Advise of Project Physical Security Requirements so that they are taken into account within MDA’s facilities in order to meet the appropriate security guidelines set out by the Industrial Security Directorate (ISD);
Assist with Government inspections specific to projects as required.
- Inspections: Physical Security, Document Safeguarding, Classified Processing, COMSEC, and Controlled Goods.
Administer documentation related to visiting clearance requests and oversee the procedures for internal visitors.
- RFV’s- Each incoming and outgoing Visit must be tracked officially identifying each visitor's need to visit, including what they will access both physically and logistically. e. Site visit, or access to IT Systems.
Co-ordinate the tracking, storage, and delivery of outgoing and incoming classified documentation and information.
Advise, develop, and implement Security Requirement Check Lists (SRCL) for specific projects.
Provide ongoing training and awareness to personnel employees regarding the Contract Security Program and the Controlled Goods Program
Establish and maintain resource lists to ensure all personnel are cleared appropriately based on role.
Perform regular audits to ensure all areas of Government security programs are being adhered to; and
Liaise with contractors working on security equipment and ensure contractual conformity of their performances.
Act as an Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO), when the Company Security Officer is not available; and
Flexibility of hours, as on-call after hours may be required.
Other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

A minimum of 6 months of experience in ACSO and/or CSO role
Full understanding of, and demonstrated experience with, the Canadian Contracts Security Program and Controlled Goods Program
University and/or College degree in business administration, law enforcement, IT security or related fields is an asset
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and with minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal with all levels of the organization and with external customers
Liaise with multiple departments towards a mutual goal
Manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously
Possess good judgement and the ability to handle complex security screening files
Must be deadline-oriented and flexible, and be able to work under pressure
Bilingual is an asset (Contact with customers outside Quebec and head office staff in Ontario, ITAR (US), and international régulations).

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