Senior Physical Security Advisor

Senior Physical Security Advisor

Reference number: PPS24J-023188-000050

Selection process number: 24-PPS-SPP-243

Parliamentary Protective Service - Planning Sector, Physical Security Branch

Ottawa (Ontario)

AS-06, AS-07, PM-05 - The position is at the PSA-09 group and level and the salary is based on a 35-hour work week.

$94,986 to $124,994 (under review)

Closing date: 13 April 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Duties

As a key member of the PPS Physical Security Branch, you will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, agencies, consultants, and security partners to enhance and implement physical security strategies and controls into all major capital projects. In this role, you will serve as the lead subject matter expert within various Security Working Groups, identifying security gaps and recommending appropriate physical security controls—including, but not limited to, CCTV, access control, intrusion detection systems, and perimeter security measures. Additionally, you will develop operational strategies to mitigate risks, ensure compliance with security policies and regulations, and support the continuous improvement of security infrastructure within the parliamentary precinct.

In addition, as the Senior Physical Security Advisor, you will play a critical leadership role in assessing security risks and overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of physical security related programs, policies, and procedures. This development will be instrumental in ensuring the resilience and integrity of security operations, safeguarding parliamentarians, visitors, and critical infrastructure within Parliament Hill and the parliamentary precinct.

Through comprehensive risk assessments, security strategy development, and collaboration with key stakeholders, you will help shape and enhance a robust security posture that aligns with parliamentary security directives, emerging threat landscapes, and best practices in the realm of physical security.

Work environment

The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. PPS has its own classification, compensation system and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.

What We Offer:

• Paid Training
• Health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• Public Service Pension Plan
• 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station

Intent of the process

The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis. The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within the PPS and for other organizations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:

Successful completion of a post-secondary educational program an acceptable combination of education, training and experience relating to physical security systems, equipment, and programs.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1 – Recent* and significant** experience acting as the lead subject matter expert leading and delivering large-scale physical security projects.

E2 – Recent* and significant** experience in leading physical security analysis, threats and risk assessment and advising on security risk mitigation strategies.

E3 – Significant** experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management through the use of written documents such as briefing notes, PowerPoint presentations, reports, etc.

E4 – Experience in cultivating and maintain high-level relationships with security consultants, internal/external stakeholders, and other Government departments/agencies to ensure seamless collaboration on physical security related topics.

Definitions:

• Recent means within the last five (5) years.
• Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis over a period of a minimum of eight (8) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSETS

Education:

Post-secondary degree or diploma from a recognized institution in the filed of security, law enforcement, or emergency management, including but not limited to : Protection, Security & Investigation, Security Management, Law Enforcement & Policing, Emergency & Disaster Management.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:

Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) – Security Industry Association.

Certified Protection Professional (CPP) – ASIS International

Physical Security Professional (PSP) – ASIS International

Other specialized training and/or accreditation relevant to physical security, investigations, business continuity, and emergency response may be considered an asset.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

Experience:

AE1 – Experience in applying Project Management principles, processes and tools and/or management of Physical Security project or event planning.

AE2 – Experience managing multiple priorities in a high-security, fast-paced environment while ensuring the successful delivery of security projects and initiatives.

AE3 – Experience in the interpretation and application of directives and policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with a Physical Security framework.

AE4 – Recent* and significant** experience working within a federal institution*** in the field of physical security.

Definitions:

• Recent means within the last five (5) years.
• Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis over a period of a minimum of ten (10) years.
• Federal institution means departments, crown corporations or separated agencies.

Operational Requirements:

Willingness to work overtime on short notice.

Willingness to travel.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Second-language Self-assessment Test:

In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1 – Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques related to physical security.

K2 – Knowledge of the Government of Canada security policies, including the Policy on Government Security (PGS) and the Directive on Security Management.

Competencies:

C1 - Teamwork and Collaboration

C2 - Thinking Skills

C3 - Communication

C4 - Leadership

C5 - Client Service Orientation

C6 - Dependability

C7 - Organizational Skills

C8 - Self-Management

Conditions of employment:

You must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance. The process involves a background investigation that includes:

• a loyalty assessment;
• law enforcement verifications;
• credit and financial verifications;
• a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, alcohol and/or drug use;
• personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process.

You must also consent to completing a personal history questionnaire, be fingerprinted, and photographed.

Other information:

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Please visit PPS web site under Careers > Opportunities or at https://pps.parl.ca/ for guides that will help you prepare your application and for an interview.

We will only accept online applications received through the GC Employment website.

We also encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.

All communication (screening, assessments, invitations, results) with applicants will be done by e-mail. Ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid, always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.

To submit your on-line application, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs website. Once your account is created, return to the job poster, and select the button "Apply Online" below. Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each qualification (education, experience, and assets) by answering the screening questions in the online application. You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.

Depending on the number of applicants volume management strategies MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement to be appointed to a position.

Relocation and travel expenses incurred during the recruitment and selection process are the applicant's responsibility.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

Véronique Bégin, Talent Management Advisor Veronique.Begin@pps-spp.parl.gc.ca

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