Corporate Security Officer

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.

Assessment accommodation

It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. You are encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experience. Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described.

Preference may be given to self-identified Employment Equity candidates to address under representation in the following designated groups: Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with disabilities, or/and Members of visible minority groups in order to address departmental objectives.

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

Work environment

Come join our team! We work in a fast paced, varying, and challenging environment.

Presently with the Covid-19 pandemic situation, some Transport Canada staff have been working from home. However, there are positions that require a physical presence in our Transport Canada Centres. Work situations will be revisited post-pandemic.

This position requires a physical presence in one of the Transport Canada Centres located in Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Calgary.

There are varying and sometimes conflicting demands, requirement to meet deadlines, frequent interruptions, disruptions and realignment of priorities and the need to respond to and deal appropriately with varied crisis situations affecting the safety of individuals or the security of the department’s assets.

There are requirements to work periodically outdoors for varying periods of time in order to conduct onsite audit and inspection activities and wearing protective clothing as required.

Periodic travel is required by air, road and other means to conduct audit and inspection activities and attend meetings.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to fill 1 AS 04 position in on a permanent basis. The work can be performed either in Winnipeg, Edmonton or Calgary.

Applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, secondment, specified period), security requirements and conditions of employment within Transport Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all applicants seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

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)

Secondary diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in gathering, analyzing and summarizing information.

Experience in supporting a security governance program (e.g. corporate, oversight, etc.).

Recent experience preparing a variety of documents (e.g. correspondence, analysis papers, summary reports, briefing notes, spreadsheets, Power BI, or presentations) for supervisors and/or managers.

Experience providing security recommendations to streamline operations, increase efficiencies, or improve program delivery.

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

University degree, in any area of study.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a Federal Government Security environment.

Experience in Emergency Management (e.g. emergency planning, emergency management policy, emergency operations).

Experience in Business Continuity Management (e.g. planning, business impact analysis and/or business recovery strategies).

Experience in Security Awareness (e.g. developing and providing security awareness presentations or other training programs).

Experience with Physical Security (e.g. reviewing architectural plans and specifications to provide security advice, etc.).

Experience in conducting investigations (e.g., security incident management, seeking out information on your own).

Experience in establishing partnerships and collaborative networks on security issues with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Experience in conducting site security assessments and/or risk assessments (e.g. threats, assets, vulnerabilities and safeguards).

Experience in project management.

Experience in data analysis.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

Ability to organize workload, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to identify and analyze problems and make sound recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to work on your own and with little supervision.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Knowledge of Policy on Government Security and related legislation.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel within the Prairie and Northern Region and periodically to other regions including the National Capital Region, as required.

Ability and willingness to work irregular hours and overtime, as required.

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

COMMUNICATION
Communication with candidates for this process will be via email/PSRS. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided (and updated as required) and accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally: All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates. For instance, e-mails, phone calls, phone messages, screening questions, résumés and/or interview (but not limited to).

Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via email and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their email regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

ASSESSMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
Random selection, invoking asset qualifications may be used in conjunction with other volume management strategies that can be applied at any stage in the staffing process.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A test may be administered.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of education as part of this selection process.

ASSESSMENT – TRAVEL EXPENSES
Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to evaluation purposes.

ASSESSMENT – REFERENCE CHECKS
Those selected for assessment should be prepared to provide the names and contact information of recent references.

References must be available, have an in-depth knowledge of your work/projects, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your experience, achievements and strengths.

References that are not reachable and/or not available are lowering the candidates’ chances to be found fully qualified and be considered for appointment. When providing names of references, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are available to respond in a timely manner.

ASSESSMENT – AVAILABILITY
The assessment may be administered outside of regular working hours including evenings and weekends. If you are unavailable, you must inform us immediately as each request will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required.

ASSESSMENT – RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling will only be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of your request to be rescheduled.
Possible reasons for alternate assessment dates:

· Medical reason with doctor's certificate;
· Death in the immediate family;
· Professional obligation (proof required);
· Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
· Religious reasons.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Transport Canada was named one of Canada’s top employers in 2021 by Forbes.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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