Supervisor, Security Operations

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

Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail. Candidates MUST check their email. Watch your junk/spam mailbox in your email to ensure you don't miss an email.

Proof of your education credential(s) and Canadian Citizenship or permanent residence will be required. Education* and Citizenship or permanent residence MUST have been acquired at the time of application.
*Education outside Canada: It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure they have their certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
Qualifications indicated on this advertisement may be assessed and/or validated throughout the selection process effective from the time you submit your application. This includes any correspondence (written or oral) with Human Resources and Management.

You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exams, interview, simulation exercise, reference check, and other assessment tools.

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is committed to conducting inclusive and barrier-free staffing processes, if you have a functional limitation or a disability that may impact your performance at any steps of the process, such as when submitting your application online, completing an exam or a written exercise and/or participating in an interview, you may request an accommodation.

Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed, and to allow candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities.

Should you be invited to participate in an exam, a written exercise, or an interview, you will receive an e-mail including additional information on the assessment format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation.

All information received will be kept confidential.

If you require accommodation, support in completing and submitting your application, or if you are unable to apply online, please make your request as soon as possible to the address listed below under "Contact information" prior to the closing date of this employment opportunity.

TRAVEL
Please note that in order to proceed with assessments, candidates may be required to travel to the closest assessment location (such as CGC Regional Offices or other assessment centres).

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

Federal Public Servants’ travel will be covered in accordance with the National Joint Council’s Travel Directive.

Intent of the process

This selection process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions, at the same group and level, with various security requirements, various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, deployment, acting, casual employment, part-time worker, assignment and secondment) and with various linguistic profiles.

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Significant* experience providing strategic advice and recommendations on complex issues**, including preparing briefing materials, correspondence, reports and/or presentations for management at all levels;
- Significant* experience in developing and delivering presentations and/or training sessions;
- Experience supporting the development or improvements of business processes, procedures, or guidelines;
- Experience supervising employees;
- Experience in using the Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.

* Significant experience is defined as rich and diverse experience. The number, complexity, and diversity of tasks on a regular basis, as well as the level of autonomy, will be taken into account.
** Complex issues are defined as having one or more of the following characteristics: horizontal, cross-cutting, involving multiple players; sensitive in nature; with competing interests; requiring consideration and management of risk.

ABILITIES
- Ability to analyze issues and provide guidance;
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Client Service;
- Judgment;
- Effective interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrate initiative and be action oriented;
- Reliability.

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

EDUCATION
- A four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university in business or public administration;
- Currently hold or working towards a valid Associate Protection Professional (APP), Physical Security Professional (PSP) and Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) from the American Society of Industrial Security;
- Currently hold or working towards a valid Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from the American Society of Industrial Security.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in supporting projects or activities in the areas of physical security services, security screening, security risk assessments, business continuity management, or security in contracts;
- Experience in delivering direct service to internal clients, such as manager’s, project managers, and staff, and to external clients, such as building tenants, other governmental departments, and industry visitors;
- Experience in analyzing, planning, and designing office space and accommodations using software such as AutoCAD;
- Experience in using the Microsoft Office Software SharePoint and Power BI.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Availability and consent to work overtime and on call as required;
- Availability and consent to travel domestically and internationally as required;
- Availability and consent to work a minimum of 2-3 days a week at the CGC’s headquarters in Winnipeg, depending on the organization’s needs;
- Maintain a class 5 or G driver’s license for the duration of employment.

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

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.