Security Coordinator - 12 month contract

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Coordinator, Corporate Security is accountable for completing federal and provincial security clearance processes and ensuring comprehensive and compliant security screening for designated personnel across multiple jurisdictions.

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) to ensure thorough background checks and security screening for all new hires.
Oversee the full lifecycle of security clearances, from initial application to final determination:
- Coordinate and manage security clearance applications with relevant government agencies.
- Verify and validate personal and professional documentation for eligibility.
- Maintain detailed records of applications, statuses, and renewals.
- Liaise with governmental security agencies to process and track requests.
Provide guidance and support to applicants throughout the clearance process.
Conduct initial and ongoing security risk assessments for candidates.
Assist with renewals, terminations, upgrades, and new applications.
Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation to support clearance recommendations.
Ensure strict confidentiality and compliance with security information management protocols.
Collaborate with consultants, internal team members, client, and government representatives to support security operations.
Respond to security-related requests from Corporate Security Officers (CSOs).
Manage the secure sending and receiving of project materials (documentation and equipment)
Act as Alternate Corporate Security Officer (ACSO) for work location as required.
- Conduct site orientations for secure areas
- Verify clean desk policy in effect
- Support CSO
- Ensure compliance with all applicable governmental security protocols and regulations when acting as an ACSO of a site.
Makes independent decisions on security clearance eligibility recommendations.
Evaluates security risk factors and potential clearance disqualifications.
Determines additional administrative steps for clearance applications.
Influences security screening protocols and procedural improvements.
Completes assigned clearances, renewals, and terminations accurately and in a timely manner
Performs ACSO duties with no non-compliances
Takes active role in team meetings

What you'll bring to WSP:

Diploma in Security Management, Administrative Assistance, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in security clearance processing.
Advanced understanding of governmental security clearance regulations.
Training in government Industrial security protocols (preferred).
Knowledge of privacy laws and information protection standards (an asset).
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and/or French.
Valid Reliability-level security clearance (Secret-level clearance considered an asset.
Willingness and ability to orient employees on required security procedures and protocols.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

We value our people and our reputation
We are locally dedicated with international scale
We are future focused and challenge the status quo
We foster collaboration in everything we do
We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.