Chief Security Officer
Chief Security Officer
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07-10-2025
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Job Description
EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out complex projects. Our vast expertise in building industrial and civil allows us to actively participate in some of the most predominant projects in Canada.
At EBC we aim to built excellence in every aspect of our work.
As a Bilingual Corporate Security Officer (CSO) you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of EBCs corporate site personnel and information security programs. Operating within a high-compliance environment you will ensure EBC meets all federal and contractual obligations under the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) Contract Security Program (CSP) and relevant cybersecurity standards (NIST CMMC ITSG-33).
Youll serve as the primary liaison with federal agencies including Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and ensure security is embedded in our culture operations and infrastructure across Canada.
Governance & Compliance
- Develop and maintain EBCs corporate security framework policies and compliance systems
- Manage certifications including FSC (Facility Security Clearance) and DOS (Designated Organization Screening)
- Lead audits inspections and reporting obligations under PSPC and CISD regulations
Personnel & Clearance Management
- Oversee security screening processes: Reliability Status Secret and Top Secret clearances
- Administer onboarding and offboarding security briefings
- Implement ongoing employee security awareness and insider threat programs
Physical & Project Site Security
- Develop and enforce security plans across head office construction sites and high-sensitivity project zones
- Coordinate physical access control surveillance systems and storage of controlled goods
- Collaborate with Defense Construction Canada (DCC) and project stakeholders to align with contract-specific requirements
Information & Cybersecurity Oversight
- Ensure secure handling storage and transmission of protected/classified data in compliance with CSE NIST and ITSG-33
- Work closely with IT and compliance teams on implementation of cyber controls risk assessments and incident response
- Lead or support investigations involving sensitive government information or data breaches
Contract Security & Proposal Support
- Review and complete Security Requirements Checklists (SRCLs)
- Evaluate new projects and tenders for compliance with federal security requirements
- Support proposals and contracts with appropriate risk assessments and mitigation plans
Incident Response & Investigations
- Lead internal investigations into breaches suspicious activity or compliance gaps
- Document findings report to applicable authorities and implement corrective actions
- Conduct tabletop exercises and test the organizations emergency preparedness
Government & Stakeholder Liaison
- Act as EBCs designated security representative with PSPC CISD CSIS CSE DND and related agencies
- Participate in security briefings inter-agency working groups and contract reviews
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving regulations standards and best practices
Requirements
- Valid Secret (Level II) clearance (or ability to obtain); Top Secret preferred
- MUST be fluent in both French and English written and verbal
- 510 years in a senior security role preferably in construction defense or federal contracting
- Strong knowledge of Canadian federal security protocols including CSP CGP ITAR ISP and CSE cybersecurity programs
- Proven leadership in managing security for infrastructure or civil construction projects
- Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders including Legal HR IT and Operations
- Excellent written and verbal communication; strong documentation and audit readiness
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- Government of Canada Security Screening Certification
- PSPC- or RCMP-recognized Emergency Preparedness or Security Training
- Travel will be required from time to time to project and regional offices
- Must be eligible to work in Canada and obtain/maintain required security clearances
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 5 weeks of annual vacation
- Flexible group insurance program upon entry
- Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
- Training and development programs
- Employee assistance program
- Diverse innovative and stimulating environmentA company built on values of respect integrity and a job well done
- Firm recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies.
Required Skills:
Valid Secret (Level II) clearance (or ability to obtain); Top Secret preferred MUST be fluent in both French and English written and verbal 510 years in a senior security role preferably in construction defense or federal contracting Strong knowledge of Canadian federal security protocols including CSP CGP ITAR ISP and CSE cybersecurity programs Proven leadership in managing security for infrastructure or civil construction projects Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders including Legal HR IT and Operations Excellent written and verbal communication; strong documentation and audit readiness CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) Government of Canada Security Screening Certification PSPC- or RCMP-recognized Emergency Preparedness or Security Training Travel will be required from time to time to project and regional offices Must be eligible to work in Canada and obtain/maintain required security clearances
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