Asst Facility Security Manager

Title: Associate Director - Compliance & Company Security Officer (Canada)

Location: Ottawa ON

Clearance Required: Secret with ability to obtain Top Secret

Reports To: U.S. Facility Security Officer Compliance & Data Protection

Summary: The Associate Director Compliance and Company Security Officer (Canada) is responsible for ensuring organizational compliance with all Canadian federal contract requirements security regulations and industrial security obligations. This role oversees internal compliance programs supports government contracting activities and leads all aspects of the Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP). The position ensures that the organization meets its obligations under the Policy on Government Security Security of Information Act and other federal directives related to the protection of sensitive or classified information and assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Document and investigate matters that represent operational reputational or legal risk to Gartner and its brand and escalate as needed.

Ensure conformity with the Gartner Conflicts of Interest Policy by responding to triaging and/or escalating queries submitted to the COI Resource Center regarding actual and perceived Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

Collaborate with other team members across the globe on projects and initiatives through transparent and proactive communication to improve Gartners processes policies and training with a focus on conflicts of interest.

Compliance Monitoring & Testing:

Participate in the execution of the anti-bribery monitoring and testing program.

Support the risk-based expansion of the anti-bribery monitoring and testing program.

Document results of monitoring and testing and conduct follow-up per protocol.

Support collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions resulting from monitoring and testing activities.

Support the analysis and reporting on the effectiveness of anti-bribery controls and recommend improvements.

Prepare metrics and reporting resulting from monitoring and testing activities.

Government Contract Compliance

Interpret and implement requirements outlined in federal procurement contracts including security reporting financial and performance clauses.

Establish and maintain internal processes to ensure compliance with Treasury Board policies PSPC contracting requirements and departmental security standards.

Conduct internal reviews and compliance audits to identify and resolve gaps.

Serve as the primary liaison with contracting authorities and federal oversight bodies.

Support bid teams by identifying and validating security and compliance requirements during proposal development.

Industrial Security Leadership (Canada)

Act as the organizations Company Security Officer (CSO) under the PSPC Contract Security Program.

Manage all requirements related to:

o Designated Organization Screening (DOS)

o Facility Security Clearance (FSC)

o Personnel Screening (Reliability Secret Top Secret)

o Safeguarding requirements for classified information and assets

Maintain accurate records in the Online Industrial Security System (OLISS).

Oversee secure facility zones access controls and protection of hard-copy and electronic classified information.

Ensure compliance with the Government of Canada Standard on Security Screening and departmental directives.

Security Incident & Risk Management:

Lead investigations and reporting of security incidents suspected compromises and breaches of security protocols.

Maintain incident response procedures in alignment with federal reporting obligations.

Conduct periodic threat and vulnerability assessments for programs and facilities.

Coordinate security briefings debriefings and ongoing training for employees.

Policy Development & Governance

Develop and maintain security policies SOPs contract compliance manuals and training materials.

Prepare for and facilitate government inspections audits and compliance reviews (PSPC RCMP CGP etc.).

Implement continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance and security posture.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

Liaise with PSPC Industrial Security Officers departmental security officials and other federal authorities.

Prepare compliance documentation risk assessments incident reports and security plans.

Provide strategic advice to leadership on emerging risks and regulatory changes.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in business Law Public Administration Security Management or related field.

5 to 7 years of experience in Canadian federal contract compliance procurement or industrial security.

Strong working knowledge of:

o PSPC Contract Security Program (CSP)

o Supply Manual/ SACC Manual

Experience managing personnel screenings and facility security clearances.

Holds or able to obtain a Secret Government of Canada security clearance with potential requirement of Top Secret.

Experience conducting monitoring and testing required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting the federal government defense national security aerospace critical infrastructure or high security environments. security environments.

Certifications such as CCAP CPP CISSP CISM or equivalent.

Experience with IT security standards (ITSG-33 GC cyber requirements).

Knowledge of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act the United Kingdom Bribery Act etc. and industry best practices strongly preferred.

Knowledge of export controls a plus.

Familiarity with requires of a Corporate Compliance Program.

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