About the role

COMSEC and Security Specialist at Telesat coordinating security for COMSEC materials and Contract Security Programs. Collaborating with government agencies and leading security audits.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute the receiving and safeguarding of Telesat COMSEC requirements
As the CSO, plan and maintain organizational security registration(s) and Security Orders in the Contract Security Program (CSP)
Maintain, validate and issue security clearances for Key Senior Officials (KSO)
As the DO, liaise with the Company’s Authorized Individual (AI) to plan and maintain organizational security registration(s) and Security Plan in the Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
Assist the Controlled Goods and Security Coordinator – Alternate CSO/DO with new and renewal employee CGP clearances and renewal of employee Reliability status and other security clearances
Lead and prepare for external agencies performing security compliance audits and inspections
Liaise with business units, contractors and other key stakeholders to develop operating procedures and adhere to security requirements for Public Services and Procurement Canada and NATO contracts
Assist in the organization and implementation of security awareness training

Post-Secondary education
Minimum 5+ years’ security-related experience in relevant areas of corporate security
Strong knowledge of Canadian organizational security standards, regulations, and compliance requirements, and experience working with government agencies or regulated industries
Experience working with sensitive or classified government information
Ability to effectively interact with employees
Must display a high degree of initiative, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality
Considerable attention to detail, dependable and proactive
Must be able to respond to changing priorities
Bilingual considered an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office (primarily Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, CAD)
Equipment Used - Computer, related peripherals, and software