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Nasittuq provides Operation & Maintenance services for the North Warning System (NWS), a joint US and Canadian radar network designed primarily for aerospace defense providing early warning and surveillance of airspace across norther regions of North America. The Canadian portion consists of 47 sites located across Northern Canada.

SCOPE :

As the official point of contact for the PSPC government clearance process, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) is responsible for the maintenance of all organizational, employee and subcontractor security clearances and the controlled goods program. The Chief Security Officer is responsible for the protection of sensitive government information and assets entrusted to the organization and provides oversight and coordination of all corporate activities with respect to security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain CSO status and therefore must have or be eligible to obtain Federal personal security clearance to the Level of Secret (10 years of continuous Canada residency, clear criminal record).

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Oversee, lead and maintain the process for obtaining and maintaining Government of Canada security clearances and controlled good clearances, ensuring timely and accurate completion and submission of Personnel Security Screening Requests
• Act as Nasittuq’s Controlled Goods Designated Official ensuring employees are trained on the handling and security requirements complying with relevant regulations and policies and conducting regular audits
• Prepare and submit required reports to government agencies regarding security clearance status and compliance
• Foster a culture of security awareness by developing and implementing company wide Security Awareness Training
• Maintain Security files, including protected / classified documentation
• Prepare, implement and administer Security Plans relating to both the North Warning System and Alert contracts
• Manage the North Warning System Communications Security Account; develop and implement policies, standards and guidelines related to personnel facilities overseeing Communication Security Standard Operating Procedures, Controlled Goods Program, Canada / US Joint Certification, Firearms Regulations and Visit Requests
• Lead investigations into security breaches, physical security incidents, and other security-related issues
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities developing and implementing mitigation strategies

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Nasittuq is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified groups. Inuit Land Claim Beneficiary applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY.

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Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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