Intermediate CGP & Security Administrator

MDA•Brampton, ON

52d•$50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Corporate Security Manager the Intermediate CGP & Security Administrator is responsible for processing, monitoring and maintaining MDA’s personal security clearances to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations set forth by the Canadian Government under the Contracts Security Program “CSP” and Controlled Goods Program “CGP”, and also meet MDA’s internal security requirements. The Intermediate Security Admin will be responsible for continuous improvement, anticipate changing customer needs and changes, demonstrate vision in advancing tools, technology, processes, and be well integrated in the community to stay abreast of best practices. You will demonstrate a capability to balance the legal implications of current security requirements to ensure that business continues at all times in conformance with the law. This role will also require an ability to find creative solutions to problems.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a security officer preferred
Ability to work in a team oriented environment and with minimum supervision
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal with all levels of the organization and with external customers.
Possess good judgement and the ability to handle complex security screening files.
Must be deadline oriented and flexible and be able to work under pressure.
Bilingual French / English (Contact with customers outside Quebec and head office staff in Ontario. ITAR (US) and international regulations).

Nice To Haves

College degree in law-enforcement, IT security, or related fields (an asset)
Understanding of the Canadian Contracts Security Program and Controlled Goods Program (an asset)

Responsibilities

Complete administration of MDA’s security clearances required for the Industrial Security Program and Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
Follow-up with Government agencies on pending security clearances
In coordination with Human Resources and/or Talent Acquisition team, gather all information and documents required for the successful submission of request for security clearances to the required Government Agencies
Willingness to be appointed and act as a Designated Official under the Controlled Goods Program.
Willingness to be appointed and act as an Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO) under the Contract Security Program.
Process Security Clearance applications, conduct Controlled Goods Assessments and maintain records. Follow-up with new employees to obtain pending or missing information or documents required to obtain security clearances
Monitor expirations and process renewals for existing security clearances
Provide training on security procedures to MDA employees.
Report risks to management on a periodic basis highlighting any issues and complex cases.
Provide status to internal managers on pending security clearances
When required, contact references or other parties to verify background information related to security processes
Support with daily activities required for the proper record keeping of security clearances.
Tasks related to security such as processing Visitors, flowing security requirements, communications with other partners for security related matters, communicating with MDA’s facilities team regarding badges and building access matters.
Assists actively in the creation and implementation of new tools to better manage security clearances, and related records
Supports the Regulatory & Compliance team with assessments of possible breaches and also investigations
Acts as back-up and supports other MDA sites in tasks related to security.
Makes sure the requirements to store, handle, protect and/or dispose of protected or classified documents are followed in accordance with the Canadian Contracts Security Manual
Other related duties as required.

Benefits

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations.
As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

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