Corporate Security Officer
Job Description
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, allow 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 Corporate Security Officer (CSO), you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of EBC’s 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).
You’ll 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.
Working at EBC means being part of a thriving company that operates in a variety of sectors across Canada. It also means working for a company concerned about the health and well-being of its employees by offering them a variety of actions and programs.
Want to join forces with a talented and dynamic team? Are you looking for an enjoyable work environment with excellent working conditions? EBC is the ideal place to take on new challenges and advance your career.
Responsibilities
- Valid Secret (Level II) clearance (or ability to obtain); Top Secret preferred
- 5–10 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
Requirements
Governance & Compliance
- Develop and maintain EBC’s 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 Defence 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 organization’s emergency preparedness
- Act as EBC’s 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
Conditions offered by EBC
- 4 weeks of annual vacation;
- competitive salary and advantageous bonus plan
- teleworking offered reconciling work and family life;
- complete group insurance program upon entry (health and dental included);
- 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;
- free coffee;
- active social club and health and wellness committee;
- diverse, innovative and stimulating environment;
- a company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done;
- firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
In accordance with our policy, we will communicate only with the selected candidates for an interview.
NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS
EBC inc. and its affiliated entities (“EBC ”) have an internal recruiting department. The EBC Talent & Culture team may, from time to time, engage recruitment agencies, placement services or temporary professional recruiters (“Agencies ”). However, EBC will not accept unsolicited references from Agencies and will only remunerate them in the presence of a prior written agreement defining the precise parameters of the recruitment mandates. EBC will therefore not accept CVs from sources other than the candidate himself. Any CV sent to EBC, by any means of communication, will be deemed to be the property of EBC. EBC reserves the right to solicit and engage such candidates without financial obligation to the Agency.
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Company
EBC Inc.
Location
Ottawa
Country
Canada
Salary
150.000
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