Security Clearance Coordinator

Join a top employer and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with an Ontario based company to hire a Security Clearance Coordinator. 

The Security Clearance Coordinator will support the security program in compliance with the Industrial Security Manual (ISM), and associated corporate and government policies and directives, in connection with the Public Services Procurement Canada (PSPC) Industrial Security Program (ISP).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Security Clearance Coordinator will serve as the Company’s Alternate Company Security Officer (“ACSO”) in relation to the Designated Organization Screening (DOS) and Facility Security Clearance (FSC) within the Company.
• Process those coworkers who require access to Protected/Classified information, assets, or Protected/Classified work sites and ensure that accurate and complete personnel security screening documentation is submitted for such coworkers.
• Issue and terminate security access fobs to employees.
• Provide change of circumstance reports for personnel with regard to their security screening status as outlined in the ISM.
• Ensure that coworkers receive required security briefings upon notification of having been granted a Reliability Status or Security Clearance.
• Ensure required documentation is submitted in order to terminate the Reliability Status or Security Clearance of those coworkers who no longer require access to Protected/Classified information and assets or controlled sites in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Maintain a current list of security screened coworkers in accordance with the ISM.
• Ensure that coworkers working at client sites are briefed concerning any relevant security requirements.
• Ensure that personnel security screening files are properly safeguarded.
• Ensure the proper completion of Request for Visit forms.
• Inform the ISP prior to any physical move or new construction which could affect the safeguarding of Protected/Classified information or assets.
• Oversee the Security Requirements Check List (SRCL) and contract security clauses and ensure that all security requirements are adhered to.
• Administer the security orientation and training program as required.
• Interface with government customers on security related issues.
• Act as the official contact with the ISP to ensure that security issues are properly addressed and properly coordinated.
• Maintain a current list of security screened service providers and their employees in accordance with the ISM.

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Reliability Status and Security Clearance at the highest level of access required (e.g., Secret Level) to serve as the Company’s Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO).
• Completion of any required Company Security Officer (CSO) certifications and training.
• Thorough knowledge of the ISP, the ISM and any related corporate and government policies and directives
• Knowledge of supporting security disciplines, including document control, visit certifications, personnel security processing, and security processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information to various audiences and all levels of the organization, both verbally and through written communications.
• Must be dependable, responsive, customer-focused and possessing the qualities of diplomacy, tact, excellent judgment, discretion and initiative and perform in a multi-tasked and dynamic environment.
• Requires the ability to make sound decisions, manage time, take independent action, analyze problems and provide focused solutions.
• Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Aplin is an award-winning employment agency dedicated to connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and there are no fees to apply for our jobs or to engage with our recruiters in finding a new career. Companies hire us to help them expand and diversify their teams. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, which includes having the appropriate documentation, such as a work permit.