Security Compliance Lead

Position Profile

Reporting to the Director of Health & Safety this position will be responsible for upholding our standardized security and access framework across multiple sites; including active manufacturing, warehousing, office space and storage areas. The Security Compliance Lead will be accountable for all security infrastructure and associated programs.

You are an independent self-starter, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. In addition, you are highly organized and adaptable to changes in the work environment. Along with your qualifications, you will be a proven team player who is excited about contributing to a growing and changing business. We value initiative and the willingness to work with others to move our business forward. Our employees are highly motivated, hard-working, and dedicated to their job - but that's not the only reason to come to work. It is also about having fun, learning new things, and being part of something you believe in.

Key accountabilities

• Act as the primary security contact for the organization.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and update access control standards, guidelines and protection programs.
• Directly support the Travel Risk Management program (ISOS) and advise managers and employees with respect to security and safety concerns.
• Develop and communicate the results of internal security risk assessments and audits to executive management and appropriate stakeholders to enable risk-based decision-making.
• Define, establish, monitor, and analyze key risk indicators and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Support all security systems and equipment including installations, maintenance and upgrades (intrusion detection, CCTV and access control).
• Develop and implement loss control procedures specific to business continuity and emergency response.
• Provide support and training to the De Havilland team and other management members on investigations and incident reporting.
• Conduct internal criminal and liability investigations. Liaise with appropriate agencies on external investigations as required.
• Support the advancement of security budgets for the organization based on identified risk.
• Ensure all staff are trained in the use of any required security systems and educated on De Havilland procedures.
• Develop, implement, and monitor all internal reporting systems specific to corporate security.
• Provide support to internal teams specific to operational readiness and effective emergency response preparedness.
• Develop, in conjunction with EHS group, emergency response plans, policies, procedures, and training.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Security and Safety.
• Experience supporting Health & Safety programs is an asset.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation required.
• Prior experience in developing and implementing corporate security and safety programs is a must.
• Prior experience with Restricted Airside Access Programs, Facility Security Design and Operational Readiness is required.
• In depth knowledge of camera systems and access control platforms is required.
• Experience working in diverse unionized environments is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong technological literacy with high functionality in Microsoft Office software to support documentation creation.
• Strong organizational abilities and time management skills.
• Proven ability to influence others, through collective engagement.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally and pass background checks in multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends when required.
• Maintain strong working relationships with security vendors and integrators.