Security Compliance Specialist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories View all jobs

  • Whiteshell, MB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Are you looking for a role that will challenge you while you help strengthen security compliance across a complex, regulated environment? Can you see yourself reviewing regulatory correspondence, preparing for inspections, and turning findings into clear corrective actions that raise our standards? Do you like building practical procedures, delivering awareness training, and tracking metrics that show real progress? Our Whiteshell team is looking for a Security Compliance Specialist to support company-wide security compliance with a focus on the Whiteshell campus. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!What will you be doing!
  • Preparing, reviewing, and revising management- and line‑level security documents, and maintaining document review schedules.
  • Implementing elements of the Security Strategic Plan and developing the tactical approach to complete assigned items within project timelines.
  • Supporting Threat and Risk Assessments and Site Security Reports, and contributing to security transportation planning.
  • Monitoring and coordinating the Corrective Action Program by preparing reports, tracking security actions and commitments, and analyzing trends in reportable events.
  • Conducting apparent cause analyses and supporting root cause analyses for unplanned events and non‑conformances.
  • Assisting with minor criminal and security investigations in accordance with applicable statutes, policies, and directives.
  • Coordinating and executing internal audit activities and assisting with external audits and regulatory performance testing.
  • Collecting, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting security metrics for scorecarding and recommending improvements based on trends.
  • Developing, maintaining, and delivering security awareness presentations and training, including new employee orientation and behavioural observation programs.
  • Conducting physical security compliance assessments, identifying non‑compliances, initiating corrective actions, and maintaining assessment records and tracking.
  • Supporting security culture communications by assessing the need for awareness messaging based on operating experience, intelligence, or audit findings.
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
  • Education
Post‑secondary diploma with concentrated studies in a business or security/police related discipline, or equivalent knowledge and related experience. * Formal training in Threat and Risk Assessment or Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design is considered an asset.
  • Professional certifications such as PSP or CNSP are considered an asset.
  • Experience
Three to five years of progressive experience in a business or security/police related discipline with increasing responsibility. * Experience with formal document review and approval processes is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to develop and deliver presentations with minimal supervision. * Discretion, tact, honesty, and personal integrity of the highest order; strong questioning attitude.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team for extended periods, managing confidential and prescribed records suitable for regulatory review and audit.
  • Willingness to travel as required and to remain on duty during emergencies.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Level 2 Secret Security Clearance.
  • Working knowledge of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and associated security regulations for high‑security nuclear facilities, with the ability to develop detailed knowledge in the role.
  • General knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada and applicable statutes, and the ability to develop detailed knowledge of company security policies and procedures.
  • Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
Working Conditions:Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.This position is part of the IAFF F160 and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the IAFF F160 Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.Why CNL?Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.What We Offer: A Total Rewards PackageWe believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
  • Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
  • Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
  • Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
  • A defined-benefit pension plan for your future security
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
  • Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
  • Restoring and protecting the environment
  • Contributing to the health of Canadians
If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL.Location: Onsite
Located near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & InclusionAt CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to all about it!We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:
  • Respect
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Safety
  • Integrity
  • Excellence
These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabe and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home. CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of this and we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rights and title associated with this land.

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