Security Coordinator

PCL Construction

  • Ottawa, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
The future you want is within reach.At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.Make a Meaningful Impact-Join Our Team as a Security CoordinatorAre you passionate about creating safe, secure environments where people and projects thrive? We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Security Coordinator to play a key role in supporting our construction operations across Ottawa. In this dynamic position, you'll be the central point of contact for all things security-ensuring compliance, managing clearances, and collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to uphold the highest standards of safety.Here's how a Security Coordinator for our Ottawa District office contributes to our team:Responsibilities
  • Leads access control to ensure compliance with PCL and client security policies, managing access across multiple project sites.
  • Manages clearances to organize and process personnel and vehicle security clearances, including subcontractors and trades.
  • Maintains security records to keep our clearance database accurate and up to date, sharing relevant information with access control points.
  • Liaises to serve as the primary contact for external security personnel, guard forces, and agencies.
  • Supports Guard Force Operations to contribute to the development of post orders and ensure alignment with project needs.
  • Educates and informs to conduct site security briefings and debriefings to keep personnel informed and prepared.
  • Handles documentation to administer: Requests for Visits, SRCLs, and oversee subcontractor compliance.
  • Conducts site audits to travel to Ottawa-area sites to perform inspections and ensure adherence to corporate and project security programs.
  • Develops security plans to collaborate on comprehensive site security strategies covering personnel, physical, and IT security.
  • Adapts and supports to take on additional responsibilities as needed to support evolving project needs.
Qualifications
  • College diploma or higher-level education is preferred; however, a combination of education and experience with the proven ability to perform the job tasks may be accepted.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Valid Level II clearance with PSPC/CISD.
  • Advanced computer skills, particularly MS Word and Excel.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational habits and time management skills, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards in documentation and reporting.
  • Bring a customer-first mindset to every interaction, responding to challenges with empathy, resourcefulness, and a commitment to excellence.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across the project.
  • Bilingualism in both English and French will be considered an asset.
PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at with the position and location you are interested in.Together, we can build success and a better future. Let's get started!Employee Status: Regular Full-TimeCompany: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.Primary Location: Ottawa, OntarioJob: Security CoordinatorRequisition: 9117

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