The Security Assistant is primarily responsible for initiating, coordinating and managing the federal government’s Contract Security Program’s (CSP) Reliability and NATO Secret level security clearance applications for employees. This position is also responsible for initiating, managing, and completing security assessments in accordance with federal government regulations and requirements for all employees requiring Controlled Goods clearances. In addition, this position is responsible for processing identification badges, maintaining databases, tracking supplies and maintaining photo identification binders and databases.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria. This is a 18 month limited term employment with eligible perks and 3 weeks’ vacation.

What you'll do

- Initiating, tracking, managing, and coordinating all clearance application submissions to the CSP.
- Initiating, tracking, managing, analyzing, and rendering all decisions related to Controlled Goods security clearances.
- Preparing and submitting security assessment decisions on a bi-annual basis to the CGD.
- Analyzing Credit Reports and personal information submitted by employees to determine level of CGD security clearance.
- Managing security clearance ID updates.
- Prepare and submit requests for Risk Mitigation Plans as needed to address personnel clearance delays and maintain operational requirements.
- Providing ongoing education and briefings on security responsibilities to cleared staff.
- Assisting in the management of Security Clearances, IDs, Visitor Clearances, Visitor Access Tracking, Classified, Protected and Controlled Goods.
- Monitor personnel with pending security clearance and provide access control updates to trade managers.
- Assisting in the management of security files, databases, keys, alarm systems and password management.
- Initiating and approving Requests for Visits (RFVs) for the customer (DND, PSPC), subcontractors, and embedded contractors as required.
- Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly reports to DND and the program within established deadlines.




- Setting up of new photo identification badges for employees and contractors.
- Re-activation and reproduction of photo ID badges.
- Maintaining of ID supplies and ordering as necessary.
- Maintaining Excel spreadsheets and databases to track and maintain the status of security,
- Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

- Post-secondary education preferred.
- 2+ years experience in an office environment.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Ability to apply for and be granted NATO Secret clearance.
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Sound research and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, initiative and discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and to prioritize work.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, and Word.
- Knowledge of standard office equipment, technology, and procedures.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO) status under the Contract Security Program.

Why you'll love working here

- This role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
- We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

The estimated salary for this position is $64,800 - $79,200. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity.



The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package. Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including recent construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S.

International

Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S.

Arms Export Control

Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most up-to-date shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

📌 Security Assistant - 18 Month Limited Term Employment (Esquimalt)
🏢 Seaspan
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