Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services and only not-for-profit security provider. As part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, we are proud to provide meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and others who want to contribute to the safety and well-being of Nova Scotians.

Recognized with the 2025 Canadian Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) for Outstanding Partnership, Commissionaires is committed to delivering high-quality services while creating a workplace where our people can build meaningful and rewarding careers.

We are currently seeking a Corporate Security & Compliance Specialist to join our team. This is an opportunity for an organized, analytical, and detail-oriented professional to support the coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of our corporate security programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting personnel security screening, monitoring regulatory compliance, coordinating security investigations and risk assessments, and contributing to the development of new security services and initiatives. Working collaboratively across departments, this position will help ensure security requirements are met accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures.

Position Summary

The Corporate Security & Compliance Specialist supports the Director, Corporate Security in the management, coordination, implementation and continuous improvement of Commissionaires Nova Scotia's corporate security program.

The position serves as an Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO),



subject to formal appointment and applicable government requirements, and provides operational support across personnel security screening, regulatory compliance, Controlled Goods administration, investigations, threat and risk assessments, corporate security initiatives and internal security governance.

WHAT WE OFFER

A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology in the security industry across Nova Scotia.

Join the 2025 OSPA Award winning team and benefit from:

- Competitive pay rate
- Health, drug, and dental perks
- Life and accident insurance
- Annual vacation leave, plus up to 3 paid personal days per year
- Sick Days

- Paid Federal Holidays
- Commissionaires Retirement Savings Program (RRSP/TFSA matching)

- Annual paid loyalty award
- Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
- Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Support the Director, Corporate Security in coordinating, implementing, and continuously improving corporate security programs, policies, and procedures.
- Serve as an Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO), subject to formal appointment,



supporting personnel security screening and compliance with Government of Canada requirements.
- Coordinate and monitor security clearance applications, renewals, upgrades, and associated documentation, ensuring accurate records and timely processing.
- Maintain personnel security records, clearance tracking systems, compliance registers, and reporting to support regulatory requirements.
- Support the administration of the Controlled Goods Program, including documentation, compliance monitoring, internal inspections, and corrective actions.
- Assist with internal security investigations and incident management, including interviews, evidence collection, documentation, and preparation of investigation reports.
- Participate in physical security inspections, threat and risk assessments, and site vulnerability reviews, documenting findings and recommending improvements.
- Monitor compliance with corporate security policies, physical security requirements, access controls, and information protection procedures.
- Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, Information Technology, and other departments to coordinate security activities and address compliance concerns.
- Support the development and implementation of new security initiatives, including screening processes, electronic recordkeeping improvements, and authorized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) capabilities.
- Prepare security reports, compliance updates, risk assessments, and supporting documentation while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Identify and escalation security risks, compliance deficiencies, and significant incidents to the Director, Corporate Security, and perform other relate

📌 Corporate Security (Bedford)
🏢 Commissionaires Nova Scotia
📍 Bedford