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The position:

Reporting to the Director of Industrial Security, the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Security Administrator is responsible for processing, monitoring, and managing MDA personnel security clearances to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations established by the Canadian Government under the Contract Security Program (CSP) and the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), as well as MDA internal security requirements.

The security administrator will be responsible for continuous improvement, anticipating changing customer needs and changes, demonstrating vision in the development of tools, technologies, and processes, and being well-integrated within the community to stay informed of best practices.





You must demonstrate the ability to balance the legal implications of current security requirements to ensure that operations continue at all times in compliance with the law. This position will also require an ability to find creative solutions to problems.

Job responsibilities:

- Complete management of MDA security clearances required under the Industrial Security Program and the Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
- Follow up with government agencies regarding pending security clearances
- Upon appointment and as part of the duties of Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO) and Designated Official, in coordination with the human resources or recruitment team, ensure the collection of information and documents necessary for the successful submission of security clearance requests to government agencies
- Accept the appointment and assume the duties of Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO) and Designated Official
- Follow up with current employees to obtain pending or missing information or documents necessary to obtain security clearances
- Monitor expiration dates and process renewals of existing security clearances
- Provide training on security procedures to MDA employees
- Periodically report risks to management by highlighting issues and complex cases
- Inform internal managers of the progress of ongoing security clearances
- If necessary, contact references or other parties to verify background information as part of security procedures




- Provide support in daily activities necessary for the proper record-keeping of security clearances
- Security-related tasks, such as greeting visitors, implementing security requirements, communicating with other partners on security-related issues, and coordinating with the MDA facilities team regarding badges and building access issues
- Actively participate in the creation and implementation of new tools aimed at improving the management of security clearances and related records
- Provide support to the security and compliance team in assessing potential violations and conducting investigations
- Provide back-up and support to other MDA facilities for security-related tasks
- Ensure that requirements for the storage, handling, protection, or disposal of protected or classified documents are met, in accordance with the Canadian Contract Security Manual
- Perform other related duties as needed

Required qualifications and experience:

- At least 2 years of experience in administration
- A post-secondary degree in administration, secretarial work, clerical work, or a related field is an asset
- Ability to work within a team and with minimum supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact at all levels of the company and with external clients
- Demonstrate good judgment and be able to handle complex cases related to security controls
- Must be respectful of deadlines, demonstrate flexibility, and be able to work under pressure
- French/English bilingualism is mandatory, as you will be required to support operations across Canada
- Knowledge of the Canadian Contract Security Program and the Controlled Goods Program (an a

📌 Junior Security Administrator (Canada)
🏢 MDA
📍 Canada