Job Description

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Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Security, Administration, and Building Management, the Corporate Security Analyst is responsible for developing and improving policies, procedures, and requirements related to emergency preparedness, security, and the associated corporate training program. The incumbent will manage the Library’s emergency preparedness plans, provide expert advice on security and safety, and facilitate collaboration with relevant teams. They will also conduct research, risk assessments, environmental scans, analyse data, and recommend best practices for security and awareness.

The incumbent performs the following duties:

• Develop and Advise on Security Frameworks

Provide expert guidance in the development and continuous improvement of security frameworks, policies, and standards related to personnel, physical security, and risk management.

• Emergency Preparedness and Response

Lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of emergency protocols, Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), and response strategies, including coordination of the Fire Wardens program and annual evacuation exercises.

• Risk Assessment and Data Analysis

Conduct threat and risk assessments, perform environmental scans and data analysis, and recommend tools and strategies to mitigate risks and improve operational security effectiveness.

• Security Awareness and Training

Design, develop, and deliver security awareness programs, educational content, and training sessions to promote a strong security culture and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

• Collaboration and Reporting

Collaborate with internal and external partners, including Occupational Health and Safety and Labour Relations teams, participate in incident debriefings, and produce analytical reports with recommendations to support decision-making and enhance overall security posture.

Qualifications

Education :

• Post-secondary education in a field related to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Experience :

• Experience in recommending and implementing security frameworks, emergency preparedness plans, or business continuity strategies in a complex or high-risk environment.
• Experience in interpreting and applying government policies, legislative requirements, and security standards related to physical security, personnel screening, and workplace safety.
• Experience conducting threat and risk assessments, analyzing emerging security risks, and recommending or implementing technological and procedural mitigation strategies.
• Experience in developing and delivering security training, as well as creating and implementing policies, procedures, and tools that incorporate principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Knowledge :

• Knowledge of security standards, risk management, business continuity, and emergency preparedness in high-risk environments.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and government policies, including the Parliament of Canada Act, Canada Labour Code Part II, and Treasury Board security policies, as they relate to workplace security and compliance.
• Knowledge of emerging threats, such as cyber threats (ransomware, phishing, insider threats), geopolitical risks, and natural disasters, and the ability to adjust security strategies accordingly.

Competencies :

• Adaptability
• Client Focus
• Embracing Diversity
• Exemplifying Integrity
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Data/Information Retrieval and Analysis
• Analytical Thinking
• Technical and Functional Capability
• Project Management

Asset Criteria :

• Experience working in a parliamentary, legislative, or government security environment with multiple stakeholders and complex operational requirements.
• Certification in a recognized security, emergency management, or risk management program (e.g., CPP, PSP, CBCI, CRM, or equivalent).
• Experience integrating principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) into the design and delivery of security policies, training programs, or risk assessments.

Operational Requirements :

• Regular requirement to travel between buildings for meetings and site visits across LOP and parliamentary precinct locations.

Conditions of Employment :

• A second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing – imperative): CBC/CBC.
• A successful pre-employment security screening.

Additional information

Please include a cover letter with your application describing how you meet the education and experience requirements of the position. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered . Please combine your cover letter and CV into a single document or upload your cover letter on the second page of the application form.

The Library of Parliament welcomes all candidates to apply and encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons and persons with disabilities for this position.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free staffing process. If you have an accommodation request or require material in an accessible format, please contact us at LOPCareers-CarrieresBDP@parl.gc.ca.

Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates will be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

This selection process may include a second-language evaluation, a written exam, and an interview. The interview will consist of behavioural, situational and knowledge-based questions. Candidates will be required to pass each stage in order to move to the next stage of the selection process.

Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate or indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge and/or competencies.

Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment.

Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.

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