Security Advisor

Requisition ID: 23394

Department: Emergency & Protective Services Dept.

Service: Public Safety Service

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent

Work Hours: 35,00 /hours per week

Affiliation: MPE/New City MPE

Salary Information: $81 359,46 - $102 891,88 annually (2025 rates of pay)

Location: Ben Franklin 101 Centrepointe

Job Category: Emergency and Protective Services

Application Close: 24/08/2026

Job Summary

Corporate Security is responsible for the management of all security concerns relating to staff, elected officials, visiting dignitaries and the public, asset security and security systems, development of policy and procedures, and long range security plans and implementation strategies.

You are responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for City of Ottawa staff and assets through the delivery of security services. Accountable for client management, investigating security incidents, managing security system projects, conducting analysis and making recommendations for improved security measures, delivering security awareness training, developing plans and supervising security for special events.

Education And Experience

Successful completion of 2 year college diploma in Security Administration/Management, Public Safety, Police Foundations, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the security field, including experience conducting Workplace Security/CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) assessments and experience with ESRM (Enterprise Security Risk Management) concepts and applications.

Experience in the design, and management of electronic security system projects.

Experience in organizing and delivering Security Awareness Seminars.

Preference will be given to applicants who have obtained CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental) certification.

Preference will be given to applicants who hold ASIS certification, i.e: PSP (Physical Security Professional), or CPP (Certified Protection Professional).

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Certified Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner is desirable

Member of ASIS International Canada (American Society for Industrial Security) is desirable

KNOWLEDGE

• Relevant legislation, policies, codes, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Human Resources practices, as they pertain to investigations involving employees.
• Integrated electronic security management systems operations, including access control, CCTV, emergency alarms, intrusion alarms, emergency communication, etc.
• Methods for identification and analysis of security threats and risks.
• Emergency planning and evacuation procedures.
• City Security policies and procedures.
• Principles of adult education.
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance.
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in the use of Office 365 software.
• Observe confidentiality on all matters relating to security.
• Communicate effectively (written, verbal and interpersonal communication) at all organizational levels.
• Interact effectively and productively with various clients and user groups with different cultural perspectives and priorities.
• Ability to analyze problems and work with a team to develop realistic and innovative solutions to problems involving security issues.
• Able to interpret and translate legislation into common language for communication with client groups.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to manage change effectively, by shifting priorities and adapting to changes to meet organizational and program requirements.
• Customer service attitude tempered by the recognition of the need for corporate standards, formats, and systems.

What You Need To Know

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: View email address on ca.workus.org) at View phone number on ca.workus.org Employee Service Centre at View phone number on ca.workus.org or via email at ***email_hidden*** .