Specialist - Physical Security & Compliance (Ottawa)

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full‑time Specialist – Physical Security & Compliance to join our dynamic Enterprise Facilities team. Responsibilities

Execute and technically deliver physical security operations at the site and system level, ensuring effective protection of people, assets, and facilities in alignment with established governance. Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Electronic Physical Access Control System, managing access levels, cardholder data, system configurations, access changes, upgrades, and projects. Support daily physical security operations by coordinating guard services, maintaining and implementing post orders, and assisting with onboarding and scope changes. Participate in physical security incident reviews, assessing high‑risk events, identifying root causes and control gaps, supporting video analysis, and recommending corrective actions. Support the execution of Fire & Life Safety (FLS) requirements, assisting with audits and inspections, coordinating remediation of findings, and partnering with facilities teams to implement corrective actions. Provide technical and operational support for physical security policies, standards, and change management, contributing to documentation and work instructions and ensuring audit‑ready records. Develop and maintain training materials and LMS content for access control systems and security processes, supporting knowledge transfer to ensure consistent and compliant execution. Qualifications

Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Facilities Management, or related field. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Corporate Security Management. Experience with Electronic Physical Access Control Systems and SAP Plant Maintenance (asset). Experience in Facility Management (asset). Training or demonstrated familiarity with physical security operations, guarding operations, incident management, and security reviews required. Ability to operate independently while following established governance and procedures. Ability to interpret policy and translate requirements into operational execution. Benefits

4 weeks vacation. Annual performance award up to 6%. Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family. Defined benefit pension plan. Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources. Working Hours & Physical Requirements

Hybrid environment – required to be on site at Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time (approximately 15 hours per week). Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day). Occasional travel may be required for training or onsite meetings. Physical requirement: ability to lift up to 10 kg (22 lb). This position must meet the Trustworthiness and Reliability Verification requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and is subject to criminal records and employment verification checks.

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