Job Description

45207 - Orillia - Regular - Ongoing
Safety Comes First is a core value at Hydro One, and we remain committed to taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a respectful, safe and healthy working environment. Further to this commitment, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to protect the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19. New employees will be required to declare their vaccination status to Hydro One. Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination status may not enter any 3rd party locations that require full vaccination (e.g. customer properties).
Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.
It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!
*NOTE* Hydro One introduced a Hybrid Work Pilot Project in 2022 for most office-based roles. Employees work in-office/on-site two days a week and remotely from home for three days a week. Hydro One is adding refreshed workspaces and technology to support these changes. Join us as we ‘trial & learn’ a new modern way of working and be a key driver of future state!
In office but with intention – a time for team and trust building, collaboration, and socialization. Please reach out to us to learn more!
The Risk/Physical Security Specialist role will help deliver the implementation of the corporate-wide vision for a secure physical environment spanning all power system and corporate sites and facilities at Hydro One. This role will drive the development and continuous improvement of a corporate-wide physical security program spanning dynamic operations and environments throughout the organization.
Reporting to the Manager of Physical Security, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination and implementation of Hydro One's internal physical threat risk assessment program and the development and upkeep of associated physical security plans. The incumbent is additionally responsible for ensuring Hydro One’s ongoing compliance with North American Electricity Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards pertaining specifically to physical security. This may include monitoring compliance through relevant physical security documents and drawings, spot-checks, inspections and interviews.
The incumbent is additionally responsibile for the creation, implementation and on-going assessment and management of Hydro One physical security policies, plans and processes that collectively serve to safeguard Hydro One assets: people, property, information and brand. These functions will include the review, planning, development, implementation and communications of standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, training and testing of Hydro One’s physical security programs and its security operations centre.
This role also includes researching and providing advice related to the latest security technologies, tools, and trends, contributing to help safeguard Hydro One’s critical infrastructure from evolving threats.
Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and undertake Hydro One's Physical Threat Risk Assessment program, including the implementation of physical security plans and compliance with applicable NERC standards
• Create and enhance standard operating procedures, governance documentation and training related to Hydro One's Security Operations Centre
• Develop and provide advice on the implementation of physical security frameworks, standards and requirements pertaining to Hydro One’s diverse asset-base and facilities and operations.

• Collaborate with Hydro One work groups to promote and advance physical security standards, requirements and processes that meet the security and operational objectives of Hydro One.

• Interface with internal and external regulatory staff to ensure Hydro One effectively interprets and maintains auditable compliance with mandatory standards and guidelines pertaining to physical security.

• Regularly assess existing operational security protocols and procedures to ensure security services and technologies continue to effectively meet security, operational and compliance requirements.

• Review and create measurements to track the effectiveness of the physical security programs and processes.

• Provide managers and staff of Hydro One business units with advice, counsel and representation on all aspects of physical asset protection and security operations.

• Create training and awareness programs to be delivered to educate lines of business on the physical security protocols across Hydro One

• Assist with contingency planning related to business continuity and emergency preparedness activities.

• Develop briefing notes, presentation and metrics to depict ongoing physical security program effectiveness.

• Serve as the subject matter expert on certain physical security standards and compliance documentation during both internal and external audits.

• Stay current on physical security trends and emerging technologies.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive physical security experience
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation and facilitation)
• Working knowledge of physical threat risk assessment frameworks and principles
• Experience developing governance, procedures/instructions and training related to security operations centers
• Extensive business and technical writing experience

• Ability to communicate and collaborate within the organization and externally with 3rd party service providers and vendors.

• Demonstrated skills in strategic planning and ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Excellent analytical, technical, and business solution development skills, including the proven ability to function effectively in a dynamic environment
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and metrics on demand
• Experienced innovator who possesses excellent problem solving skill
• Good understanding of physical security threats and business challenges, specifically pertaining to the utility, energy, telecom, government or other critical infrastructure industries.
• Proficient in use of MS Office suites, Visio, AutoCAD
• Certification in Genetec Security Center (Synergis/Omnicast) and Mission Control applications preferred
• Previous utility or critical infrastructure experience and knowledge is considered an asset
• Post-secondary education, focusing on protection, security and investigations and/or emergency management.
• CPP or PSP preferred
• Valid Ontario driver’s license

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.
We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2021.
Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.
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Deadline: September 5, 2022
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