Job Description

About US

In 1977, OSI introduced the first generation electronic chart system for the maritime market and revolutionized navigation. Over the years we have had many firsts. Today, OSI Maritime Systems is a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions designed for naval and maritime security operations. Among those solutions, the company develops and delivers integrated bridge systems for warships, integrated dived navigation systems for submarines, and C2 systems for small craft. Presently, 23 navies totaling more than 600 warships and submarines operate using OSI systems.

Due to the nature of our company, all employees must pass specific security criteria.

The Job

The Security Specialist delivers both the day-to-day operational support to staff and project teams and is the face of security and controlled goods across the organization. The role works to efficiently and effectively meet company security and controlled goods requirements.



The main responsibilities include:

• Act as Designated Official and Alternate Company Security Officer on behalf of organization;
• Provide training, advice and guidance on a variety of security and controlled goods subjects across the organization and at various levels of seniority (including new hire orientation and security briefing);
• Execute and administer security clearances and visitor requests in accordance with Government of Canada requirements;
• Execute and administer controlled goods and approvals (e.g. export permits) in accordance with Government of Canada and foreign government requirements;
• Develop internal relationships across the organization to understand operational objectives while educating and ensuring compliance to security and controlled goods requirements;
• Working with project teams to meet project specific security requirements and ensure compliance;
• Continuously improve and contribute to security and controlled goods policies, procedures, workflows and tools;
• Take ownership of security and controlled goods related issues to resolve promptly;
• Participation in and leading aspects of audit preparation and government audits;
• Internal reporting on key performance indicators and compliance;
• Reporting to various government agencies; and
• Other duties as required.

You bring

• Relevant diploma or degree, or equivalent combination of industry experience;
• Knowledge of Canadian security and controlled goods regulations, familiarity or expertise with international security and controlled goods regimes considered an asset (USA ITAR / EAR / OFAC, Germany, UK);
• 3 – 5 years’ experience working in the defence industry with specific experience and depth in knowledge of security and controlled goods;
• Depth in analysis, critical thinking and exercising judgement;
• Excellent administrative record keeping and detail orientated;
• Ability to work independently on tasks and self-prioritize;
• Ability to develop cooperative relationships and deliver concise and effective communication;
• Ability to work in an environment of change with a mindset of continuous improvement in the absence of defined roles and organizational structures; and
• Must be eligible to function as Designated Official and Alternate Company Security Officer.

Why OSI?

We have a Professional Development program in place that supports our employees in their career development by providing funds, time, and opportunities to become better at what they do.

At OSI you can make a difference. We are a change willing organization that is always looking for new ideas. We strive to improve what it is we do and how we do it. If you have ideas we would love to hear about them.

OSI fosters an inclusive and diverse culture. We celebrate our diversity and strive to be more inclusive because it makes us a better company.