Job Description

:Who We AreBGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients\' businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.comSUMMARYThe Security Specialist will be a key member of the BGIS Corporate Security team and will manage the security program in compliance with both BGIS corporate policies/contracts, and the Industrial Security Manual (ISM), in connection with the Government of Canada\'s Industrial Security Program (ISP). This role will support Corporate Security activities in Canada.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPhysical Security Compliance and Systems

• Review, Document, Process, and Facilitate employee, agency, and contractor site access requests, ID credential requests, and provide oversight in relation to physical security compliance.
• Centrally manage and administer BGIS access control and CCTV systems.
• Ensure physical security systems and equipment are fully functional and that compliance with ISO 27001 is not compromised.

Client Support and Physical Reviews

• Serve as the BGIS initial point of contact for physical security related incidents, issues, questions, or concerns which includes being the primary on the intrusion alarm call-tree.
• Conduct scheduled and random physical access reviews to ensure compliance with BGIS security policies and standards.

Manage Site Access and Documentation

• Manage the creation, implementation, and execution of a site access request, approval, and annual review system.
• Perform data entry and document assessment and review in support of the BGIS Vendor Security Compliance Program.

Other

• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited post-secondary university and specific technical training along with 5 years demonstrated experience in the physical security field.
• Knowledge of supporting security disciplines, document control, visitor access, personnel security processing, and security processes and procedures.
• Experience in design, implementation and/or management of large security technology projects.
• Experience using C-Cure Access Control as well as Exacq CCTV Systems.
• Working knowledge and understanding of ISO 27001 as well as other security related industry standards.
• Experience in writing formal policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of information and cyber security principles and applications.
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel to analyze and present data.
• Able to calmly manage a fast-paced work environment with several ongoing high-priority tasks.
• Able to process, prioritize and respond to a high-volume of e-mail communication.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information to various audiences and all levels of the organization, both verbally and through written communications.
• Must be dependable, responsive, customer-focused and possess the qualities of diplomacy, tact, excellent judgment, discretion and initiative and perform in a multi-tasked and dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Requires the ability to make sound decisions, manage time, take independent action, analyze problems and provide focused solutions.
• Strong and effective leadership skills.
• Hold (or willing to and able to obtain) Infrastructure Ontario OPS and OPP security clearanceManage and maintain a visitor and clearance log.
• Work with the guard force and managers on site to ensure access control.
• Manage the issuance of card access and badge control.
• Ensure key access and secure zones are maintained.
• Maintain a security perimeter by liaising with the guard force/facility management at each location.
• Incident reporting and breaches handled as needed. Understand how to resolve and report.
• Help to create a Security Plan per the requirements and Security needs for each site.
• Manage and ensure the Security Plan is maintained and specific to each building requirement.
• Have a good understanding of Security zones and how to maintain them.
• Have a good understanding of the Security requirements at each specific location.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation:Not required by asset:

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Physical Security Professional (PSP) designation

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant\'s accessibility needs due to disability.BGIS est un employeur qui respecte l\'\xc3\xa9galit\xc3\xa9 des chances et nous vous invitons \xc3\xa0 postuler pour un poste chez nous ! Si vous avez besoin d\'un accommodement pendant le processus de recrutement, veuillez nous contacter \xc3\xa0 askHR. En cas de demande d\'accommodement, nous discuterons avec le candidat en question et fournirons, ou ferons en sorte de fournir, un accommodement appropri\xc3\xa9 d\'une mani\xc3\xa8re qui tiendra compte des besoins d\'accessibilit\xc3\xa9 du candidat en fonction de son handicap.

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