Contract Security Manager

At EXP, we undertake large-scale projects for municipal, government, institutional, and private sector clients. Some of these mandates involve specific security, information protection, and access control requirements.

As a Contract Security Manager, you will be the point of reference for all questions related to contract security and project compliance. You will work closely with project management teams, legal services, human resources, information technology, and our clients to ensure the security requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

You will contribute to protecting the organization's information assets while supporting the development of business opportunities requiring high levels of security and confidentiality.

Work Location:

The position can be based at any EXP office in Quebec. Occasional travel within Quebec and across Canada may be required.

Your Responsibilities at EXP *Contract Security and Compliance*

• Ensure project compliance with security requirements established by clients, regulatory bodies, and government authorities.
• Interpret and analyze security clauses in requests for proposals, proposals, contracts, and subcontract agreements.
• Advise project managers and business teams on security-related contractual obligations.
• Participate in risk reviews and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with internal security, confidentiality, and document management policies.
• Access and Authorization Management*
• Coordinate security clearance requests for staff with competent authorities.
• Manage access permissions to sites, systems, facilities, and secure platforms.
• Monitor employees', partners', and subcontractors' security clearances, accreditations, badges, and access privileges.
• Maintain records and databases related to security clearances and access.
• *Information Protection*
• Develop and maintain procedures for the protection of sensitive or classified information.
• Ensure secure handling of physical and electronic documents.
• Collaborate with IT teams to protect data, systems, and work environments.
• Contribute to the implementation of cybersecurity best practices within projects.
• *Risk and Incident Management*
• Identify, document, and assess security risks associated with projects.
• Participate in internal investigations related to security incidents.
• Produce compliance reports and improvement recommendations.
• Ensure follow-up on corrective actions resulting from audits or security events.
• *Awareness and Continuous Improvement*
• Design and deliver training on security requirements applicable to projects.
• Support teams in applying standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory requirement and security standard evolution.
• Participate in the development and improvement of EXP's contract security program.
• *Project and Business Development Support*
• Prepare and submit security plans required by clients.
• Contribute to responses to requests for proposals with specific security requirements.
• Support teams during audits, inspections, or compliance checks.
• Manage registrations, certifications, and compliance requirements on client platforms.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in administration, risk management, engineering, information security, public security, or any combination of education and experience deemed relevant.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a role related to contract security, compliance, risk management, industrial security, or information security.
• Experience in the engineering consulting, construction, infrastructure, energy, or public sector.
• Knowledge of security requirements applicable to federal and provincial government contracts (a significant asset).
• Experience in managing security clearances and sensitive or protected information.
• Knowledge of risk management, governance, and compliance principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with document management systems.
• Canadian citizenship required.
• Eligibility for government security clearance.

Skills Sought

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and priority management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and rigor.
• Discretion and impeccable professional ethics.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Capacity to influence and promote a security culture.
• Autonomy, initiative, and judgment.
• Languages

You are bilingual (French and English) and possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written. In the course of your duties, you will be called upon to collaborate regularly with teams, partners, and clients located throughout Canada and the United States.