Industrial Security Consultant

Company Description

ADGA Group is a Canadian-owned defence and security company that provides integrated, mission-critical technical solutions to Government and industry, specializing in C5ISRT, simulation and training, cyber and infrastructure security, and program delivery. With nearly 60 years of experience, ADGA supports federal clients and Canada’s intelligence and enforcement agencies through embedded teams, advisory services, and full project execution, applying deep operational expertise and innovation to strengthen national safety, resilience, and sovereignty. Guided by a strong social mandate, the company creates meaningful employment for veterans of the CAF and RCMP and other professionals committed to public service, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and agile workplace that supports career development, professional growth, and impactful work across Canada.

Job Description

ADGA is seeking an Industrial Security Consultant to join our growing team. In this role, you will work closely with clients, including construction consortiums, and security/defense stakeholders to assess their risks associated with security management and security design activities. Phases may include concept, predesign and design, drawings and specifications, construction, and commissioning. You will play a key role serving as an advisor to the project team on security management issues related to incidents, overall project information, information protection and document management.

As a key contributor to the protection of client facilities and assets, you will deliver high-quality, responsive industrial security consulting services. Leveraging your expertise in industrial physical security, you will assess threats and vulnerabilities, and develop, recommend, and design tailored security solutions aligned with each client’s operational and organizational requirements.

Within this role you will oversee comprehensive and multi-faceted industrial security requirements on projects throughout Canada.  This includes overseeing that the security design, security strategy and governance are aligned within the complexities of the multifaceted components of the project.

This role involves working with clients across Canada, and occasional travel is required.

This is a proactive recruitment initiative, with potential start dates in the coming weeks or months, contingent on contract award. 

Key Responsibilities:

• As a trusted advisor to our clients you will work closed with them to understand their specific needs and operational requirements and provide advice accordingly. 
• Understand and give formal guidance to clients with respect to requirements of the Contract Security Program (CSP) formerly Canadian Industrial Security Directorate at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
• Review construction project plans with respect to security.
• Evaluate the client’s state of physical security based on the methodologies or Prevention Detection, Response and Recovery and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.
• Author Security Implementation Plans (SIP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Concepts of Operation (CONOPS).
• Design and provide implementation recommendations pertaining to Threat and Risk Assessments (TRAs) and Security Design Briefs (SDB) for physical security and security system designs.
• Reviewing and recommending changes to process in support of industrial security requirements, support and provide security‐related comments on inputs from other project disciplines.
• Preparing proposals for the construction phase of security projects.
• Conduct Security Audits and physical security assessments.
• Conduct or advise on existing Threat and Risk Assessments (TRAs).
• Conduct or advise on existing Security Design Briefs (SDBs).
• Experience liaising with and conducting numerous stakeholder meetings and presentations
• Stay abreast of emerging threats, technologies, and trends in physical security and integrate relevant advancements into security designs and strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience within physical security with elements listed in key responsibilities.
• Currently holds or willing to obtain the following certification(s) Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold one of these certifications.
• Fluent with all associated government security policies, guidance, and standards, especially as pertains to Zoning, Security/High Security Zones, Security Management Systems (SMS), alarms, doors, locks, wall construction, etc.
• Experience working on the design and implementation of physical security projects
• Experience working on defense, critical infrastructure or other high‐security construction projects preferred.
• Experience acting as an SME supporting the installation, configuration, and validation of the production test and implementation of physical security assets.
• Strong working knowledge of physical security for IT, Emission Security (EMSEC), Electronic Protection and Detection Device systems, Personnel access control systems, Information handling and safeguarding.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders. Prefer experience with DND specific security requirements such as NDSODs.
• Prefer experience with RCMP Lead Standards Agency guidelines.
• Knowledge of CUI/ITAR/Controlled Goods considered an asset.
• A Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) is highly desired
• English essential, French bilingualism is a desirable asset for this role

Additional Information

• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance and other clearances if or as required. Other clearances can include VCR’s and Controlled Goods clearances.  
• The posted salary reflects an employee compensation model; consultant rates will be adjusted accordingly. We will consider candidates for either employment or consultant arrangements. Consultants will be required to have insurance.  

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

*Our recruitment systems include artificial intelligence–enabled tools; however, AI is not used to screen, evaluate, or make decisions about applicants for this role.

*Unless otherwise stated, all job postings reflect a current vacancy at the time of publication.

Work-Life Balance  

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). 

Belong@ADGA  

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation  

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards  

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.