Position Title: Company Security Officer (Canada)
Location: Ottawa, ON
Clearance Required: Secret with ability to obtain Top Secret
Reports To: U.S. Facility Security Officer, Compliance & Data Protection
The Company Security Officer (Canada) & Director, Legal & Compliance is responsible for ensuring organizational compliance with all Canadian federal contract requirements, security regulations, and industrial security obligations. This role oversees various internal compliance programs, supports government contracting activities, and leads all aspects of the Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP) .
The position ensures that the organization meets its obligations under the Policy on Government Security , Security of Information Act , and other federal directives related to the protection of sensitive or classified information and assets.
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Company Security Officer & Director, Legal & Compliance to join our Legal & Compliance team. This role will be responsible for supporting the business in navigating complex regulatory environments, conducting internal investigations , and executing compliance monitoring and testing . This role is critical to maintaining Gartner’s reputation and operational integrity globally.
Collaborate with other team members across the globe on projects and initiatives through transparent and proactive communication to improve Gartner's processes, policies, and training, with a focus on conflicts of interest , ensuring compliance with lobbying regulations , and support ing efforts related to regulatory compliance .
Compliance Monitoring & Testing
Government Contract Compliance
Advise on requirements outlined in federal procurement contracts, including security, reporting, financial, and performance clauses and policies regarding same .
Industrial Security Leadership (Canada)
Global Industrial Security
Assists with reviewing regional government security polic ies and regulations, analyzing gaps in regional security programs for non-compliance, and developing corrective action plans to ensure c ompliance .
Industrial Security Incident & Risk Management
Policy Development & Governance
Develop and maintain industrial security policies, SOPs, contract compliance policies and manuals, and training materials.
Prepare for and facilitate government inspections, audits, and compliance reviews (PSPC, RCMP, CGP, etc.).
Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
Bachelor's degree in business, Law, Public Administration, Security Management, or related field strongly preferred
Experience supporting international industrial security programs , federal government, defence, national security, aerospace, critical infrastructure, high security environments, and familiarity with the NISPOM and FAR
Certifications such as CCAP, CPP, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
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Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 122,000 CAD - 138,000 CAD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous paid time off policy, charity match program, and more. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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