- Company Name
- Ultra Electronics Group
- Job Title
- Company Security & Trade Compliance Officer
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Company Security & Trade Compliance Officer
**Role Summary:**
Oversees security clearance management, facility safeguarding, and trade‑compliance operations for federal contracts, ensuring adherence to Canadian, U.S., and international regulations (CSP, PSPC, CGP, ITAR, EAR) while managing sensitive data, personnel access, and export documentation.
**Expectations:**
- Achieve and maintain required Canadian government security clearance.
- Ensure 100 % compliance with CSP, PSPC, CGP, ITAR, EAR, and customs regulations.
- Deliver accurate, timely clearance processes, security briefings, and training.
- Maintain up‑to‑date security documentation, audit trails, and license records.
- Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and external agencies (NS Commissionaires, Global Affairs Canada, freight forwarders, customs).
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Process new hire, renewal, upgrade, and termination of employee security clearances.
- Conduct pre‑clearance risk assessments and deliver concise security briefings.
- Manage employee security files, clearance trackers, badges, and access levels.
- Administer security software, generate compliance reports, and enforce security policies.
- Oversee visitor access, badge issuance, photo screening, and visitor logs.
- Monitor facility video‑camera systems and coordinate after‑hours security.
- Lead annual security training for all employees.
- Maintain restricted keyway locks and electronic access zone security.
- Handle sensitive document transfers domestically and internationally.
- Process Requests for Visit (RFV) for on‑site and off‑site access.
- Manage controlled storage for project, bid, and data documentation.
- Oversee contract security clauses, facility registrations, and CSP documentation safeguarding.
- Draft, submit, and manage licenses, permits, and agreements (Canadian Export Permits, CGP, US‑ITAR DSP/TAA, EAR).
- Maintain Global Affairs Canada license recordkeeping using the EXCOL system.
- Review import/export documentation and collaborate with logistics, freight forwarders, and authorities.
- Research and classify commodities under Canadian & U.S. regulations (ECL, CCL, USML, harmonized tariff codes).
- Support ethics, anti‑bribery, sanctions, and forced labor compliance.
- Provide regulatory interpretation, licensing guidance, and documentation training.
**Required Skills:**
- In‑depth knowledge of CSP, PSPC, CGP, ITAR, EAR, and customs law.
- Proficiency managing security clearance portals, file tracking systems, and security software.
- Strong risk assessment, policy development, and audit reporting skills.
- Ability to conduct training and briefings for diverse audiences.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder coordination, and documentation management.
- Analytical skills for commodity classification and licensing compliance.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- 2+ years in government contracting compliance & security administration.
- 2+ years in trade compliance experience.
- Eligibility to obtain and hold a Canadian government security clearance.
- Eligibility for certification as a Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) Designated Official.
- Familiarity with EXCOL system is required.