Specialist, Physical and Personnel Security (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

Position Title:

Specialist, Physical and Personnel Security (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - B - Intermediate)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2026-08-20 11:59 PM

Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public service media organization.

Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the backbone and the future-forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation’s technology and infrastructure. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between.

A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology — not just in Canada but around the world. Today, we are transforming ourselves into a modern and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force, and we are the team making it happen.

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your Role:

Within the operation and Security Management team, the Specialist will support the National Security team in all their initiatives, working independently towards significant deliverables using expertise in security and threat management.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide reporting, analytical support, and support the delivery of security measures and security infrastructure management programs.
• Monitor and respond to security correspondence and concerns from staff (threat email screening/triage).
• Supervise on-site security personnel.
• Implement and oversee elements of security projects.
• Document management.
• Investigate crimes and threats against the corporation.
• Support special event risk evaluations (e.g., award shows, galas, TV shows).
• Support the development and deployment of security awareness material.
• Support corporate fire safety/prevention initiatives.
• Support security audits.
• Support incident metrics/trending.
• Support Project Management process (timeslines/budgets/contractor/stakeholders).
• Support System Integration Initiatives (Access Control, Intrusion, CCTV, Intercom).
• Support awareness / training campaigns.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Security Management, Policing, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in Security Management, including major events and intelligence gathering/analysis.
• Bilingual (French and English) with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel; possible weekend work during crisis situations.
• Ability to function effectively in a highly complex, diverse, and sometimes ambiguous work environment.
• Problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and unionized staff.
• Ability to deal with people in crisis.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time