Electronic Security Systems Specialist - Project lead
Correctional Service Canada · Laval · EL07 · Open to the public
Open June 3 to June 23, 2026
- Applications
- 19
- in 20 days
- Screened in
- 84%
- 16 of 19
- Employment equity groups
- 53%
- 10 people
- Canadian citizens
- 84%
- 16 people
Who applied
Share of all 19 applications. People can be in more than one group.
Employment equity
Women
5 · 26%
Visible minorities
7 · 37%
Indigenous peoples
Unknown
Persons with disabilities
Unknown
Language
English
6 · 32%
French
13 · 68%
Status
Citizens
16 · 84%
Not citizensIncludes permanent residents
3 · 16%
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Electronic Security Systems Specialist - Project lead
Correctional Service Canada - Technical Services and Facilities
Closing date: June 23, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
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Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Correctional Service Canada.
Reference number
PEN26J-023690-000109
PEN26J-023690-000109
Selection process number
2026-PEN-EA-NAT-201593
2026-PEN-EA-NAT-201593
Location
Laval (Québec)
Laval (Québec)
Salary
$95,749 to $118,084
$95,749 to $118,084
Level
EL-07
EL-07
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
For further information on the organization, please visit Correctional Service Canada.
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- About the position
- Conditions of employment
- Operational Requirements
- You need (essential for the job)
- Language requirements (essential for the job)
- You may need (asset qualifications)
- Our commitment
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Preference
- How to apply
- Hiring organization contact
About the position
Duties
The incumbent leads and manages projects in the field of electronic security systems to ensure efficient, timely and effective delivery of electronic security systems in grouped establishments in one or many regions across Canada. This includes overseeing the design, installation, and integration of electronic security systems. The incumbent ensures proper coordination of infrastructure requirements, such as cabling, electronic wiring, and other components, while managing stakeholder collaboration and ensuring compliance with operational standards and policies.
The incumbent leads and manages projects in the field of electronic security systems to ensure efficient, timely and effective delivery of electronic security systems in grouped establishments in one or many regions across Canada. This includes overseeing the design, installation, and integration of electronic security systems. The incumbent ensures proper coordination of infrastructure requirements, such as cabling, electronic wiring, and other components, while managing stakeholder collaboration and ensuring compliance with operational standards and policies.
Work environment
The Electronic Security Systems Branch of Correctional Service Canada is a stimulating and dynamic environment where the mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of systems and equipment in an operational environment. We are responsible for institutions and penitentiary clusters and community correctional centers located throughout Canada. The systems we manage are diverse such as uninterruptible power supply, movement and fences detection systems, closed-circuit television systems, door controls, alarms, radios, access, etc.
The Electronic Security Systems Branch of Correctional Service Canada is a stimulating and dynamic environment where the mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of systems and equipment in an operational environment. We are responsible for institutions and penitentiary clusters and community correctional centers located throughout Canada. The systems we manage are diverse such as uninterruptible power supply, movement and fences detection systems, closed-circuit television systems, door controls, alarms, radios, access, etc.
Intent of the process
This selection process will be used to create a pool of essentially qualified candidates to staff future vacancies in similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis within the Electronic Security Systems Directorate.
This selection process will be used to create a pool of essentially qualified candidates to staff future vacancies in similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis within the Electronic Security Systems Directorate.
Important messages
We encourage you to self-identify during the application process. The committee could decide to initially evaluate applicants who are part of one of the four employment equity groups: Women, People with disabilities, Members of visible minorities and Indigenous.
We encourage you to self-identify during the application process. The committee could decide to initially evaluate applicants who are part of one of the four employment equity groups: Women, People with disabilities, Members of visible minorities and Indigenous.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :· Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.· Willingness and ability to visit and inspect work in correctional institutions.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION :· A secondary school diploma AND completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
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EXPERIENCE :· Significant* experience in planning, developing and implementing projects related to infrastructure or equipment for large facilities**· Experience in managing professional contract services such as, but not limited to contractors, consultants, engineers, or technicians· Experience with financial management including budget planning, tracking and forecasting activities· Experience to provide advice, guidance and to formulate recommendations to support decision-making in project management* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex inter-related activities and the performance of these duties for a period of approximately 12 months on a full time basis within the last five years.** Large facility is defined as a building and grounds which are similar in size to a correctional institution, hospital, airport, shopping mall, college campus or factory.
Applied / assessed at a later date
COMPETENCIES :· Demonstrating integrity and respect
· Working effectively with others
· Thinking things through
· Showing initiative and being action-oriented
· Working effectively with others
· Thinking things through
· Showing initiative and being action-oriented
ABILITIES :· Ability to communicate in writing· Ability to communicate orally
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
EDUCATION :· Diploma from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in a field related to the position
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EXPERIENCE :· Significant* experience in planning, developing and implementing projects related to electronic security systems***· Experience working in a correctional facility· Experience working on infrastructure projects in a Federal or Provincial Government Department* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex inter-related activities and the performance of these duties for a period of approximately 12 months on a full time basis within the last five years.***Electronic Security Systems encompass, but are not limited to : uninterruptible power supplies, movement and fence detection systems, closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, door controls, alarms, radios, and access systems. These systems include their installation, integration, and maintenance, along with the supporting infrastructure such as cabling, electronic wiring, and other essential components.
Our commitment
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
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Information you must provide- Your résumé
- A cover letter - You must write a cover letter of a minimum of 750 words and a maximum of three pages in which you explain, using examples from your professional experience, how you meet the following qualifications: • Significant experience in the planning, development, and implementation of projects related to infrastructure or equipment for large facilities. “Significant experience” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex inter-related activities and the performance of these duties for a period of approximately 12 months on a full time basis within the last five years. • Experience in managing professional contract services such as, but not limited to contractors, consultants, engineers, or technicians. • Experience with financial management including budget planning, tracking and forecasting activities; • Experience to provide advice, guidance and to formulate recommendations to support decision-making in project management. The information you provide in your cover letter must also be reflected in your résumé to allow the selection committee to assess the level, duration, and extent of your experience in relation to the required qualifications. Failure to provide this information as prescribed may result in the rejection of your application.
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.