About the position
DutiesBring your technical expertise to a role where you directly shape and support the security systems that protect people, assets, and operations. As an SSM Senior Technologist, you will play a key role in designing, optimizing, and maintaining cutting‑edge security technologies while collaborating with experts across the organization.
What You’ll Do:
Turn business needs into smart technical solutions by analyzing operational and security requirements, identifying integration opportunities, and recommending innovative system designs that strengthen our overall security program.
Engineer and enhance advanced detection technologies by designing, developing , testing , and maintaining a range of security systems— including X‑ray technology, security screening portals, and high‑performance camera systems—ensuring they operate reliably and effectively.
Lead hands‑on system deployment by overseeing or supporting the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic systems, helping bring new technologies from concept to reality.
Diagnose and optimize system performance by conducting detailed testing and analysis of electrical and electronic components and assemblies to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and compliance.
Collaborate to deliver secure, integrated solutions by working closely with internal partners and external stakeholders to implement technical solutions that meet business goals and uphold system integrity.
Support the people who rely on our systems by providing client-focused support by maintaining data accuracy, managing user access, and ensuring system configurations remain up to date.
Keep knowledge organized and accessible by maintaining clear, accurate records and technical documentation to support continuity, compliance, and future system enhancements.
Work environmentThe Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. PPS has its own classification, compensation system and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.
What we offer:
• Health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• Public Service Pension Plan
• 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules
• While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines
Intent of the process
The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates to staff one (1) term position for up to three (3) years.
The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions on a term or indeterminate basis within the PPS and for other organizations.
Positions to be filled
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Important messages
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To submit your on-line application, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs website. Once your account is created, return to the job poster, and select the button "Apply Online" below. Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each qualification (education, experience, and assets) by answering the screening questions in the online application.
You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.
Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.
Depending on the number of applicants volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications.
Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement to be appointed to a position.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - All candidates must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance and an Enhanced Reliability Status or a Secret or Top-Secret clearance. The process involves a background investigation that includes:
• a loyalty assessment;
• law enforcement verifications;
• credit and financial verifications;
• a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, alcohol and/or drug use;
• personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process.
• You must also consent to complete a personal history questionnaire, be fingerprinted, and be photographed.
Learn more about security screening process.
Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in challenging weather conditions.
Ability to work safely in dusty environments or confined spaces.
Ability to lift up to 12 kg and climb ladders.
Ability to walk long distances as required.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION:
A high school diploma with:
• Completion of an acceptable training program in physical security, or
• Completion of a program in electronics technology.
OR
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCES:
E1 - Recent* experience managing or maintaining technical security systems within a commercial environment or a government physical security program.
This may include electronic access control systems (e.g., card readers, biometrics), security scanning technologies (e.g., metal detection, X ray), intrusion detection systems (passive and active), and video surveillance systems (VSS).
E2 - Experience providing technical guidance on the maintenance and design of security technology installations or layouts, which includes access control systems or, video surveillance systems (VSS) or, X ray screening equipment, or other physical security control measures.
E3 - Experience in the implementation and/or configuration of network-enabled security devices.
E4 - Experience overseeing, monitoring, and inspecting work performed by external service providers to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to project requirements.
E5 - Experience in drafting technical documentation, user-guides, and requirements documents.
DEFINITION: *Recent means within the past five (5) years.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE:
K1 - Knowledge of electronic test equipment and electrical safety.
K2 - Knowledge closed-circuit video (CCTV) equipment systems.
K3 - Knowledge of current detection technologies available in the physical security industry.
COMPETENCIES:
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Leadership
• Client Service Orientation
ABILITY:
Ability to interpret blueprints, technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB) - This position requires bilingual (English/French) proficiency. However, if no qualified bilingual candidate is identified, English or French Essential may be considered.
Self-assessment test in a second language: To help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.
Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html
Information on language requirements
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSETS:
AE1 - Completion of industry certifications in physical security (APP, CPP, or PSP).
AE2 - Completion of the HI-SCAN HiTrax 1 and 2 technical courses.
AE3 - Experience in a federal government security division program, law enforcement, or military in areas related to physical security and/or security operations.
AE4 - Experience managing and conducting technical trials, performance evaluations, or audits of security systems and equipment.
AE5 - Recent* experience in creating Statements of Work (SOW), Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP), as well as conducting bid evaluations for RFQs and RFPs.
AE6 - Experience in providing integration, installation, servicing, troubleshooting, maintenance and programming of key control systems, video management software, X-Ray Systems, and/or personnel screening systems.
AE7 - Experience as a security systems integrator.
AE8 - Experience in the creation of requirements documents.
DEFINITION: *Recent means within the past five (5) years.
ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
AK1 - Knowledge of Physical Security methodologies and potential defeat methodologies.
AK2 - Knowledge of the core elements of physical security design.