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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Nuclear Security Director to lead the security program for our Nuclear business. This leadership role oversees personnel security, physical security, information protection, and business resilience for nuclear projects, facilities and operations, ensuring compliance with national programs and client requirements across jurisdictions where we operate.
Your role
- Lead the Nuclear Security strategy, standards, and security operations aligned with Global Security (GS) pillars: personnel security, physical security, and business resilience & recovery (BRR).
- Serve as the principal security advisor to Nuclear business leadership; provide specialist guidance on risk assessment, mitigation and incident/crisis management.
- Act as Company Security Officer / Alternate Company Security Officer (as applicable) for nuclear contracts and facilities; ensure compliance with government Contract Security Program requirements, Document Safeguarding Capability (DSC), and Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
- Own executive and project security planning: site security assessments, protective measures, evacuation/journey management, and vendor/client security due‑diligence.
- Oversee personnel security clearances processing and maintenance according to applicable national programs, and ensure secure handling, storage and transmission of protected/classified information.
- Coordinate Nuclear business participation in the Business Resilience & Recovery Program (BRRP): update Emergency Response Plans (ERP), Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and test/validate arrangements via exercises.
- Lead the dissemination of threat intelligence relevant to nuclear facilities, projects and supply chains; maintain proactive monitoring for emerging risks.
- Chair/participate in the on‑call Duty Officer rotation (24/7) and lead major incident investigations when required.
- Reports to the Vice-President Global Security.
Location
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-147202
Salary range
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About you
- College/University education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in nuclear security, corporate security, law enforcement or military; including leadership roles within commercial nuclear operations/projects.
- Demonstrated experience implementing security programs and obligations, including personnel security, facility security and contract security compliance.
- In‑depth knowledge of nuclear‑sector clearance regimes and regulatory programs across our operating jurisdictions (e.g., facility and personnel clearances, controlled goods, document safeguarding requirements).
- Ability to obtain and maintain Government security clearances required for nuclear contracts and facilities (e.g., Level II / Secret and NATO Secret), as well as any other clearances determined by national Contract Security Programs.
- Strengths in risk management, business resilience & recovery, and leading multi‑stakeholder training/exercise programs (e.g., tabletop, complex simulations).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, tact and diplomacy; bilingual French & English essential.
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain Level II / Secret and NATO Secret government security clearances, and any other clearances required by national programs for nuclear contracts and facilities in jurisdictions where we operate. Bilingual French & English is essential.
Duty‑Officer rotation: Ability and willingness to perform stand‑by/on‑call duties on a 24/7 basis during emergencies.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation for this role is between $125,000 - $145,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.
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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.
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