Security & Investigations Advisor – (Security Systems Technical Advisor)

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Security & Investigations Advisor – (Security Systems Technical Advisor)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Horne Payne Office

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 107,000.00 – 135,300.00

What you’ll do

This Security Systems Technical Advisor position is responsible for security systems related matters and provides subject

matter expertise with regards to security systems end user elements and operations including, but not limited to, security

system planning and operations, installation & implementation, oversight of quotation for cost avoidance opportunities,

system commissioning, and overall effective coordination for Service and Maintenance.

This will be a role with accountabilities primarily focused on the BC Hydro enterprise system (Lenel OnGuard) and the

related end user elements and operations, including software and hardware required to ensure the systems function as

designed. Secondarily this role has focus on the end user elements and operations of other security systems currently in

use.

Summary of the Role:

Candidates should demonstrate effective collaboration abilities with BC Hydro Corporate Security to draw on and utilize the

subject matter expertise of the field operations personnel as well as the full security team and to deliver various security

program elements.

This Security Systems Advisor role is critical to the success of BC Hydro’s Corporate Security enterprise system. The

desired candidate will possess technical training, experience, and demonstrated proficiency in the areas of security systems

hardware and software function and installation, enterprise security solutions and the ability to oversee security vendors

while they design, quote, implement, commission, operate and provide service and maintenance for various products to

meet BC Hydro Corporate Security requirements and standards. The candidate will require in-depth experience with access

control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems which will allow the advisor to deal with complex enterprise

security system issues and tasks ranging from planning, implementation, commissioning, and sustainment of the system

and all of its end user elements and operations technical pieces.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Occupying the Security Systems Advisor role, you will report to the Corporate Security Manager – Security Operations in

coordination with the Corporate Security team. Your overall goal is to closely monitor the security vendors and provide them

the direction and oversight as they receive assigned work, quote cost estimates, implement the equipment or repairs,

ensure the work is commissioned correctly, and provide strict cost oversight to billing and close out documents at the

conclusion of each work order or project.

You will also be required to work with Corporate Security Project Planners, and vendors to identify effective and appropriate

security solutions using the BC Hydro security application guide combined with your career experience for security related

matters on capital projects for BC Hydro. Your unique expertise in this field will be drawn upon to ensure the solutions

identified are implemented while ensuring financial responsibility for the work and system. This role will also contribute to

the cost-effective management of security service and maintenance contracts associated with Corporate Security systems.

Critical to the achievement of this goal is ensuring that the security protocols and processes adhere to BC Hydro’s security

policy, objectives, standards and work practices.

Other Duties, Responsibilities, and involvement:

What you bring

• Hold current and valid Lenel Expert Certification in Digital Video and Access Control. Milestone and any additional

electronics or security related certifications being advantageous.

• A variety of educational profiles may apply including those with security recognized certification, security designation, or

related accreditation or discipline.

• Have a minimum of 10 years industry experience having worked successfully as a field technician, system administrator/

system programmer. Engineering and/or consulting experience would be considered an asset.

• In order to meet these requirements, the qualified individual must maintain his/her existing Lenel technical certification(s)

while participating in future training programs as required.

• In addition to the experience and certifications listed herein, the candidate must be a skilled communicator and have the

ability to offer practical, cost effective, and strategic solutions while remaining focused on outcomes.

• Familiarity with the BC Hydro Enterprise including personnel and previous experience with NERC CIP regulations would

be considered an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with an integrated security team to draw on subject matter expertise for security

programs.

• Knowledge of security management protocols.

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What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• A lifetime pension
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

• Candidates will reside in or close to the Lower Mainland of BC.
• Work base is Burnaby, but work locations will alternate throughout the province of British Columbia.
• Expected to attend the BC Hydro Burnaby Offices approximately 20% of their time.
• Work location/ travel: Up to 20% field time target for this role (depending on phase of projects).
• Unless determined otherwise by Corporate Security the successful candidate will work a 5 day on 2 day off schedule that

may involve weekend and evening shifts including overtime.

• Please note a condition of employment is that a valid Class 5 Driver’s license is held and maintained in good standing.
• This role is a security sensitive position, and the successful applicant will be required to be eligible for reliability status

level security clearance.

• Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will

be required as a pre-condition to employment.

Don’t forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,

include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without

any delays.

Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5C 3Y3

Date Posted: 2025-01-20 Closing Date: 2025-02-03

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