Posted 15 days ago
Security Systems Technician
@ Canadian Bank Note Company
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Canadian Bank Note Company is hiring a full-time, on-site Security Systems Technician in Ottawa to maintain and troubleshoot surveillance, access control and related security systems, and to coordinate structured cabling projects across North American facilities. The role requires on-call rotation, evening, weekend and holiday availability, about 3 weeks of travel a year, and a Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance.
Pay:
$56,000–$70,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Maintain, troubleshoot and optimize surveillance, access control and security systems
- Program and administer Lenel OnGuard, Genetec, Avigilon, Axis, Verint and Openpath platforms
- Coordinate installations, upgrades and testing with stakeholders
- Manage contractors, hardware validation and critical spares inventory
- Coordinate structured and low-voltage cabling across North American facilities
Requirements summary:
- 3 years of structured cabling or commercial security experience
- Knowledge of access control, network surveillance and industry standards
- Able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance
- Legally eligible to work in Canada or USA
- Fluent in English; able to lift 50 lbs
- Preferred: College diploma, ITIL, Lenel OnGuard or Genetec certifications
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · smartrecruiters
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Government of Canada Secret (Level II) security clearance, ITIL, Lenel OnGuard, Genetec Security Center, Windows Server, HPE Networking |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Security, Networking, Construction |
| Security clearance | Secret |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Canadian Bank Note Company
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Full company description
Originally established in 1897 to supply security printed products to the Government of Canada, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBN) continues to provide goods and services in Canada including: currency; passports and ePassports; driver license and identification cards; biometric solutions; postage stamps; permanent resident cards; visas; and vital statistics documents. Over the last twenty years, CBN has developed a core competency in software development and systems integration. We employ hundreds of technologists in the development and deployment of highly complex, secure identification solutions. These solutions have been proven in many successful deployments globally within the identity management and travel application market segments. Our team of highly specialized and experienced technology personnel is backed by equally talented support resources and an organization dedicated to client satisfaction. CBN's vision is to make the world a safer place in which to live and do business in by being the technological leader in the supply of solutions aimed at preventing the fraud associated with issuing and using secure documents and related systems
- LinkedIn followers
- 27,310
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 922
- Reported office locations
- 145 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 1A1, CA
- 975 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W5, CA
- 18 Auriga Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7T9, CA
- Business categories
- Information Services
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Canadian Bank Note Company
- Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited
- Specialties
- Lottery Systems
- Identification Systems
- Payment Systems
- and Shareholder Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Originally established in 1897 to supply security printed products to the Government of Canada, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBN) continues to provide goods and services in Canada including: currency; passports and ePassports; driver license and identification cards; biometric solutions; postage stamps; permanent resident cards; visas; and vital statistics documents. Over the last twenty years, CBN has…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | IT Services and IT Consulting |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1897 |
| Specialties | Lottery SystemsIdentification SystemsPayment Systemsand Shareholder Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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Company Description
Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a leader and trusted provider of secure document and adjacent enterprise-level system solutions across the following domains: border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming.
Our Corporate Philosophy and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We seek long-term relationships with our employees and offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching.
Job Description
Job Title: Security Systems Technician
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Location: Ottawa, ON (145 Richmond Road, 975 Gladstone Ave., 18 Auriga Dr.)
Work Model: On-site
Job Status: Existing Vacancy
Position Summary
The Security Systems Technician supports CBN’s enterprise security environment by maintaining, troubleshooting, optimizing, and implementing surveillance, physical access control, and related security technologies across a complex multi-site global network. This role also coordinates and manages structured network cabling requirements for facilities across North America, ensuring cabling infrastructure is documented, reliable, scalable, and aligned with operational and company standards.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining, troubleshooting, optimizing, and supporting enterprise security systems, including video surveillance, physical access control, intercoms, field devices, servers, applications, licensing, permissions, reporting, and backup/security infrastructure.
- Programming and administering platforms such as Lenel OnGuard, Genetec, Avigilon/AVA/AVG, Axis/Verint, Openpath, and related Windows Server-based systems.
- Coordinating new installations, upgrades, lifecycle activities, proof-of-concept testing, QA work, technical validation, operational testing, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
- Managing contractor coordination, hardware and quote vetting, approved standards, inventory of critical spares, and validation of installed work to ensure long-term system supportability.
- Coordinating and managing structured data and low-voltage cabling requirements across North American facilities, including requirements gathering, plan review, scope development, quote coordination, contractor oversight, cabling installation coordination, troubleshooting, repair, abatement, conduit/pathway coordination, firestopping, and documentation.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements
- Legally eligible to work in Canada/USA.
- Able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) security clearance.
- Fluent in English (speak, read, write).
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Able to work evenings, weekends, holidays as required.
- Able to work an on-call rotation of once per month.
- Able to travel approx. 3 weeks/year.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience with:
- Access control and network based surveillance systems.
- Enterprise physical security architecture, system availability, lifecycle management, and integrated security infrastructure design.
- Industry standards for access control, CCTV, structured cabling, low-voltage infrastructure, and supportability.
- ITIL-based incident, problem, change, project, and capacity management practices for maintaining operational security systems.
- Installation planning, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, contractor coordination, hardware validation, documentation, inventory control, and stakeholder communication.
- Scope development, quote review, plan review/approval, cabling coordination, application patching, permission management, reporting, escalation, and lifecycle support processes.
- 3 years of experience in structured cabling/commercial security
Preferred Qualifications
- College diploma in a program relevant to the industry (Security, Networking, Construction)
- Certifications associated with any of the following:
- ITIL
- Lenel-Onguard
- Genetec Security Center
- Windows Server
- HPE Networking
- FortiGate
- 5+ years of experience in structured cabling/commercial security
- Hands-on experience with any of the following:
- Lenel Onguard
- Genetec Security Center
- Avigilon/AVA/AVG
- Axis/Verint
- Openpath
- Windows Server platforms, network switches
- Structured cabling, low-voltage systems
- CCTV, PACS, intercoms, and backup/tape-library technologies
- Fluent in French and/or Spanish (speak, read, write)
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.
We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
AI Use in Recruitment Statement
As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process. These tools assist in tasks such as resume screening, candidate matching, and interview scheduling. All AI-assisted decisions are subject to human oversight to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws.
We are committed to the responsible, transparent, and accountable use of AI, in alignment with Ontario’s Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive and the requirements under the Working for Workers Four Act. This includes taking steps to mitigate bias, protect candidate privacy, and ensure that AI does not unfairly influence hiring outcomes.
If you have questions or concerns about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] .
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