Assistant to the Chief Security Officer (NU)

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Security Officer, the incumbent is responsible for providing a high-level of proactive organizational, planning, and administrative support to the Chief Security Officer (CSO) – President’s Office and other Directors and Senior Directors of the unit. The Assistant will administer time and priorities, preparing the CSO and their directors for scheduled meetings and addressing incoming correspondence, including email or incoming calls to appropriate staff or reporting units. Navigating change and ambiguity on a day-to-day basis, as emergencies arise, and operational priorities require adjustment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Plans and organizes the calendar of the CSO and their directors while prioritizing events and meetings.

Ensures that the CSO’s and the directors’ briefing notes for daily meetings and events, including agendas, background notes, speaking notes, schedule of events, and biographical materials are accurate and prepared.

Works in close collaboration and consultation with colleagues, in other executive offices of the university, and with external offices to ensure that the CSO and their directors receive documents and information in a timely, comprehensive, and well-organized manner.

Acts as the primary point of contact at the office entrance, receiving and distributing mail, greeting visitors and meeting attendees and ensuring a professional presence that supports a welcoming environment.

Working independently, or at the request of the CSO and their directors, to resolve a variety of sensitive and time-critical matters. On a continuous basis, identifies issues to be brought forward immediately.

Attends meetings as assigned (office or other); assists with preparation of the agenda; takes minutes and follows up on decisions within area of responsibility.

Follows up, independently and to completion, on numerous action items related to events, meetings, and inquiries.

Ensures documents for signature are reviewed in advance by appropriate parties. Submits official documents for signature to the CSO or their directors and ensures scanning and filing as a part of the document management process.

Verifies that incoming expense reimbursement claims from direct reports are in accordance with the expense reimbursement policy for the CSO’s signature.

Develops systems and processes to manage the flow of information that the CSO receives.

Performs other related duties & participates in special projects, as requir

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Ability to work in a high-paced, complex, and dynamic environment.

Experience in managing complex schedules and shifting priorities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Sound judgment and ability to take initiative, think creatively and handle stressful situations with tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness.

Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Excellent organizational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Meticulous in documenting and monitoring follow-up actions regarding ongoing files.

Excellent communication skills in French and English, spoken and written. Knowledge of tasks such as processing invoices, and expense reports.

Ability to work in a PC environment using MS Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook), Minerva, Workday.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)

Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)

Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Competitive vacation policy

Two (2) personal days

Two (2) floating holidays

Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day

Paid time off over the December holiday period

Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents

Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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