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Executive Protection Specialist

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Protection Specialist to join our Corporate Security function based in Montréal. This role is responsible for providing discreet, professional executive protection services to designated members of senior leadership. The successful candidate will support executive safety through risk assessment, advance work, travel security, and close protection operations in both domestic and international environments.

Location: Montréal, QC | Travel Requirement: 50%+ (Domestic & International)

Your Role

Provide executive protection services and operational support, including:

  • Deliver close and discreet executive protection for designated executives and, when required, their families.
  • Conduct threat assessments, risk analysis, and vulnerability reviews related to travel, events, residences, and facilities.
  • Plan and execute domestic and international protective advances, including high‑risk locations.
  • Develop and implement security plans, emergency response procedures, and contingency measures.
  • Coordinate secure transportation logistics, routes, accommodations, and venue security.
  • Support residential and corporate site security programs, including access control, alarms, and surveillance systems.
  • Provide security coverage for executive participation in meetings, public appearances, conferences, and special events.
  • Serve as a liaison with executive leadership, executive assistants, corporate security teams, and external security partners.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information.
  • Remain available for frequent travel and non‑standard working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Reports to the Director Risk Management and Travel Security
Corporate Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing

Location

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-147203

Salary range

-

About You

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military, or corporate security roles.
  • Bilingualism (French and English) *
  • Demonstrated experience providing protection for C‑suite or high‑profile executives.
  • Strong threat assessment, situational awareness, and decision‑making capabilities.
  • Experience conducting protective advances and coordinating executive travel security.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; executive and defensive driving experience preferred.
  • CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
  • Valid passport or ability to obtain one.
  • Ability to travel extensively (50%+), including international travel on short notice.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • Formal Executive Protection or dignitary protection training.
  • Experience supporting executives in global or multinational environments.
  • High emotional intelligence (EQ) and professional presence.
  • Familiarity with residential and corporate physical security systems.
  • Experience working with external security vendors and local authorities.

* Member of the Canadian or Global Leadership Team:This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security Clearance (English)

This position may require Government of Canada security clearance. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of the applicable security screening process. Requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Candidates are requested not to reference any current or previous security clearance status in their application materials.

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