Contract security training

Need help navigating the Government of Canada security screening process? The Contract Security Program offers training for organizations bidding and working on government contracts with security requirements. Find the training and tools you need.

On this page

• Webinars
• Company security officer training
• Training videos

Webinars

The Contract Security Program offers free French or English webinars to private sector organizations who are bidding or working on government contracts with security requirements. Each webinar is presented live by subject matter experts. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions.

How to register

• Select the date of the session you wish to attend
• Fill out and submit the WebEx registration form to confirm your enrolment
  • you will receive information to access the webinar once the host confirms your registration

Select a webinar

• How to obtain a clearance with the Contract Security Program
• Document safeguarding capability
• Contracting outside of Canada
• Handling and safeguarding
• Subcontracting
• Completing a designated organization screening application
• Completing a facility security clearance application
• Ask an expert

How to obtain a clearance with the Contract Security Program

Attend this webinar if you are a Canadian organization contemplating bidding on a government contract that includes security requirements.

At the end of this 60-minute webinar, you will understand:

• the requirement and benefits of being registered in the Contract Security Program
• various types and levels of both organization and personnel security clearances needed for bidding on government contracts and how to attain them
• your role and responsibilities as a supplier as part of the Contract Security Program

French session

The last session was held in September 2016. Please check back for upcoming sessions

English session

The last session was held in September 2016. Please check back for upcoming sessions

Document safeguarding capability

Attend this webinar if:

• you have a current or upcoming requirement to receive and store sensitive government information and assets at your work location
• you want to learn about physical and information technology (IT) security inspection process

At the end of this 60-minute webinar, you will understand:

• the purpose and requirements of document safeguarding capability and its related subsets (production, information technology and communications security (COMSEC))
• the different levels of information sensitivity, security zones, access-control requirements for storing and receiving sensitive government information
• the preparatory steps for an inspection in order to attain a document safeguarding capability clearance

French session

The last session was held in October 2016. Please check back for upcoming sessions

English session

The last session was held in October 2016. Please check back for upcoming sessions

Contracting outside of Canada

Attend this webinar if you are interested in doing business with foreign organizations or foreign governments and want to learn about international contract security requirements.

At the end of this 60-minute webinar, you will understand:

• key security requirements in contracts with a foreign organizations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nations and its civil and military bodies
• the role of the Canadian Government Contract Security Program
• the program’s expanded security framework and how it facilitates contracting with foreign organizations
• the requirement for getting approval for visitors to secure sites and access to government classified information or assets
• your role and responsibility as a supplier when contracting outside Canada

French session

The last session was held in November 2016. Please check back for upcoming sessions

English session

The last session was held in November 2016. Please check back for upcoming sessions

Handling and safeguarding

Attend this webinar if:

• your organization handles or safeguards sensitive government information and assets for a contract with the Government of Canada
• you want to learn how to remain compliant with the Contract Security Program’s related security requirements

At the end of this 60-minute webinar, you will understand:

• physical security principles and best practices
• how to protect and safeguard government sensitive information and assets
• how to implement security orders and develop a security plan

French session

The last session was held in December 2016. Please check back for upcoming sessions

English session

The last session was held in December 2016. Please check back for upcoming sessions

Subcontracting

Attend this webinar if your organization wishes to subcontract a portion of the work of a Government of Canada contract.

At the end of this 60-minute webinar, you will understand:

• the subcontracting process, including differences between a prime and a sub-contractor
• the structure and complexities involved in a parent-subsidiary relationship
• how to complete the required private sector organization screening form when sponsoring a non-registered subcontractor into the Contract Security Program
• international subcontracting requirements

French session

The last session was held in January 2017. Please check back for upcoming sessions

English session

The last session was held in January 2017. Please check back for upcoming sessions

Completing a designated organization screening application

Attend this webinar if:

• you have recently been sponsored into the Contract Security Program
• you will be accessing protected-level government information and assets
• you wish to obtain the required designated organization screening (DOS)

At the end of this 60-minute webinar, you will understand:

• how to complete the forms for a designated organization screening
• the registration approval process
• the steps to take after you obtain your organization clearance

French session

The last session was held on February 7, 2017. Please check back for upcoming sessions.

English session

The last session was held on February 7, 2017. Please check back for upcoming sessions.

Completing a facility security clearance application

Attend this webinar if:

• you have been sponsored into the Contract Security Program
• you will have access to classified-level government information and assets
• you wish to obtain the required facility security clearance (FSC)

At the end of this 60-minute webinar, you will understand:

• how to complete the forms to apply for a facility security screening
• the registration approval process
• the steps to take after you obtain your organization clearance

French session

The last session was held on March 7, 2017. Please check back for upcoming sessions.

English session

The last session was held on March 7, 2017. Please check back for upcoming sessions.

Ask an expert

Attend this webinar if you wish to join a discussion regarding Contract Security Program fundamental related topics with subject matter experts.

During this webinar, you can expect to:

• have direct access to program experts
• obtain clarification on the program processes or functions
• obtain clarification of roles and responsibilities as a registered organization in the program

French session

The last session was held on March 14, 2017. Please check back for upcoming sessions.

English session

The last session was held on March 14, 2017. Please check back for upcoming sessions.

Company security officer training

This free one-day course is essential training for company security officers (CSOs) and alternate company security officers (ACSOs). The courses are offered several times a year, in French and English, across Canada.

What you will learn

You will learn from subject matter experts in a classroom setting. Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and take part in hands-on exercises. Topics include:

Maintaining your organization clearance

This topic provides information about:

• the different types and levels of organization clearances and capabilities
• how to maintain your registration in the Contract Security Program
• how to upgrade your organization clearance

Screening your personnel (protected level)

This topic provides information about:

• how to obtain reliability status for personnel
• the process for new, update, upgrade, reactivation, duplication and transfer requests
• how to complete a personnel security, consent and authorization screening form (TBS/SCT 330-23E) and identify errors

Subcontracting

This topic provides information about:

• how to ensure the security of your subcontracts
• the subcontracting process and the security requirements checklist (SRCL)
• how to complete your own SRCL

Screening your personnel (classified level)

This topic provides information about:

• how to navigate the security clearance process and your responsibilities in requesting Secret, Top Secret and NATO personnel clearances
• the process for supplemental requests
• how to complete a security clearance form (TBS/SCT 330-60E) and identify errors

Safeguarding sensitive information and assets

This topic provides information about:

• how to navigate the document safeguarding capability inspection process
• the key physical security concepts involved in the proper handling and safeguarding of sensitive information and assets
• best practices in preventing and responding to security incidents and breaches
• how to increase security awareness in your organization

Who can attend?

The sessions are open to organizations registered in the Contract Security Program, and their appointed CSOs and ACSOs.

Locations

Duration

8:30 am to 4 pm (for all courses)

How to register

To register for CSO training, email SSIDSICSensibilisation.ISSCISDOutreach@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca. In your email, please specify which session you wish to attend. We will confirm your registration by email.

Training videos

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