Office Manager & Security Officer (AI)

Location: On-site in Ottawa, Canada; candidates must be Canadian citizens currently residing in Canada and able to work in Ottawa

Salary: CA$115K–CA$140K annually, plus equity

Company

Cohere is an enterprise AI company building foundation models and end-to-end products for real-world business applications.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day Ottawa office operations, including facilities, supplies, vendors, cleaning, food and beverage services, mail, shipping, and maintenance.
• Coordinate visitors, room setups, onboarding logistics, office tours, laptop distribution, returns, and in-person employee support.
• Implement security policies and procedures for classified information in line with PSPC and Contract Security Program requirements.
• Oversee employee, contractor, and visitor screening, access controls, secure storage, transmission protocols, and security records.
• Report security incidents to relevant authorities and provide backup to the Company Security Officer.
• Organize social events, off-sites, and guest experiences while managing related security and access requirements.

Requirements

• Canadian citizenship and current residency in Canada are mandatory.
• Valid Reliability Status and familiarity with CSP/PSPC frameworks are required.
• Ability to work on-site in Ottawa and pass additional security screening for government contract compliance.
• At least 2 years of experience in security operations; government or industrial security experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, event planning, and community engagement skills.
• Experience with vendors, facilities, and office operations is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Full health and dental benefits with a separate mental health budget.
• RRSP matching, 401(k), and pension scheme options.
• Six weeks of paid vacation and up to six months of 100% parental leave top-up for either parent.
• Weekly lunch stipend, daily office lunch program, snacks, and regular community events.
• Annual enrichment benefits, education and learning stipend, and a $500 home office setup credit.
• Travel budget for other offices and an annual company off-site.