Organization security screening
Get help navigating the security screening process: learn about organization security clearances, find out how to obtain the required security screening for your organization, and appoint a company security officer to work on sensitive government contracts.
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About organization security screening
Looking to meet security requirements in a contract? Find out how to obtain a security clearance with Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Contract Security Program.
Organization security clearances
Explore the types of clearances your organization may need. Learn how to determine what level of clearance your organization requires.
Sponsorship process
Organizations must get sponsored before they can begin the screening process. Explore who can sponsor eligible organizations and review the steps involved in the process.
Obtain a security screening
Intending on bidding or working on a government contract? Learn how to get the required security screening for your organization.
Maintaining, upgrading or reactivating security clearance
Explore when and how your organization may need to maintain, upgrade or reactivate their clearance through Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Contract Security Program.
Appointing a company security officer
To obtain a security screening with Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Contract Security Program, your organization must appoint a company security officer. Find out how the appointment process works.
Roles and responsibilities of a company security officer
Learn what a company security officer or alternate is responsible for in an organization.