Where we work - Communications Security Establishment Canada (2024)

Opened in 2014, EDB exemplifies a ‘nature meets technology’ feel with its bright and open spaces.

The building was named for Lt. Colonel Edward Drake, a pioneer of Canadian signals intelligence.

This facility includes:

• modern, collaborative, and flexible work environment
• campus-like atmosphere
• 3,000 sq. m glass wall for natural light
• on-site coffee shop
• cafeteria with pizza oven
• patio
• conference centre for 400 people
• visitors centre with classrooms and event facilities
• reflection room
• sand volleyball court
• basketball court
• multipurpose field (Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, flag football)
• natural outdoor spaces with pathways and seating areas

We are very proud that the EDB is LEED® Gold Certified and is also a recipient of the 2020 BOMA BEST Platinum Certification, an award that recognizes environmental excellence.

Some important green features are:

• reflective roof that shields the building from the sun, reducing the need for air conditioning
• collected rainwater that is treated and used for flushing toilets
• solar array on the roof of the parking garage

With the launch of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security in 2018, CSE found it necessary to expand into a second location.

1625 Vanier Parkway allows us to host outside partners for meetings, conferences, learning events and long-term projects.

Employees are equipped with laptops and smart phones, and work most often at an unclassified level.

Highlights of the space include:

• sit-stand workstations
• comfortable discussion areas
• Wi-Fi, including visitor Wi-Fi
• kitchen and lounge areas on each floor
• on-site fitness facility with cardio and weight machines
• reflection room
• multi-purpose centre for events and training
• proximity to the Rideau River Eastern Pathway multi-use trail

1625 Vanier Parkway is also the home of the Learning Hub, which runs cyber security and communications security training for Government of Canada employees.