Manager, Corporate Security & Emergency Management

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within the realm of corporate security and emergency management? WorkSafeBC is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as Manager, Corporate Security & Emergency Management. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, this pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead our Corporate Security & Emergency Management department, ensuring the safety and security of our employees, visitors, and assets.

As the Manager, you will provide essential leadership and direction to a dynamic team, overseeing the implementation of security and emergency management services in alignment with WorkSafeBC policies and programs. Your responsibilities will include managing security personnel, conducting investigations, and collaborating with clients, employers, stakeholders, and staff to uphold WorkSafeBC safety standards.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for problem-solving and a commitment to fostering a safe and secure environment, we invite you to join us in our mission to protect and support the well-being of workers across British Columbia. Apply today to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.

This is a temporary 12-month assignment.

Where you’ll work

This role is based full-time in our Richmond office, with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.

How you’ll make a difference : You’ll guide strategies and combat risks to allow WorkSafeBC to best serve their employees.

What you’ll do

• Manage the day-to-day operation and administration of security services to ensure the protection of WorkSafeBC employees, visitors, physical property, and assets
• Manage security employees and contract security staff and identify organizational changes required to maintain an efficient and effective security service
• Act as a liaison with challenging clients on behalf of WorkSafeBC staff
• Develop an understanding of the claims and prevention processes
• Conduct threat risk assessments as it relates to workplace violence
• Record incidents of a security or criminal nature and ensure they are investigated
• Analyze historical data on incidents to identify trends and implement improvements and initiate preventive measures
• Conduct regional office inspections to complete security audits, identify the security gaps, and develop consequential plans
• Conduct internal presentations and training on aspects of corporate security and emergency management
• Implement emergency response plans and procedures to ensure head office and area office action plans for evacuation procedures, communication techniques, supplies and ensure these plans are complete and current
• Develop and maintain effective internal communication links with all operational areas to identify and discuss security hazards and upgrades, and liaise with building management, public safety professionals, and government bodies to improve security programs and services

Is this a good fit for you?

We’re looking for someone who:

• Manages both unionized employees and contract service providers including hiring, orientation, evaluation, motivation, and coaching
• Maintains collaborative working relationships with teams across the organization
• Communicates effectively to diffuse emotional situations
• Applies active listening and interviewing techniques
• Clearly and concisely presents information to various audiences
• Proactively and collaboratively identifies the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• Participates in a rotating on-call support to our Security Operations Centre and be prepared to respond to support critical incidents throughout the province
• Enjoys occasional business travel and has a demonstrated willingness to undertake special projects or assignments

Your background and experience

• A post-secondary degree in a related discipline such as criminology, security management or emergency management
• A minimum of five years of progressive experience in a corporate security program development, with extensive knowledge of principles and techniques related to security operations, behavioral threat assessments, workplace violence prevention (WRA 2.1), and security investigations
• Strong investigation and report writing skills, including for legal statements of fact
• Strong security systems experience (e.g., access control and camera systems)
• Communication, presentation, facilitation, and team-building skills

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must c onsent and successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.

WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the “Policy”) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experience that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work – and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary: $108,994 – $132,428/annually

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
• Cover letters are welcomed but not mandatory.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply . If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.