Job Description

The salary range for this position is CAD $34.68/Hr. - CAD $49.85/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as an Advisor, Protection Services with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Advisor to join the Protection Services Team. Apply today to join our team!As an Advisor, Protection Services with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of security officers across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
• Act as the \xe2\x80\x9cDuty Officer\xe2\x80\x9d responsible for all aspects of planning, organizing, and directing security operations, which may include during daily Protection Service-related events.
• Liaise with Protection Services Managers, Coordinators, frontline Relational Security staff, contracted security services including mobile and the Security Operations Center.
• Have oversight of all security operations at Vancouver Coastal Health, including oversight of the Relational Security Officers and Relational
• Security Supervisors, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to frontline security operations and act as a resource to key site contacts for all matters related to the Protection Services program.
• Be assigned to a specific site and/or travel to sites within VCH to provide coverage to the assigned portfolio.

This work is framed within VCH\xe2\x80\x99s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary HealthQualificationsEducation & Experience

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in criminal justice/law enforcement, business administration, related social sciences discipline with specialized training in security, fire safety, emergency management, occupational safety, and risk management.
• Three (3) to five (5) years\' progressive experience in a large multi-union organization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible to hold OFA2 and AST certificates and hold a valid security license.
• Valid BC driver\xe2\x80\x99s licence, with a clean driving record as this position may include use of a Vancouver Coastal Health owned vehicle to travel within the VCH geographic area.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and Indigenous lens.
• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided.
• Uses a comprehensive knowledge of program management, especially in relation to education and development.
• Identifies emerging initiatives, trends and industry best practices and ensures full consideration in the development and implementation of service delivery goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective and motivating leader, and to foster a respectful work environment where individual competencies can thrive.
• Uses strong written communication skills in the development of business cases and marketing and promotional materials.
• Uses creativity and innovation to develop new programs and initiatives that meet and/or exceed service level agreements in the creation of healthy healthcare workplaces for all organizations under the Integrated HR Service.
• Proficiency in MS Office and related software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing StatementThe hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and \'going first\' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2024.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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