Job Description

Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $54.19/Hr. - CAD $77.89/Hr. Job Summary:
Come work as a Manager, Relational Security with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Manager, Relational Security to join the Protection Services Team. Apply today to join our team!

As a Manager, Relational Security with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of security professionals across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
• Be responsible for all aspects of planning, organizing, and directing relational security operations.
• Lead the development and implementation of corporate relational security programs and services.
• Develop effective employee event reporting systems.
• Develop effective de-escalation and prevention and ensuring effective service delivery by monitoring adherence to site security programs.
• Develop corporate-wide safety, education and orientation programs.
• Monitor key indicators and reporting to senior management.
• Develop communication strategies to promote health and safety issues across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
• Liaise with Employee Health team members, HR Advisors, Directors, Managers, Department Heads, physicians and others to provide support, advice and influence decisions regarding regulatory compliance, security processes, violence prevention and related issues. External contacts include WorkSafe BC, Industry Committees, Health Care Unions, other health care institutions as well as academic institutions.
• Provide leadership and direction to professionals and support staff within the portfolio, and act as a key organizational resource to senior executive members, directors and managers for all matters related to the Relational Security program.

This work is framed within VCHs commitments to Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. Qualifications:
Education & Experience

• Bachelors 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.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years\' progressive experience in a large multi-union organization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Must have valid security license with Advanced Security Training (AST) endorsement, Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or obtain within six months of employment
• 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-seeking groups, including those who experience intersectional barriers.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders 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.
• 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.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement:

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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.