Job Description

Title: Security Director

Employee Working Location: Remote/Virtual (Ottawa, ON)

Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time

Salary band: $91,999 - $114,999 / year

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) \xe2\x80\x93 one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet and an awardee on the Forbes list of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Employers 2022 - is seeking a Director Security to join its team.

We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.

Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

The role of Director of Security is responsible for providing direction, and oversight to the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of CRC\xe2\x80\x99s security program in line with the CRC security policy. As part of the second line defense, the Director will provide direction and subject matter advise to the Society in the adherence of minimum safety / security standards and industry best practices. They lead the security function to deliver services and achieve objectives, while addressing opportunities, risks and challenges and creating a positive team environment.

The Security Director is responsible for oversight, management and reporting against security program objectives including providing leadership across a wide range of areas including development of security standards, crisis and security incident response, event and asset security, travel safety, security training program, and deployable security personnel, within Canada and overseas. The Director will work closely with relevant stakeholders to support proactive and inclusive security culture.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the threat landscape facing humanitarian agencies in Canada and overseas and have proven track record of supporting and enabling service delivery in complex operating environments. The Security Director will also provide direct subject matter expertise which will include travel, to locations that may be considered high risks. This position will report into the Senior Director Risk and provide advice to senior leadership and including c-suite on security related matters.

In this role, you will:

• Set CRC Security program direction, objectives, identifies resources and management of relevant budget to achieve short to mid-term priorities; measure progress to plan. This includes monitoring and reporting on a quarterly basis.
• Lead and/or provide expertise to for safety and security standards in line with the security policy, including compliance monitoring and enforcement in coordination with internal stakeholders
• Provide leadership and coaching on safety/security processes in pursuit of the operational programs/objectives
• Oversee the travel security risk management process including operational safety/security advice for preparation and execution of higher-risk travel
• Provide subject matter expertise advice and review of security arrangements including for third party security providers
• Provide leadership for security incident response, including oversight of specific critical incident protocols, and providing advice to executive leadership. Coordinate with internal (and external as required) stake holders for management, including fact finding / investigation, identifying and overseeing after actions.
• Investigate and assess emerging external trends & issues, industry advancements and material incidents across various industries and through external networks
• Develop, maintain and deliver appropriate security training program for operational contexts; work with internal stadholders, third party specialists / vendors for the delivery of specialized training, and seek opportunities to provide scalable training across the CRC
• Working collaboratively and coordinating with other functions, identify and advise on physical safety/security equipment and technology
• Strengthen, monitor and evaluate security program impact and effectiveness, including lead the implementation of the minimum-security standards to support personnel safety/security while also supporting program/operational objectives. Oversee the adherence to standards through the use of data collection, analysis and reporting and use findings for program improvement, learning, and innovation.
• Lead and mentor security personnel including the surge security roster. Provide leadership, communicate expectations, ensure regular and timely feedback, monitor staff well-being related to stress, resilience and self-care.
• Establish and maintain networks with relevant external agencies including humanitarian / Red Cross Red Crescent partners, law enforcements and social safety agencies.

What we are looking for:

• Completion of a university degree and post graduate diploma/degree in a related field and/or a professional degree, certification or designation to practice in the profession, or equivalent.
• Seven to nine years of experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated experience in managing security programs, teams, and budgets.
• Leadership and management experience, with the ability to provide strategic vision, drive innovation, and inspire and motivate teams to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to problem solve by using collaboration, teamwork and innovation to solve complex problems. Requires considerable independent judgement and decision making requires balancing specialized technical inputs against strategic priorities, risks and opportunities.
• Ability to communicate, negotiate and influence a variety of internal and external clients and circumstances to promote specific and possibly sensitive and/or complex ideas and solutions to reach agreement and mitigate escalation.
• Ability to utilize program management concepts, including program design, innovation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Ability to establish and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, donors, local communities, and to navigate complex political and cultural contexts.
• Excellent presentation skills produce and deliver presentations to various audiences using appropriate presentation tools.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and ability to anticipate barriers and opportunities.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite), data analysis tools, etc.

Working conditions:

• Most of the work is performed in a clean and comfortable environment.
• May include long to moderate hours sitting and using computers and office equipment.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours on short notice.
• Ability to work in stressful and often ambiguous conditions.
• This position may require domestic or overseas travel to attend conferences, meetings or undertake field assessments as required.
• Travel to CRC operations (domestic and international) is anticipated. Field missions can involve working in environments that are unstable/considered high risk and with unpredictable access to basic services in emergency contexts and requiring very strict adherence to security regulations.
• This position requires valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
• At this time, the CRC has temporarily suspended our Covid-19 vaccination policy and does not require but continues to strongly encourage full vaccination of all our personnel.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible - those who apply after the selection process has started may be held for a second review if needed OR reviewed for alternative roles. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance.

If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

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