Job Description

Overview

Are you a security management leader with experience developing, executing, and monitoring comprehensive corporate security and emergency management strategies and programs? If so, we have a senior role in our Corporate Security and Emergency Management team that will require you to impact and lead decision-making practices for all security, emergency management, and threat management matters throughout our large, corporate environment.

Were seeking a collaborator and relationship builder to lead our corporate security team with a foundation of extensive corporate security risk management knowledge. If youre an influencer with management experience in the security industry, public sector, or law enforcement, wed like to hear from you.

Where youll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, youll work primarily from our Richmond, B.C. office with opportunities to work remotely from your home office. Occasional travel to other WorkSafeBC offices across the province will be required.

How youll make a difference: Youll guide strategies and manage risks to allow WorkSafeBC to best serve their employees and stakeholders.

What you\'ll do

• Manage Corporate Security and Emergency Management operations to ensure effective service delivery and risk mitigation.
• Develop and implement departmental business plans aligned with strategic objectives, adjusting activities as needed.
• Ensure adherence to policies and standards, providing guidance on operational matters.
• Provide leadership and support on corporate security and emergency management to senior leadership.
• Cultivate strategic relationships to advance organizational vision and objectives.
• Promote a service-oriented approach, addressing client needs promptly.
• Participate in policy development and business planning, collaborating with management across divisions.
• Manage and develop staff, fostering a supportive work environment and addressing labour relations.

Is this a good fit for you?

Were looking for someone who:

• Effectively manages and directs the Corporate Security and Emergency Management team, ensuring service excellence and risk mitigation.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, advancing organizational objectives.
• Adjusts activities and plans to meet changing conditions and align with strategic objectives.
• Ensures adherence to organizational policies and standards, providing guidance to staff and stakeholders.
• Creates a supportive work environment, fostering teamwork and recognizing employee contributions.
• Leads internal emergency response efforts and maintains readiness for emergent events, ensuring effective communication and action.
• Be available 24/7 to provide immediate response and/or direction to staff for issues and incidents related to corporate security or emergency management
• 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 or emergency/security management
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership roles with experience in corporate security, law enforcement, people and asset protection or an investigations environment, preferably in a unionized environment
• Strong experience in corporate security risk management practices
• Extensive operations management and supervisory experience
• Comprehensive leadership skills
• Strong investigation, analytics and report writing skills
• Strong systems and problem-solving skills

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Important to know

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

WorkSafeBCs 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. Were honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

Whats it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

Its 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.

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Our benefits

As a member of our team, youll 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)

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Salary: $135,362 - $164,465/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 when you submit your application.