Manager, Safety & Security

Incident Response & Emergency Preparedness

• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, follow up, and documentation related to security, safety, and workplace incidents.
• Develop, coordinate, and support emergency preparedness, response plans, and procedures for all campus and office locations, ensuring organizational readiness and effective incident management. 
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with local emergency services, police, regulatory agencies, community organizations, and peer institutions to support emergency response, preparedness, and ongoing security initiatives.

Training, Communication & Awareness

• Support and coordinate safety and security, ensuring that required H&S training for security personnel, employees, and the broader campus community is compliant across all locations. 
• Assist with the development and distribution of safety and security communications, alerts, including public safety notifications and prevention initiatives.
• Support in developing proposals for existing and/or new systems (or practices), which may result in improved services and cost savings, as well as enhanced student and employee experience. 
• Promote a strong culture of safety, reporting, and accountability across all campus and office locations.

Systems, Compliance & Resources

• Oversee the effective use, compliance and maintenance of security systems (e.g., access control, video surveillance, incident reporting platforms).
• Support budget planning for safety and security operations, operating within approved resources.
• Monitor contractor performance and service quality; support improvements as required.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices related to security and occupational health & safety.

Skills, Experience & Competencies

• Post secondary education in Security Management, Public Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Criminology, Emergency Management, or a related field is preferred. 
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in safety and/or security operations, preferably in a post secondary, healthcare, public sector, or similarly complex environment.
• Proven vendor management experience, with a focus on external security & operational partners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders and authorities in the context of a critical incident or 
• traumatic event, as well as for investigative purposes.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing, collaborating or coordinating security personnel and/or contractors.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to annual operational planning for security and safety, including participation in budget and resource planning efforts.
• Practical experience with incident investigations, risk assessments, and emergency response.
• Working knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation and security related regulations.
• Experience with security technologies such as access control, surveillance systems, and incident management platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems.
• Ability to travel between campuses and office locations in New Brunswick, Ontario, and British Columbia. 
• This role requires on-call flexibility to support incidents or emergencies outside standard business hours.

Certifications (desirable assets):

• Non- Violent Crisis Intervention
• Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
• Certified Security Supervisor (CSS)
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Behavioural or Threat Assessment (NABITA, Protect International etc.).

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Mark Gillis, Partner, at View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca or Beth McLennan, Senior Consultant, at View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca or submit your application online at: .

This position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $105,000 annually, with placement within the range based on experience, education, and internal equity.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company, and they are committed to making those values an integral part of their culture. Yorkville University and KBRS encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups. 

Yorkville University and KBRS will provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca  or View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca