Security Programs Manager

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

We are seeking a Security Programs Manager (SPM) for a Provincial Government Crown Corporation overseeing a Critical Infrastructure Security Program. This position plays a critical role in the ongoing partnership with our client and will support the expansion of an energy distribution project. The SPM will liaise between the client and cross-functional internal teams and manage the security staff working within the portfolio. This role requires strong leadership, operational planning, and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities Overview:

Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day security operations for all transmission line project sites, laydown yards, camps, and access points.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
• Ensures all sites have up to date and complete Site Orders both in hard copy on site and in digital copy on the network server.
• Remains on-call to act as an after-hours resource for emergencies.

Team Management

• Ensures that all services provided by staff assigned within the portfolio are consistently delivered in accordance with the client’s wishes and best interests.
• Supervise, mentor, and support staff and issue necessary disciplinary action, re-assignment, and dismissal
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management of security personnel.

Occupational Health & Safety and Investigation

• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, occupational health and safety regulations, and applicable legislation.
• Conducts risk assessments and provide recommendations for security and safety improvements upgrades.
• Conduct Occupational Health & Safety investigations as required
• Monitors Incident Reports and takes appropriate action on the reports that are related to sites

Account Management

• Prepare operational reports, KPI tracking, and client updates.
• Ensures that the vision, strategic mission, and security management plan are executed through Paladin’s delivery systems.
• Responds to communications from clients in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on the business and operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills and Abilities

• Proven knowledge and experience in security, business, and financial reporting.
• Ability to pass contractual background checks and required training / orientation.
• Excellent situational awareness skills (business and security).
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, delegate and problem solve.
• Proven ability to effectively supervise and manage people.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, including delivering presentations to groups.
• Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.

Experience and Education

• Experience reviewing written and digital reports from field staff
• Experience performing investigations into security incidents and performance management issues
• Experience with People & Culture Practices, including but not limited to interviewing, training, general staffing and deployment, performance management and succession planning
• Experience overseeing, delivering and adjusting Training and Policies and Procedures as part of continuous improvement process
• Experience with Occupational Health & Safety
• Successful applicant must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity, preferably in a Security setting, or a combination of experience and relevant experience and education.
• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent
• The successful applicant will be willing to join industry professional associations and have a desire to learn through professional certification processes.

Assets:

• A relevant Post-Secondary Diploma or University Degree (i.e., Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology)
• Occupational Health & Safety and Accident Investigations experience

Tentative Start Date: June 15, 2026

Certification Requirements (All)

Valid BC Security Licence
Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance