Security Site Manager - Life Safety

As a purpose-led company, Securitas employees are united across the country and around the globe. Our purpose serves as a consistent reminder of why our work is so important to our colleagues, clients and the community. Safety is a basic premise for all of us to enjoy life with friends and family as well as to succeed at work. Threats to our safety are ever increasing and becoming more complex, and we help make your world a safer place . Our employees are guided by our 3 values: Integrity, Helpfulness and Vigilance. With over 370,000 employees globally we have surpassed our competitors by providing quality service year after year.

If you are an experienced manager in the contract security industry, with experience overseeing an emergency response team, we may be looking for you. Experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment is also beneficial.

This position is for an active open vacancy and will be based in Waterloo, ON.

Schedule: Regular hours are Monday to Friday. Must be available on call when not on site and support shift as required.

Pay range: $27.15-$32.00/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support a culture that will drive a high-performance security and emergency management teams
• Review training programs with Client to ensure all standards meet and exceed site expectations, compliance and, development
• Lead and develop career progression and succession plans for the various security, fire prevention, and management positions
• Provide continuous evaluation and compliance to Post Orders and site programs, communicate changes and updates when required.
• Communicate and maintain client relationship.
• Dispatch duties including answering phone calls for emergencies and non-emergency calls.
• Conduct monthly report outs of KPI’s and ensure accuracy of all month end documentation.
• Ensure monthly Health and Safety inspections are conducted and committee meetings are held.
• Conduct weekly administrative duties including payroll, attendance, procedural audits, and performance management.
• In conjunction with the recruiting team, help develop and execute on local recruiting strategies
• Maintain staffing schedule, support shortages, and authorize vacation requests.
• Complete Employee Performance reviews and establish effective goals and objectives.
• With the support of the HR team, oversee all site labour and employee relations matters, lead investigations, recommend corrective actions, etc.

• All other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of previous leadership experience in the field of security, or related field, required.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
• Valid Class G Driver’s License.
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• Post-secondary education in Law & Security, Police Foundations, Fire Prevention or equivalent.

• Ability to travel to multiple site locations.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including respirator fit testing, and walking, bending, and lifting when required.
• Strong multi-tasking and communication skills

• Proven ability to lead a high-performance security and emergency management team

• Ability to respond to situations with tact and diplomacy and remain calm in stressful situations.

• Strong problem-solving skills, and ability to summarize information effectively and accurately.

• Intermediate level use MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience using Lenel software considered an asset.
• Previous knowledge of building fire systems and fire code considered an asset.
• Previous experience managing multiple teams and locations, an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask required.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Securitas Canada celebrates diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups: namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

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Securitas Canada's Mission:

Securitas’ mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.

Securitas Aviation's Mission:

Securitas Aviation ensures the safety of passengers all over the world providing thorough security checks at airports in Canada

Securitas’ core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.

Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don’t compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.

Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don’t. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers’ premises.

As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job. Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.