Advisor, Protection Services

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

10d • CA$35 - CA$51 • Hybrid

About The Position

Come work as a Advisor, Protection Services with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Advisor, Protection Services to join the Protection Services team. Apply today to join our team! As a Advisor, Protection Services with Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Work jointly with the other departmental managers and leaders, provide leadership and direction to a team of security officers across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Act as the “Duty Officer” responsible for all aspects of planning, organizing, and directing security operations, which may include during daily Protection Service-related events. Liaise with Protection Services Managers, Coordinators, frontline Relational Security staff, contracted security services including mobile and the Security Operations Center. Have oversight of all security operations at Vancouver Coastal Health, including oversight of the Relational Security Officers and Relational Security Supervisors, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. Collaborate with the Protection Services Leadership team to provide leadership and direction to frontline security operations and act as a resource to key site contacts for all matters related to the Protection Services program. The Advisor may be assigned to a specific site and/or travel to sites within VCH to provide coverage to the assigned portfolio. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/law enforcement, business administration, related social sciences discipline with specialized training in security, fire safety, emergency management, occupational safety, and risk management plus three (3) to five (5) years' progressive experience in a large multi-union organization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible to hold OFA2 and AST certificates and hold a valid security license.
• Valid BC driver’s licence, with a clean driving record as this position may include use of a Vancouver Coastal Health owned vehicle to travel within the VCH geographic area.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and Indigenous lens.
• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided.
• Uses a comprehensive knowledge of program management, especially in relation to education and development.
• Identifies emerging initiatives, trends and industry best practices and ensures full consideration in the development and implementation of service delivery goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective and motivating leader, and to foster a respectful work environment where individual competencies can thrive.
• Uses strong written communication skills in the development of business cases and marketing and promotional materials.
• Uses creativity and innovation to develop new programs and initiatives that meet and/or exceed service level agreements in the creation of healthy healthcare workplaces for all organizations under the Integrated HR Service.
• Proficiency in MS Office and related software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Work jointly with the other departmental managers and leaders, provide leadership and direction to a team of security officers across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
• Act as the “Duty Officer” responsible for all aspects of planning, organizing, and directing security operations, which may include during daily Protection Service-related events.
• Liaise with Protection Services Managers, Coordinators, frontline Relational Security staff, contracted security services including mobile and the Security Operations Center.
• Have oversight of all security operations at Vancouver Coastal Health, including oversight of the Relational Security Officers and Relational Security Supervisors, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with the Protection Services Leadership team to provide leadership and direction to frontline security operations and act as a resource to key site contacts for all matters related to the Protection Services program.
• The Advisor may be assigned to a specific site and/or travel to sites within VCH to provide coverage to the assigned portfolio.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level