Manager, Security & Life Safety II (12-month contract)

Cadillac Fairview•Toronto, ON

23d•CA$68,610 - CA$91,480•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing the property security & life safety program, ensuring compliance with legislative, industry, and company standards. It also involves managing the occupational health & safety (OH&S) program to prioritize workplace safety and adhere to OH&S legislative codes and company standards.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years working in a commercial real estate security environment, ideally in positions of increasing responsibility – or equivalent work experience
A minimum of 7 years of security management experience, ideally at a property or properties of complex scope (i.e. large, mixed-use facility) – or equivalent work experience
Solid understanding of collective agreements and security manpower contracts
Proven knowledge in basic accounting including the development and administration of capital and operational department budgets
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail
Some knowledge of Security and Life Safety technology (i.e. CCTV, Access Control, Fire Alarm, Intrusion) and other security-related systems)
Knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation and regulations in the area of Security and Life Safety management
Sound knowledge of industry techniques and emergent trends in Security and Life Safety management, as well as Risk Management and Crime Prevention

Nice To Haves

Community college diploma (or equivalent business management qualification) in Security/Life Safety, Risk Management or Criminology-related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the operational security and life safety program, including resource allocation and the implementation and monitoring of work schedules/duties.
Manage the property fire & life safety program, along with the OH&S program, ensuring compliance with legislative codes, industry practices, and company standards.
Chair the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JH&SC) and ensure occupational health and safety is prioritized and effectively practiced.
Implement and maintain a program of regular inspections and risk assessments to identify and correct hazardous or unsafe working conditions.
Manage the emergency response and business continuity program, including the preparation and upkeep of Emergency Response Plans (ERP), Business Continuity Plans (BCP), and Fire Safety Evacuation Plans.
Manage crisis communications to support timely and effective notification of applicable parties during emergencies.
Ensure company emergency management standards are maintained, including tenant and supplier conduct, staff training, plan upkeep, drills, debriefs, and notification systems.
Manage a security incident reporting process to capture, report, and analyze security incident data.
Manage electronic security systems and technology, ensuring proper operation, supervision, and maintenance.
Manage a physical security program to maintain access control and ensure security measures effectively deter, delay, control, and/or respond to security threats.
Respond to calls for service and security-related incidents as required, and perform other operational duties as assigned by the General Manager.
Prepare and administer Security and Life Safety Department operating and capital budgets, coordinating financial forecasting and reporting, and optimizing revenues and expenditures.