Senior Specialist, Corporate Security

British Columbia Lottery Corporation • Hybrid - Kamloops or Vancouver, BC

3d • CA$87,530 - CA$136,768 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Corporate Security is a subject matter expert responsible for conducting ongoing risk/threat assessments of BCLC facilities, overseeing physical security operations for both BCLC offices, providing security consultation services for BCLC products and initiatives, and managing projects within Corporate Security. This role ensures BCLC operates on a solid foundation of security, integrity, and efficiency, with a strong commitment to player-focused social responsibility and an awareness of public perception.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in risk management, business, criminology, or social sciences
• 4 to 6 years recent experience in field investigations, corporate security, risk management or compliance
• Project management experience and experience with risk/threat assessment methods and procedures is required
• Proficiency with MS Office, requires strong Excel skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including developing communication/change management strategies
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, adapt well to changing priorities to meet deadlines and work on various initiatives concurrently
• Critical thinking skills needed to investigate and resolve issues
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to multi-task, take initiative and follow-through
• Ability to manage and execute through influence, make sound decisions, and exhibit initiative and intuitive thinking
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and the ability to travel within British Columbia as required
• All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

• ASIS Board Certification as a CPP, PSP, or APP would be considered an asset
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Conducts ongoing threat and risk assessments, building facility and site inspections to monitor compliance, identify risks and vulnerabilities, and develop required security policies.
• Provides reports and information collected from the completion of threat and risk assessments to departmental management to ensure the ongoing development of new policies and procedures on physical security and employee protection, which are integrated into the implementation of new security measures and in line with corporate and departmental priorities and direction.
• Provides advice and recommendations concerning security requirements on the safeguarding of employees and assets.
• Advises senior management on issues of security.
• Researches solutions to physical security and employee protection strategies, including the application of new technology and implications of new threats.
• Provides oversight and direction of contract security service personnel, including development of post orders, standard operating procedures for guards, administration of billing issues, and vendor performance management concerns.
• Manages the third party security contract to ensure the responsibilities are carried out in a manner consistent with BCLC principles and are compliant with the values of the organization.
• Coordinates internal CCTV and access control programs, including coordination of maintenance and troubleshooting issues with vendor technicians.
• Coordinates and implements a corporate security training and awareness program.
• Plans, coordinates, develops and may deliver training sessions for managers and employees.
• Coordinates and plans the delivery of security for company special events.
• Acts as the overall lead/project manager and administrator for Corporate Security projects as assigned.
• Administers BCLC’s Workplace Violence Prevention Program, conducts workplace violence risk assessments and provides consultative advice and direction on violence prevention, including development of personal safety plans for employees facing threats related to domestic/ intimate partner violence.
• Assists in the development and on-going review of the Casino Surveillance Officer (CSO) training program, in partnership with the Justice Institute of British Columbia.
• Assists in the assessment and determination on requests for Casino/ Community Gaming Centre/ Bingo policy changes, variances, and approvals as they relate to Security and Surveillance functions.
• Provides support and consultative advice and solutions from the perspective of Corporate Security & Compliance with respect to various projects and initiatives for all BCLC business lines and products.

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan which provides a recurring income you can depend on for life throughout retirement
• Flexible working model which supports work-life integration
• 37.5 hour work week
• Professional development including education/certification sponsorship, in house leadership cohorts, LinkedIn Learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree