Manager, Security & Parking Job in Prince George, BC

Posting #18-035EM

Manager, Security & Parking

Regular, Full Time

Purpose

Reporting to the Assistant Director – Safety, Security and Emergency Operations at the University of Northern British Columbia, the Manager, Security and Parking plays an integral part in the general safety and security of UNBC staff, faculty, students, visitors and property. The Manager, Security and Parking leads both the operation and management of the Security and Parking Department, participates in UNBC’s Emergency Response planning and preparation and oversees the day-to-day Security Operations and related programs. 

Responsibilities

• Accountability for, and management of all Security and Parking staff, including leadership and direction, recruitment, onboarding, training, performance development and discipline;
• 24/7 on-call responsibility for campus emergencies;
• Fostering and encouraging a culture of safety, customer service and service quality;
• Strategic planning and oversight for the Security and Parking Division, including identification of security risks, regular review of all current policies and procedures, and review of recommendations for new policies and procedures and amendments to existing ones;
• Coordination, development and integration of university wide security initiatives, processes and procedures that provide for the delivery of consistent services, consistent reporting and follow-up and compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Serving on a range of internal UNBC committees that address issues such as: fire safety, emergency planning, and Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA);
• Working closely with UNBC’s Emergency Operations Committee to assist in the development of the university’s Emergency Management Program;
• Investigating security and risk related incidents and making immediate and appropriate decisions to prevent or minimize personal injury and/or damage to University and public property;
• Ensuring appropriate documentation of procedures and corrective action are provided to supervisors, including cessation of work and the evacuation of facilities in cases of emergency;
• Conducting and overseeing investigations of incidents and investigations of a sensitive or confidential nature, including the identification and gathering of evidence and the preparation of evidentiary reports;
• Working with and providing evidentiary reports when necessary to external bodies, such as the police, crown prosecutors, and compliance agencies, including the attendance and sharing of evidence in internal hearings and/or civil or criminal proceedings;
• Ensuring the development and implementation of budgetary controls;
• Participating in training and development, such as training for the UNBC Emergency Operations Centre and Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA);
• Participating in and performing a variety of roles within the UNBC Emergency Operations Centre in the event of Emergency Plan activation.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in a related discipline and a minimum five years’ progressively responsible experience in security and emergency response planning and oversight.  A valid BC Security Worker Licence and BC Private Investigators License (or be eligible to become a Private Investigator under supervision) is a must have. Additional certification as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and in Emergency Management is desired. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additionally, the successful candidate has:

• Initiative, self-direction, leadership skills and minimum of five years’ experience supervising and managing staff;
• A high level of discretion, confidentiality, and tact;
• Ability to work in emotional or intense situations such as medical emergencies, physical trauma, violence, harassment, complaints and unpredictable behavior;
• Must be able to provide a clean criminal record check, and a valid BC drivers’ license as some travel may be required;
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, team-building and leadership within a unionized environment.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

UNBC offers employee tuition waivers (includes spouse and dependents), excellent benefit and pension packages, employee training and development opportunities, as well as relocation assistance. For more details please see:

• http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/employee-benefits
• http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/unbc-pension-plan

This position requires considerable flexibility in hours and days of work, including weekend and evening work with regular on-call duties.

About the Community

Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North.  Located in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia, UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.

For the past 10 years, UNBC has placed in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings, the only University of its size to achieve that feat. UNBC also recently placed among the top four per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. 

With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~74,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.

We welcome applications from foreign trained and experienced individuals currently living in Canada.

To Apply

Please forward your resume and proof of education quoting competition #18-035EM to:

Human Resources, University of Northern British Columbia,

3333 University Way, Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9 

Email submissions:       HRecruit@unbc.ca        

Inquiries:                       (250) 960-5521

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30 pm on Monday, April 23, 2018. Review of applications will begin Monday, April 16, 2018.