Director, Campus Security & Emergency Management

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Generous vacation time

Secure pension plan

Flexible benefits package

Continuous learning culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MacEwan University seeks a Director, Security Operations and Emergency Management to lead campus safety, emergency management, dispatch, and incident response in a full‑time capacity. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will translate strategic priorities into operational plans, service standards, and response frameworks that support a safe and resilient campus.

You will oversee teams, partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and programs that strengthen readiness, risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Criminology, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or related field.
• Alberta Peace Officer appointment currently holding or eligibility to obtain within six months.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in security/public safety, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• CPP or PSP designation.
• Emergency management training (e.g., ICS).
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR.
• Experience in public sector/post-secondary environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead Security Operations and Emergency Management teams, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee security operations, dispatch, emergency preparedness, incident response, and emergency management programs.
• Direct planning, budgeting, workforce planning, and performance management for service delivery.
• Build partnerships with university stakeholders, emergency responders, government agencies, and community partners.
• Provide leadership during significant incidents and EOC activations, ensuring coordinated response.
• Oversee security systems, risk assessment, crime prevention, safety training, and preparedness.
• Monitor performance, identify trends, and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and industry best practices.
• Lead audits, exercises, after‑action reviews, and policy development.

Skills

Security operations

Emergency management

DispatcH services

Incident response

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

MacEwan University seeks a Director, Security Operations and Emergency Management to lead campus safety, emergency management, dispatch, and incident response in a full‑time capacity. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will translate strategic priorities into operational plans, service standards, and response frameworks that support a safe and resilient campus.

You will oversee teams, partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and programs that strengthen readiness, risk