Director of Consulting & Investigations, Risk Mitigation

GardaWorld; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consulting firm is seeking a Director of Consulting & Investigations in Ontario. The role involves overseeing operations, managing client relationships, and leading a skilled team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in risk management and consulting, excellent communication skills, and is proficient in Microsoft Office. This position may require some travel across Canada, prioritizing Toronto.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study.
• Extensive industry knowledge in risk management, consulting and investigations services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Investigations & Consulting operations across Ontario.
• Manage operational functions, including billing and recruiting.
• Identify new business opportunities and build client relationships.

Skills

Risk management

Consulting

Investigations services

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

Overview

GardaWorld's Consulting & Investigations is a trusted provider of customized security consulting, advisory and offers investigation services to various industries across Canada. Our team specializes in providing tailored security programs to the unique technical, regulatory and cultural needs of various clients and industries to develop and enhance our client's security programs and infrastructure.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Consulting & Investigations, Risk Mitigation to lead our practice, drive client success, and support organizational growth in Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader who thrives on building teams, managing client relationships and delivering high impact solutions. The successful candidate will manage development efforts and oversee operations throughout Canada, with priority in Toronto and other major centres. Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Investigations & Consulting operations across Ontario, overseeing permanent, part-time and contract staff
• Provide strategic direction and subject matter expertise to team members for investigations and consulting projects
• Manage operational functions, including billing, payroll, recruiting and benefits
• Identify new business opportunities and cross-selling initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership
• Prepare and manage budgets, business plans and schedules
• Represent GardaWorld in industry associations, professional networks and client events
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study
• Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge in risk management, consulting and investigations services
• Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to be highly organized in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)