Director, Relational Security & Security Systems

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Director of Relational Security & Security Systems to lead Protection Services and Security Systems across multiple sites in Victoria, BC. The role reports to the Executive Director of General Support Services & Clinical Logistics and focuses on safety, resource optimization, and strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will bring extensive healthcare leadership experience, strong change management skills, and a proven ability

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related discipline such as MBA or MPA.
• Seven or more years of senior management experience in health care, including four years in Emergency Services management.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership and direction to Protection Services and Security Systems managers.
• Ensure efficient and effective use of resources and coordinate activities to meet organizational goals.
• Collaborate with senior executives to advance safety and security initiatives across multiple sites.
• Lead strategic projects and drive process improvement and performance management.

Skills

Budgeting

Staffing

Quality

Project management

Change management

Strategic initiatives

Contract management

Logistics management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Relationship building

Process improvement

Problem solving

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in related discipline (MBA/MPA)

Job description

Director, Relational Security & Security Systems - (236210)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$67.11 - $96.47

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Executive Director, General Support Services & Clinical Logistics, the Director, Relational Security & Security Systems provides program leadership and direction to managers responsible for Protection Services and Security Systems. The Director is accountable for the efficient and effective utilization of approved physical, financial, and human resources as well as for guiding and coordinating the activities of the assigned departments in accordance with the goals and strategic direction of Island Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a related discipline such as Business Administration (MBA) or Public Administration (MPA) plus seven (7) years' progressive senior management experience within health care including 4 years in Emergency Services management.

Skills And Abilities

• Sound working knowledge of concepts related to budgets, staffing, quality, project and change management and strategic initiatives, outsourcing and contract management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of the impact that mental health in the community has on the hospital system.
• Comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the hospital system and law enforcement, and how these systems must support each other to provide quality patient care.
• In-depth formal training in process improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Ability to work with senior executive and staff at any level
• Ability to mentor and grow staff
• Dynamic team player able to inspire, build networks and develop trusting relationships
• Forward innovative thinker with the confidence to take risks
• Proven ability to lead process improvement and develop performance management systems
• Ability to build consensus amongst diverse stakeholders
• Superior interpersonal communication skills
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated success leading strategic projects
• Ability to write, analyse and edit project plans, proposals, Service Level Agreements and MOU's
• Demonstrated experience in logistics management
• Demonstrated experience in contract management and outsourced logistics arrangements
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and dispute resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a high degree of independence
• Ability to operate related equipment, including various word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Use of a personal vehicle to travel between multiple sites
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job

We are committed to reconciliation and Indigenous leadership in health care. This position is open to all qualified applicants, with preference given to qualified First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates. We value lived experience and encourage applicants to share how their experience contributes to our shared purpose of improving health outcomes through culturally safe leadership.

Additional Clauses

Priority access will be given to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit) candidates.