Director, Safety, Security and Emergency Management

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 154,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

25 days vacation

Health and dental plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development funds

BCIT Flexible Learning courses

Wellness and EAP

Fitness Centre access

Job summary

BCIT seeks a senior leader to guide health, safety, security, emergency management and business continuity programs. You will advise executive leadership, develop strategies, and ensure compliance with laws and standards across the campus.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, program delivery and continuous improvement. The position reports to the VP and sits on the leadership team, with hybrid work arrangements available and a strong focus on creating an inclusive, secure and resilient campus

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in occupational health and safety, emergency management, security management, public administration, business, law enforcement or a relevant discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive responsible leadership experience in health and safety, security and emergency management, risk management, business continuity, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Professional certification in security management, business continuity, emergency management, organizational resilience, enterprise risk management, or a related discipline (e.g., CPP, PSP, CBCP, CBCI, MBCI, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Training and/or certification in behavioural threat assessment, violence prevention, threat management, or related disciplines is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of health, safety, security and emergency management concepts and practices.
• Expert knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices in accountability areas.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the VP’s leadership team, providing input to division strategies and sharing responsibility for outcomes.
• Acts as strategic advisor to VP and Senior Team on health, safety, security and emergency management risks and opportunities.
• Develops strategies, plans and policies to foster safety, preparedness, resilience and inclusive campus community.
• Provides strategic direction to health, safety, fire safety, security, emergency management and business continuity programs.
• Leads risk assessments, audits and performance analysis to protect people, assets and reputation.
• Directs emergency management programs including planning, response, disaster recovery and exercises.
• Chairs and participates on committees, providing guidance on areas of accountability.
• Oversees staff development, coaching, performance management and people practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Change management

Relationship building

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Professional certification (CPP/PSP/CBCP/CBCI/MBCI)

Tools

Access control systems

Surveillance systems

Emergency management software

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Participates as a member of the VP’s leadership team, providing input to development of division’s overarching strategies and sharing responsibility for achievements and success.
• Acts as a strategic advisor to the VP and the Senior Team on the Institute’s most critical health, safety, security and emergency management, and risk-related matters. Provides advice on risk exposure, emerging issues, and strategic priorities, and delivers reports, presentations, and recommendations on risks, opportunities, achievements, key initiatives and portfolio performance.
• Develops strategies, plans, and policies for all areas of accountability to foster a positive culture of safety, preparedness, prevention, and resilience, a healthy occupational environment, secure campus and systems, and an inclusive campus community. Promotes a community-centred and service-oriented approach to campus safety through prevention, education, collaboration, and meaningful engagement.
• Provides strategic direction to the Institute’s health, safety, fire safety, security, emergency management, and business continuity programs. Oversees compliance with international, federal, provincial, and institutional requirements related to all areas of accountability. Directs planning, due diligence, quality assurance, and risk management activities to protect the Institute’s people, assets, operations, and reputation.
• Provides strategic direction to the Institute’s occupational health, safety, and fire safety programs, including accident investigations, first aid, safety training, WSBC claims management, prevention initiatives, environmental and hazard management, and related audits and assessments.
• Provides strategic direction to the Institute’s security and threat programs, including behavioural threat assessment, violence prevention, crime and loss prevention, security incident and threat investigations, and physical security systems such as alarms, access control, key management, surveillance systems, and related technologies. Leads the Institute’s response to critical incidents and traumatic events.
• Provides strategic direction to the Institute’s emergency management programs, including emergency planning, preparedness, response, disaster recovery, business continuity, and emergency response team training and exercises. Directs the operation of the Institute’s emergency response centre during incidents and emergencies.
• Ensures an integrated and strategic approach to programs planning, development and service delivery. Fosters equitable, accessible, and inclusive programs that meet the diverse needs of the campus community and drives ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement to enhance effectiveness and support institutional priorities.
• Provides strategic direction to critical communications and interactions across the campus community, and with external agencies, first responders, contractors, regulatory bodies, and community partners.
• Directs the collection and analysis of operational data, intelligence, performance measures, emerging trends, technologies, and industry development to support strategic decision‑making, evaluate program effectiveness, identify emerging risks, and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio.
• Chairs and/or participates on health, safety, security and emergency management committees, providing strategic guidance and expert advice related to areas of accountability.
• Manages directly and indirectly reporting staff, overseeing and participating in selection, coaching, mentoring, development, performance management and all other people‑management practices.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in occupational health and safety, emergency management, security management, public administration, business, law enforcement or a relevant discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive responsible leadership experience in health and safety, security and emergency management, risk management, business continuity, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Professional certification in security management, business continuity, emergency management, organizational resilience, enterprise risk management, or a related discipline (e.g., CPP, PSP, CBCP, CBCI, MBCI, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Training and/or certification in behavioural threat assessment, violence prevention, threat management, or related disciplines is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices and techniques of health, safety, security and emergency management.
• Expert knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices related to areas of accountability.
• High degree of business acumen with strong skills in development of strategies, programs and initiatives, and in managing change.
• Expert communication, relationship‑building, and influencing skills, with the ability to advise senior leaders, governance bodies, and external agencies.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment in problem solving, evaluating courses of action, and making decisions on complex health, safety, security and emergency management matters.
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading teams and developing leaders and professionals.

SALARY:

Salary Range: $153,568 - $220,754, with a control point of $191,960 per annum.

Additional Salary Information: The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT, and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).