Global Facilities Security Leader

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto, ON is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Facilities Security to lead end-to-end security operations across multiple locations, ensuring cost-effective and standards-driven delivery. You will govern vendor contracts, oversee budgets, and develop security strategies aligned with global footprints and local requirements.

Responsibilities include building a high-performance team, managing capital projects, and delivering training programs to enhance workplace safety while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10 years in corporate or government security.
• Experience leading high-performance teams.
• Experience in operational planning and execution.
• Ability to develop highly complex and adaptive security strategies.
• Experience in designing security training and awareness programs.
• Financial industry physical security experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with physical security measures, technologies, and applications.
• Familiarity with Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED).

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive a customer-focused culture throughout the team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships.
• Set and govern global facilities standards and operating rhythms for multi-site security operations, ensuring consistent service levels and reporting.
• Govern preventive and reactive maintenance outcomes and lifecycle of facilities equipment, balancing reliability, cost, and standardization.
• Own vendor, contract, and guard-services governance across locations, including SLAs, KPIs, QBRs, escalations and staffing plans.
• Manage portfolio budgets and forecasts and approve vendor invoices, ensuring value and alignment with contracts.
• Identify capital needs, support business cases, and oversee facilities projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage Employee Preparedness Program to support workplace safety training and campaigns.
• Ensure day-to-day activities align with bank risk appetite, governance, and conduct risk requirements.
• Build a high-performance environment with a coaching mindset, communicating strategy and developing talent.
• Create an operating environment aligned with Scotiabank values, controls, and compliance obligations.

Skills

English fluency

CPP/CPTED awareness

Team leadership

Operational planning

Security strategy development

Security training programs

Financial security experience

Security technologies awareness

Education

CPP certification

CPTED knowledge

Job description

Scotiabank in Toronto, ON is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Facilities Security to lead end-to-end security operations across multiple locations, ensuring cost-effective and standards-driven delivery. You will govern vendor contracts, oversee budgets, and develop security strategies aligned with global footprints and local requirements.

Responsibilities include building a high-performance team, managing capital projects, and delivering training programs to enhance workplace safety while