Industrial Site Security Manager

GardaWorld; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time

Career growth

Leadership role

Training & development

Fly-in Fly-out

Camp accommodation

Job summary

GardaWorld seeks an experienced Industrial Site Security Manager to oversee security operations at a large industrial site in Fort McMurray, Alberta. You will lead a team of guards, ensure client requirements are met, and maintain high safety and security standards in a demanding environment.

The role emphasizes investigations, training, post staffing, and reporting, with opportunities for career growth within a global security organization.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Pass client-mandated drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Pass N95 respirator fit testing and comply with site respiratory protection requirements.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive security leadership experience.
• Supervisory/managerial experience in industrial security.
• Valid Alberta Security License.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Strong investigative, incident management, and report writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Valid CSTS certification and related oil & gas H&S certificates are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of security professionals on site.
• Schedule personnel and ensure all positions are staffed with trained guards.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections of personnel, vehicles, equipment and posts.
• Ensure incidents and site events are properly reported and investigated.
• Oversee access control, search programs and emergency response procedures.
• Manage emergency dispatch, alarm monitoring and incident coordination.
• Develop and maintain site-specific post orders, procedures and training programs.
• Conduct investigations into security incidents and safety occurrences.
• Maintain employee records, training files, qualifications and compliance documentation.
• Lead safety initiatives including toolbox talks and incident communications.
• Provide regular operational reports and updates to client representatives.
• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Investigations

Report writing

Staff development

Operations management

Scheduling

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Business Unit: Security Services

Career Area: Security Guard

Location:

Fort McMurray, Alberta, CA Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Ready to suit up as a Industrial Site Security Manager

GardaWorld is currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Industrial Site Security Manager to oversee security operations at a large industrial site in Fort McMurray.

This leadership role is responsible for the day-to-day management of security personnel, ensuring compliance with client requirements, maintaining operational excellence, and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with extensive experience managing security operations, conducting investigations, developing personnel, and maintaining a safe and secure environment.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive industry pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Full-time position
• Career growth opportunities within a global security organization
• Leadership role within a high-profile industrial security operation
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Fly in Fly out and Camp Accommodation provided

What does a Industrial Site Security Manager do?

Responsibilities

As a Industrial Site Security Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and supervision of site security operations, including:

• Leading and supervising a team of security professionals
• Scheduling personnel and ensuring all positions are staffed with trained and qualified guards
• Managing recruitment, training, onboarding, and performance evaluations
• Conducting quality assurance inspections of security personnel, vehicles, equipment, and posts
• Ensuring all security incidents and site events are properly reported, documented, and investigated
• Overseeing access control, search programs, traffic safety initiatives, and emergency response procedures
• Managing emergency dispatch functions, including alarm monitoring and incident coordination
• Developing and maintaining site-specific post orders, procedures, and training programs
• Conducting investigations into security incidents, complaints, and safety-related occurrences
• Maintaining employee records, training files, qualifications, and compliance documentation
• Leading safety initiatives including inspections, toolbox talks, meetings, and incident communications
• Providing regular operational reports and updates to client representatives
• Supporting succession planning and employee development initiatives
• Acting in operational security roles when required to maintain service continuity

Qualifications To Become a Industrial Site Security Manager

• Be authorized to work in Canada
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain compliance with client-mandated drug and alcohol testing requirements
• This position requires the use of respiratory protection equipment. Candidates must be able to pass N95 respirator fit testing and comply with all site respiratory protection requirements, including being clean-shaven where required to ensure a proper seal.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive security leadership experience
• Previous supervisory or management experience within an industrial security environment
• Valid Alberta Security License
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving abstract
• Strong investigative, incident management, and report‑writing skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Valid CSTS
• other oil and gas H&S certificates are considered as asset

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