Manager, Security & Life Safety

Cushman and Wakefield; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Calgary is seeking a Security and Life Safety Manager to oversee security operations for a large mixed-use complex. This senior role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining high security standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security management, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive security management experience in high-rise and retail environments.
• Willingness to obtain or hold a security license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30+ personnel and manage security programs.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with safety codes.
• Oversee vendor bidding and budget creation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant Security Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Security Systems Management

Job description

Job Description

The Security and Life Safety Manager is a senior position responsible for delivering all security, life safety, OH&S, and security systems technical services and support to the designated portfolio, the CORE, a 2M sq ft mixed-use office/retail complex spanning three city blocks in Calgary's financial core. The primary objective is to protect the assets of the site and provide security & life safety services to tenants, employees, guests, customers, and visitors.

Key Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. Security Management Leadership: Lead a team of 30+ personnel, manage security and life safety programs, develop policies, and oversee staff performance and contract service providers to ensure high standards of security and safety.
2. Training Responsibilities: Maintain and improve training programs for security staff, ensure cross-training, and ensure all personnel are trained on protocols and procedures.
3. Security Systems Administration: Manage security systems network, oversee system maintenance, upgrades, and controls for access, incident reporting, VSS, elevator phones, and communication systems.
4. General Administration: Set operational standards, manage departmental relationships, and oversee day-to-day security issues.
5. Life Safety Responsibilities: Conduct inspections, liaise with auditors, improve incident response plans, and ensure compliance with fire and safety codes.
6. Expense Management: Oversee vendor bidding, procurement, and budget creation, including cost control and performance evaluation.
7. Freedom to Execute: Authorized to take immediate actions in emergencies to protect personnel and assets, including contractor authorization and procurement.

Skills / Knowledge / Experience / Education

Minimum Requirements:

• Extensive security management experience in high-rise and retail environments.
• Relevant security certifications preferred.
• Experience with risk assessments, security programs, and retail security.
• Willingness to obtain or hold a security license.

Core Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and security systems management.
• Understanding of property management and security industry standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in budgeting, risk analysis, and team development.