Manager, Security & Life Safety II (12-month contract)

Cadillac Fairview; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Pension and benefits

Paid time off including vacation

Well-being & volunteer days

Growth and development support

Job summary

Cadillac Fairview is seeking an experienced security and life safety leader in Toronto to manage corporate security programs and OH&S compliance. You will lead the safety culture, oversee budgets, and coordinate emergency planning across multi-use properties.

Responsibilities include directing security operations, incident reporting, vendor coordination, and ensuring adherence to codes and company standards while guiding teams and executives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in commercial real estate security management.
• Experience leading security and life safety programs.
• Knowledge of OH&S legislation and industry practices.
• Understanding of union/collective agreements and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate operational security and life safety programs with resources and schedules.
• Oversee property fire & life safety and OH&S programs in line with codes and standards.
• Chair Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) and promote safety culture.
• Conduct inspections and risk assessments in common and tenant areas.
• Lead emergency response planning, ERP, BCP, and drills.
• Coordinate crisis communications and incident reporting for security events.
• Manage electronic security systems and access control to deter threats.
• Respond to service calls and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public Speaking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Delegation

Diplomacy

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Education

Diploma in Security/Life Safety or Risk Management or Criminology

Tools

CCTV

Access Control

Fire Alarm

Intrusion

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Gmail

Job description

Role impact

To manage the property security & life safety program ensuring that applicable legislative, industry and company standards are maintained, and to manage the occupational health & safety (OH&S) program, ensuring workplace safety is prioritized and applicable OH&S legislative codes and company standards are maintained.

What you will deliver

• Manage and coordinate the operational security and life safety program, including allocation of required resources and the implementation and monitoring of work schedules/duties in accordance with legislative, company and operational requirements/standards.
• Manage the property fire & life safety program, along with the OH&S program and ensure applicable legislative codes, industry practices and company standards are maintained.
• Chair Joint Health & Safety Committee (JH&SC) and ensure occupational health and safety is prioritized and effectively practised throughout all areas of the workplace.
• Implement and maintain a program of regular inspections and risk assessments in common areas, work areas and tenant leased premises for the purposes of identifying and correcting hazardous, unsafe working conditions.
• Manage emergency response and business continuity program including preparation and upkeep of Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Fire Safety Evacuation Plans in support of an effective and sustained response effort in emergencies.
• Manage crisis communications to support the timely and effective notification of applicable parties in emergencies.
• Ensure company emergency management standards are maintained including: conduct of tenants and suppliers, Security/Life Safety and Property staff training; ERP & BCP plans/processes; Monthly/Annual Emergency Drills; Post-incident debriefs; Emergency Notifications System(s), and; the Emergency Response Line (ERL) process
• Manage a security incident reporting process so that relevant security incident data is captured, reported and analyzed to provide an accurate picture of security incident patterns.
• Manage electronic security systems and technology and ensure systems are operated, supervised and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s and operational guidelines.
• Manage a physical security program and ensure that access control is maintained and security measures effectively deter, delay, control and/or respond to a wide range of security threats.
• Respond to calls for service and security-related incidents as required, and conduct other operational duties as assigned by the General Manager (or designate)
• Prepare and administer Security and Life Safety Department operating and capital budgets and coordinate associated financial forecasting and reporting. Optimize revenues and expenditures to demonstrate maximum value from the security and life safety investment.

What your strengths are

• Strong motivator, coach and mentor
• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills in group settings
• Exceptional problem solving, analytical and decision making skills required
• Ability to delegate and follow up effectively
• Tact and diplomacy in dealings at all levels of the organization
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with a diversity of situations and people
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced, multi-tasked environment

What you need to succeed

• A minimum of 7 years working in a commercial real estate security environment, ideally in positions of increasing responsibility – or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 7 years of security management experience, ideally at a property or properties of complex scope (i.e. large, mixed-use facility) – or equivalent work experience
• Community college diploma (or equivalent business management qualification) in Security/Life Safety, Risk Management or Criminology-related field is preferred
• Solid understanding of collective agreements and security manpower contracts
• Proven knowledgeable in basic accounting including the development and administration of capital and operational department budgets
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail
• Some knowledge of Security and Life Safety technology (i.e. CCTV, Access Control, Fire Alarm, Intrusion) and other security-related systems)
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation and regulations in the area of Security and Life Safety management
• Sound knowledge of industry techniques and emergent trends in Security and Life Safety management, as well as Risk Management and Crime Prevention

Starting base salary for this job level may range from $68,610 to $91,480. The actual base salary offered will consider several factors including, but not limited to the role, experiences, skills & qualifications, location, market and internal considerations; with this context, CF reserves the right to pay above this range. Cadillac Fairview offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to base pay which may include a performance-based incentive plan, a comprehensive pension and benefits plan, paid time off including vacation, well-being & volunteer days and support for continued growth and development.

Why you should join us

At Cadillac Fairview we have been transforming communities for over 50 years. We are so much more than our properties. We are building leaders at all levels. We offer the challenge of interesting work, a great organizational culture, the opportunity to collaborate with the best in the business, and support for your growth and development. We reward values-based behavior and superior results with a competitive rewards package that includes best-in-class benefits and pension. Imagine a place where you can make a difference!

At CF our everyday actions and critical business decisions are guided by our CF Values. Achieving results is naturally important for us and we achieve results through behaviours that are consistent with our CF Values.

Are you someone who believes in our values?

• Aim Higher – we strive to exceed expectations
• Own Your Expertise – we empower ourselves and each other
• Collaborate Effectively – we bring the right people together to get the right results
• Engage with Empathy – we objectively consider the needs of others
• Embrace Change – we drive, learn from, and adapt to change

At CF you’ll join a diverse community and award-winning team where your talent and commitment to excellence are welcomed, valued and respected.

CF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment, assessment, and/or selection process, please notify your CF contact or email [e-mail].

This posting is for a vacant position. CF may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology, alongside human review, to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.