Manager, Security Team

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is seeking a Manager of the Security Team to lead security operations across WRHA hospitals. You will oversee access control, security response to contingencies, and protective measures for patients, visitors and staff.

A key focus is budgeting, site security coordination, operational planning and staff development. You will analyze security data, KPIs and incident reviews to improve policies and procedures, ensure adequate coverage, and promote a safe

Qualifications

• Five years supervisory experience in a hospital or institutional security department.
• Demonstrated leadership at the department level, including budgeting, site security coordination, operational planning, and supervisory/management staff development.

Responsibilities

• Manage security operations across WRHA hospitals including access control and security response to contingencies.
• Ensure day-to-day security coverage and safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Analyze security data, KPIs and incident reviews to improve policies and procedures.

Skills

Management

Organizational skills

Hazard awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Security systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Criminology/Justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Security camera systems

Job description

Position Overview

The WRHA Security Team is dedicated to providing a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, promoting security awareness within the healthcare facility. The manager ensures the protection of people and property, enforces hospital rules and policies, and maintains an acceptable level of order and safety.

Main Function

Under the general direction of the Director, Facilities Support Services, the Manager of the WRHA Security Team supports overall security services operations, including access control, security response to contingencies and emergencies, and physical safeguards for designated WRHA hospitals. The role ensures day‑to‑day operational activities are carried out efficiently, maintains adequate security coverage, and analyzes security data, KPIs, and incident reviews to improve policies and procedures.

Experience

• Five years supervisory experience in a hospital or institutional security department, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated leadership at the department level, including budgeting, site security coordination, operational planning, and supervisory/management staff development.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successfully complete the Healthcare Institutional Safety Officer training and demonstrate competency to be designated as per the Police Services Act, Institutional Safety Officer program.
• Maintain ongoing competency and capacity to retain that designation.
• High school education to Manitoba Standards is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Criminology, Justice, or another relevant discipline is required.

Special Training

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable working with security and electronic camera systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and codes for law enforcement.
• Complete the Healthcare Institutional Safety Officer training and maintain competency for designation.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Eligible for ISO Certification through the Provincial Attorney General's Department.
• Preferred: Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator by IAHSS or Certified Protection Professional by ASIS.
• Maintain a valid Manitoba Security Guard License.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and related regulations.
• Completion of relevant security courses; Federal, Provincial, Municipal, or Military Police training is an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Meet safe response and resistance training standards, with regular retesting.
• Minimum vision and hearing requirements, with regular testing.
• Physical ability, vision, and hearing standards aligned with national standards and Manitoba Justice requirements.
• Testing is part of the ISO training program and required throughout employment.

Other Requirements

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will bear any service charges incurred. Checks must be no more than six (6) months old.

Applicants may be asked to participate in a skills assessment. Applications received after the closing time will not be considered.

Application Information

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and may voluntarily self‑identify as Indigenous in their cover letter/application.