Protective Services Team Lead

TCU Place; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event venue in Canada is seeking a Protective Services Team Lead to oversee event safety operations. You will lead the safety team, implement safety protocols, and coordinate with various staff to ensure a safe environment for attendees. The ideal candidate has experience in event safety and emergency response, along with necessary certifications. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in event safety, emergency response, or crowd management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Clear Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the event safety team; act as supervisor when required.
• Implement safety protocols and emergency response plans.
• Coordinate with event organizers, security, medical, and venue staff.
• Monitor crowd behavior and manage flow to reduce risk.
• Conduct team briefings and ensure clear communication.
• Oversee incident reporting and equipment readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Protective Services Team Lead - Event Safety

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Protective Services Team Lead to support safe and efficient operations at live events. In this leadership role, you'll assist the Protective Services Manager in overseeing on-site safety staff, executing emergency procedures, and ensuring the well‑being of attendees and personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the event safety team; act as supervisor when required
• Implement safety protocols and emergency response plans
• Coordinate with event organizers, security, medical, and venue staff
• Monitor crowd behavior and manage flow to reduce risk
• Conduct team briefings and ensure clear communication
• Oversee incident reporting and equipment readiness

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in event safety, emergency response, or crowd management
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Clear Criminal Record Check required

Be part of a professional team committed to delivering safe and successful events. Apply today. Please note, this posting may close before the listed end date. Your best expression of interest is through application.