Relational Security Officer

Vancouver Coastal Health; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Relational Security Officer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and security for patients, staff, and visitors. This position emphasizes a supportive presence at healthcare sites and involves proactive management of potential violence, fostering a safe environment. As part of a dedicated team, you will engage in trauma-informed practices and contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion. With comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth, this is an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports including counselling

Award-winning recognition programs

Exclusive discount offers for staff

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid BC Security Worker Licence and OFA Level II Certification.
• Experience in managing potential violence in healthcare settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security of persons and property at healthcare sites.
• Manage potential violence and aggression proactively.

Skills

Effective Communication

Conflict Management

Physical Fitness

Organizational Skills

Equipment Operation

Education

Current BC Security Worker Licence

OFA Level II Certification

Advanced Security Training Certification

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The salary range for this position is CAD $29.40/Hr. - CAD $29.40/Hr.

Come work as a Relational Security Officer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Relational Security Officer to support the Protection Services team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Relational Security Officer at Vancouver Coastal Health you will make your impact by

• Establishing a supportive presence at healthcare sites to emphasize, maintain, and ensure security of persons and property in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Providing a proactive approach to managing potential violence and aggression within the healthcare setting, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Working as part of a Relational Security Team that promotes a variety of trauma informed interventions, practices and safety & prevention services. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Current BC Security Worker Licence, OFA Level II Certification.
• Certification of Training Completion in Advanced Security Training, plus one (1) year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Successful completion of the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum and Advanced Security Training are expectations of the role.
  
  
  

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  
  
  

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
  
  
  

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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