Security and Parking Operations, Manager

Altis; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis invites an experienced security leader to serve as Head of Security and Parking Operations in Ottawa. This on-site role oversees physical security programs, access control, CCTV and alarm systems, and contracted guard services while strengthening emergency preparedness and a safe visitor environment.

The position requires bilingual English and French proficiency, and a 1-year, full-time contract with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Significant recent experience leading physical security programs, personnel screening, investigations, emergency response and contracted security services.
• Post-secondary education in security management, law enforcement, emergency management, risk management, facilities management, public administration, business administration or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience supervising security personnel, conducting risk assessments, managing incidents and delivering security training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, access control, CCTV, alarm systems and security management platforms.
• Strong contract oversight, communication, judgment and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Assets include PSP or Genetec Security Center certification, budget administration, parking systems, business continuity planning and experience in high-traffic public facilities.
• Flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, on-call duties and physical site inspections, including lifting up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security operations, contracted guard services, access control, CCTV and alarm systems.
• Oversee personnel security screening, investigations, incident response and risk assessments.
• Manage security contracts, monitor vendor performance and verify service delivery and invoices.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, security training and event safety.
• Oversee parking operations, security technologies and operational improvements.
• Provide expert guidance while supporting a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Security leadership

Contract oversight

Emergency preparedness

Stakeholder collaboration

Security technologies

Education

Post-secondary education in security management

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Access control

CCTV

Alarm systems

Security management platforms

Genetec Security Center

Job description

Location: Ottawa, ON (On-site, with occasional travel to Gatineau) Language: Bilingual, English and French, written and spoken Duration: 1-year, full-time contract (37.5 hours per week) Background Check Requirement: Must obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced security leader who thrives on protecting people, facilities and operations? An established public-sector cultural institution is seeking a Head, Security and Parking Operations to lead essential security programs, strengthen emergency preparedness and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

Whats In It for You

• Contribute to a meaningful public-service mission in a collaborative, inclusive workplace.
• Access competitive compensation and applicable federal public service benefits and pension plans.
• Lead diverse security operations with opportunities to influence processes and strengthen organizational resilience.
• Work alongside dedicated professionals who value safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead physical security operations, contracted guard services, access control, CCTV and alarm systems.
• You’ll oversee personnel security screening, investigations, incident response and risk assessments.
• You’ll manage security contracts, monitor vendor performance and verify service delivery and invoices.
• You’ll coordinate emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, security training and event safety.
• You’ll oversee parking operations, security technologies and operational improvements.
• You’ll provide expert guidance while supporting a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Significant recent experience leading physical security programs, personnel screening, investigations, emergency response and contracted security services.
• Post-secondary education in security management, law enforcement, emergency management, risk management, facilities management, public administration, business administration or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience supervising security personnel, conducting risk assessments, managing incidents and delivering security training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, access control, CCTV, alarm systems and security management platforms.
• Strong contract oversight, communication, judgment and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Assets include PSP or Genetec Security Center certification, budget administration, parking systems, business continuity planning and experience in high-traffic public facilities.
• Flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, on-call duties and physical site inspections, including lifting up to 50 lb.

All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.