Senior Manager, Security and Facility Operations

Homewood Health Centre; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health organization as a Senior Manager in Security and Facility Operations. Develop departmental budgets, lead compliance initiatives, and manage security operations while contributing to a supportive team culture focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience managing a Security or related department.
• 5 years’ project management experience including security software.
• Experience in a healthcare setting with Infection Control involvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage departmental budgets and contracts.
• Oversee security scheduling and staff management.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Education

Law & Security Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Advanced Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Manager, Security and Facility Operations

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Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As Senior Manager, Security and Facilities Operations, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients, customers and patients. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and manage departmental budgets, contracts and purchasing within approved controls
• Monitor spending and adjust priorities based on financial reports
• Oversee scheduling for 24/7 Security and Switchboard coverage in alignment with budget and collective agreements
• Provide leadership and guidance to Health & Safety, Compliance, Housekeeping, Security and Switchboard teams
• Manage recruitment, training, performance evaluations and attendance
• Support employee development and maintain open communication through regular meetings
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, collective agreements and hospital policies
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, Healthcare regulations, PIDAC standards and the Private Security and Investigative Services Act
• Lead safety culture initiatives, including training in safe practices and PPE usage
• Act as authority for fire prevention and emergency preparedness
• Evaluate, select and manage security equipment and systems (CCTV, swipe access, emergency pendants)
• Conduct building inspections and address safety/security risks
• Oversee the Trespass to Property Act procedures and unusual occurrence follow-ups
• Develop, implement and maintain departmental policies and procedures
• Coordinate and ensure completion of all mandatory training and licensing
• Lead and/or participate in audits, quality reviews and emergency response planning
• Prepare management and status reports and communicate clearly operational updates to staff
• Represent the department in internal committees (JHSC, Infection Prevention, Emergency Codes, etc)
• Support Intake Services through clear task coordination with Switchboard Operators
• Coordinate cybersecurity initiatives in partnership with IT
• Administer parking policy and related exceptions

What we’re looking for:

• Law & Security Diploma is required; a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
• Ontario Security Guard License, OHSA Part 1 & 2 JHSC Certification (Healthcare / Construction), CPR and First Aid are also required; knowledge of Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) best practices is preferred
• 8 years’ experience managing a Security or related department in a large healthcare or commercial facility
• 5 years’ project management, including implementation of security software / hardware and large-scale emergency management planning
• 1-2 years’ experience within a healthcare setting including involvement with Infection Control and environmental procedures
• Experience supervising within a unionized environment is considered a strong asset
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities
• Articulate verbal and written communicator with exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Solid organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated success with complex budget preparation, expense management and anticipating / planning for future needs
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing demands
• Commitment to working within Homewood’s Health and Safety Standards

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

This career posting is for an existing opening at Homewood Health Centre.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care and Hospitals and Health Care

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