Senior Security Manager - Research Facility & Biosecurity

BioTalent Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VIDO is seeking a Security Manager to lead physical, asset and personnel security across a complex research environment. You will help protect people, research and infrastructure critical to Canada’s infectious disease preparedness.

You will develop policies, coordinate access controls, and oversee security operations and investigations, while working with university partners and external agencies. A relevant undergraduate degree and 10+ years of security experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in physical and personnel security, risk assessment, access control and incident or emergency response in high-security environments.
• Ability to translate requirements into practical policies or controls and provide sound judgment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with senior leaders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead personnel security screening and facility-access processes for staff, students, visitors, and contractors.
• Develop, implement and improve security policies, procedures, training and risk assessment processes.
• Apply security standards to containment level 2–4 environments and advise on mitigations.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, regulators and university functions on security incidents and investigations.
• Manage contracted security services and oversee onsite security personnel.

Skills

Physical security

Security management

Access control

Risk assessment

Emergency response

Policy development

Education

Undergraduate degree in security-related field

Job description

VIDO is seeking a Security Manager to lead physical, asset and personnel security across a complex research environment. You will help protect people, research and infrastructure critical to Canada’s infectious disease preparedness.

You will develop policies, coordinate access controls, and oversee security operations and investigations, while working with university partners and external agencies. A relevant undergraduate degree and 10+ years of security experience are expected.