Supervisor - Emergency Services & Security

Stelco Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Stelco Inc. in Nanticoke, Ontario is seeking a Supervisor for Emergency Services & Security. The role leads a crew of ESS officers, directing daily activities, enforcing policies, and ensuring safety compliance in a heavy manufacturing setting.

You will coordinate security and emergency response, manage access controls, conduct investigations, and provide training to develop a high-performing team while supporting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree required or preferred.
• 5 years of security experience, with access control, investigations, surveillance, or loss prevention.
• Fire prevention experience with sprinkler systems, fire alarms and extinguishers.
• Strong written and verbal communication; safety training is valued.
• Licenses/assets such as Ontario security license or related credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ESS officers, assign work and monitor performance.
• Lead daily shift activities including safety huddles and documentation.
• Oversee plant security, access control, patrols, and surveillance.
• Coordinate emergency response activities and evacuations.
• Manage dispatch, alarms, cameras, and emergency notifications.
• Maintain shift records, incident reports and training documentation.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Mechanical background

Firefighting knowledge

Emergency response

Ontario license asset

Education

College diploma or University degree

Job description

Supervisor- Emergency Services & Security

Reports to: Fire Chief

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Nanticoke, ON

Salary: base salary starting at $90,000; actual pay rate commensurate with experience

About the role

The Emergency Services & Security Department provides Security, Fire Inspection/ Maintenance, Pass Control, Truck Scales services and additional support to operations by providing confined space stand‑by, switch board services and Medical department coverage during off shifts. In addition, they are also the Emergency Response Team which is trained to respond and deal with the following emergencies: Fire Fighting, Confined Space Rescue, High Angle Rope Rescue, Hazmat, Auto Extrication, Elevator Rescue and Emergency Medical Services. This role is filling an existing vacancy.

Your day-to-day:

Supervise and provide day-to-day leadership and direction to a crew of Emergency Services & Security (ESS) officers, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and coordinating shift activities. Ensure employees follow all company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and established ESS practices. Provide hands-on guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training as required. Lead daily shift activities, including safety huddles, work assignments, operational priorities, emergency response readiness, and the completion of required documentation. Oversee plant security and access control, including employee, contractor, visitor and vehicle access, movement of materials and company assets, pass control, site patrols, surveillance, and enforcement of security requirements. Coordinate and participate in emergency response activities, including medical emergencies, fire response, hazardous materials incidents, confined space and high-angle rescue, fire alarms, evacuations, and other plant emergencies. Oversee dispatch and emergency communications, ensuring calls, alarms, cameras, access controls and emergency notifications are monitored and appropriately actioned. Ensure required fire protection and emergency response equipment is inspected, tested, maintained, and ready for use, including fire systems, emergency apparatus, SCBA, rescue equipment and related systems. Oversee truck scale and material movement activities, ensuring inbound and outbound shipments are properly documented, weighed, authorized and compliant with company and regulatory requirements. Conduct or oversee security investigations, patrols and incident response, including preparing reports, protecting company assets, addressing unauthorized activity and supporting employee escorts or other sensitive situations as required. Ensure compliance with applicable security, transportation and emergency-response requirements, including MARSEC, CTPAT, PIP, TDG and company security and radiation procedures. Maintain accurate shift records, incident reports, safety documentation, training records and other required ESS documentation. Provide ongoing training, coaching and development of ESS employees, including orientation and support for new employees, and identify opportunities to improve processes and team effectiveness. Work collaboratively with operations, management and external emergency services or regulatory agencies as required. Directly supervises an assigned crew of ESS employees and is accountable for their day-to-day work direction, safety, performance, training and development. Assigns work, establishes shift priorities, monitors performance and compliance, provides coaching and feedback, and addresses employee or operational issues as they arise.

What you bring to the table

Job Qualifications: College diploma or University degree. Preferably relating to Law, Security, Police Foundations or Pre‑Service Firefighter NFPA 1001 (Level 1) Work experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment is preferred 5 years of working security experience: access control, investigations, surveillance, and loss prevention Fire prevention experience: suppression, inspections and repairs of sprinkler systems, fire alarms and fire extinguishers Extensive safety training Strong and effective communication skills (written and verbal) Computer skills Mechanical background would be considered an asset Following areas would be considered an asset; volunteer firefighter, industrial firefighter, medical first responder, hazardous material technician, rope rescue technician (confined space/ high angle) Possess an Ontario Security and/or Private Investigators license an asset Possess a class D, F, Z license an asset

Job Skills and Knowledge:

Firefighting NFPA 600 Industrial Fire Fighter Emergency Medical Responder Hazmat Ops/Tech level NFPA 472 Incident Command Confined Space & High Angle Rope Rescue NFPA 1007 / 1607 Incident Safety Officer Breath & Alcohol, POCT Security Officer Licence DZ Licence

Your work environment:

A mix of office and heavy manufacturing environments Heavy industrial environment and you will be required to work within various areas of the facility

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stelco is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process. Among other tools and resources, we use AI-based tools to assist us in screening applicants for interviews for this position. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply. Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

#LP Stelco is further strengthening its roots in Canada and we are looking for motivated, dedicated candidates who are keen to contribute to our team. Our company is rooted in a strong history of commitment to our employees and encouraging innovation, technological development and unparalleled customer-service. Our commitment to community is second to none. We hope you join us.