Team Lead (Halifax Airport)
Commissionaires Nova Scotia
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Job summary
Commissionaires Nova Scotia is seeking a Team Lead to supervise the on‑duty security shift at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. You will coordinate incident responses, oversee training, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible hours.
The position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for advancement within a national organization, along with benefits and ongoing training.
Qualifications
- Education: High School diploma/GED.
- Must hold Nova Scotia Driver's License.
- Ability to obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage high‑stress situations.
- Flexible availability including weekends and overnight shifts.
Responsibilities
- Operational supervision of the on‑duty security team.
- Coordinate security responses to incidents and emergencies.
- Oversee training and mentorship of team members.
- Ensure health and safety policy adherence.
- Document shift briefs and prepare daily paperwork.
- Manage shift rotation and administrative tasks.
- Document security incidents and assist investigations.
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Job description
Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Not-For-Profit of the Year, we are a part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, our parent federation employing over 22,000 commissionaires across Canada. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Nova Scotians.
We are looking for highly engaged, positive, and professional security professionals. You'll play a key role in the success of our organization through your contribution to the safety, security, and protection of our valued clients' people and property.
We are recognized for providing the highest quality of security services in Nova Scotia, with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.
A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology in the security industry across Nova Scotia.
Join the 2024 Not-For-Profit of the Year and benefit from:
- Competitive pay rates ($26.75 per hour)
- Health, drug, and dental benefits
- Life and accident insurance
- Vacation pay, plus up to 8 paid Personal Days per year
- 10 Paid Sick Days per year
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Commissionaires Retirement Savings Program (RRSP/TFSA matching)
- Free uniforms and equipment
- High-quality, formal, and paid on-the-job training
- Annual paid loyalty award
- Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
- Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization
- Free, onsite parking at Halifax Stanfield International Airport
The Team Lead is responsible for the supervision and operational effectiveness of the entire on duty security shift. This position is also responsible for coordinating the security response to incidents. The position has a high degree of responsibility as they act as a liaison between HIAA's duty security and other airport stakeholders.
Compensation: $26.75 per hour
- Operational Supervision: Leading the entire on duty security team, ensuring they follow Site Work Instructions and HIAA Post Orders.
- Incident Coordination: Serve as the primary coordinator for security responses to incidents and emergencies. Takes command of situation until relieved by first responders.
- Training and Development: Oversee the ongoing training, direction and mentorship of team members. The Team Lead is accountable for the team's retention of site-specific operational knowledge.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Ensuring all staff read and understand Occupation Health and Safety (OHS) policies and their responsibility to report any incidents or accidents that occur during their shift.
- Disciplinary Oversight: Identifying and reporting all disciplinary issues to the CNS HIAA AC Contract Manager such as Late Arrivals, improper dress, early departures, improper conduct etc.
- Administrative Tasks: Responding to emails, completing daily paperwork, preparing for and giving shift briefings, and providing the on-shift rotation to the ACOs.
- Security Incidents: documenting and providing details of any security infractions that occur during their shift and providing to the investigation.
Training for these posts will be provided during on-the-job training, if a candidate is successful.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must hold a valid, graduated Nova Scotia Driver's License.
Education: High School diploma/GED
- Emergency First Aid
- CASAP
- CSC2
- AFA
- AVOP D
- E3500
- Patrol Course
- Canadian Airports Security Awareness Program (CASAP)
- Human Factors training
- Commissionaires Security Officer Course (CSOC)
- Aviation Security (AVSEC) training
- Accessibility for All training
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Superior attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to learn using online instructional platforms
- Ability to obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance
- Observant: quick to recognize and act when things are out of place
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to manage and perform well in high-stress situations
- Flexible availability including weekends and overnight shifts
- Ability to provide the appropriate response to emergencies
- The ability to adhere to directions and enforce the Airport Security Program (ASP)
- Resolute when enforcing the ASP and not easily influenced by others
- Flexible and able to effectively multitask
- Be knowledgeable of, or be willing to learn, Canadian Air Transportation Regulations (SOR/2011-316), the Halifax Airport Security Program, and all other pertinent Halifax Airport orders and directives.
- Be knowledgeable of, or be willing to learn, provincial and federal legislation that may impact operations, including:
- Canada Labour Code
- Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code
- Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- Human Rights Act
- Workers’ Compensation Act
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