Manager, Security and Emergency Management

Job Summary

The Manager, Security and Emergency Management is responsible for the operational management and administration of the university's security and emergency management programs to support the safety and security of students, employees, visitors, facilities, and assets across all UFV campuses.

The Manager oversees daily security operations, contract security services, investigations, risk assessments, incident response, and security compliance activities. The position develops and implements security procedures, programs, and training initiatives that support a safe and secure learning and working environment. In addition, the Manager provides oversight of emergency management and business continuity, including emergency preparedness, response planning, training, exercises, and emergency operations support. They provide operational expertise and recommendations to support departmental objectives and ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and university requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience in security management including supervisory responsibilities.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) an asset.
• Licensed Private Investigator in the province of British Columbia is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of alarm, access and surveillance equipment; demonstrated facility to work with standard office software applications, including database and spreadsheet.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to provide leadership under pressure.
• Proven experience in performing risk/threat assessments.
• Knowledge and/or experience of emergency management principles, practices, and service delivery.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact and communicate with others at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent decision making, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to establish and implement priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and observation skills.
• Ability to build and lead teams to establish, influence and maintain life safety systems.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite, including spreadsheet, database management, word processing and presentation applications.
  
  

UFV LEADERSHIP PROFICIENCIES

• Create and implement plans - shape, align and execute strategic priorities to meet student and community needs.
• Lead change – Remain flexible, adjusting to changing circumstances and lead positive change by balancing innovation and calculated risk taking.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships – Build effective working relationships internally and externally and collaborate to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
• Inspire and develop talent - Invest in developing yourself, staff and faculty, effective teams, and our culture of excellence.
• Make effective decisions - Make sound and timely decisions that benefit UFV in both straightforward and ambiguous circumstances.
• Infuse Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Lead by example, valuing differing perspectives and backgrounds and promote equity, inclusion, and respect in a diverse environment.
  
  

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.