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 excelle