Associate Director, Safety and Security

* **Job ID:** ADMN-26/27-089 * **Location:** Tri-Campus * **Deadline:** November 20, 2026 * **Job Type:** Administrative/Management * **Start Date:** Immediately * **Department:** Human Resources * **Number of Positions:** 1 * **Contract End Date:** December 31, 2027 **POSITION SUMMARY** -------------------- Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Associate Director, Safety and Security at St. Lawrence College provides strategic leadership and operational management to ensure a safe, secure, and inclusive tri-campus environment for all staff, students, and visitors. The incumbent oversees emergency planning and response, security operations, parking management, life safety systems, and occupational health and safety programs, ensuring full compliance with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements. In alignment with the College’s commitment to Belonging, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI), and Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being (IWKB), the Associate Director fosters a culture of respect, equity, and cultural safety within all aspects of campus safety and security operations. The role plays a critical part in advancing proactive and compassionate approaches, including membership of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and liaising with the Student Rights and Responsibilities team, addressing complex behavioral risks and promoting the well-being of the campus community. Amidst an evolving risk landscape, the Associate Director champions business continuity planning, ensuring that the College is prepared to respond effectively to crises and maintain essential operations. By developing, implementing, and continuously improving comprehensive safety and security management systems, the incumbent monitors and reports on performance metrics and drives continuous improvement, supporting the College’s mission to provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive **Qualifications** ------------------ **Education and Experience:** A minimum of a 3-year Diploma or Degree in Criminology or Sociology. A minimum of 9 years of experience leading safety and security responses, aligning operations and responses with health and safety legislation, and an understanding of the post-secondary sector and working in a unionized environment are key elements for success in this role. Essential that the incumbent have previous experience with crisis response planning and implementation. Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, standards, principles/practices and ministry policies affecting the College (i.e., WHMIS, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Building and Fire Code) is required as well as a proven ability to write and train staff/students on policy and procedures and the ability to provide incident documentation. **Other Required Qualifications:** * Prior experience leading safety and security responses * Aligning operations and responses with health and safety legislation * Understanding of the pos