SUPERVISOR CORPORATE SECURITY

Corporate Security is committed to providing and maintaining the highest level of security and life safety at the City of Toronto, providing proactive and reactive security services to City of Toronto properties, assets, employees and the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in a customer- focused, cost- effective manner.

Corporate Security is comprised of a group of diverse and enthusiastic security professionals serving our community by offering a full range of security and life safety services through our qualified, trained security professionals and contracted services. For ten consecutive years the City of Toronto has been named “One of the 500 Top Security Organizations” by Security Magazine, an international trade publication.

If you are a passionate and innovative security professional, with a desire to advance security related policies and programs with a drive to lead and inspire a team of security professionals, in addition to a solid project management, mid-level management experience in managing large and challenging operations, this is the place for you!

Reporting to respective Corporate Security Managers, the Supervisor Corporate Security will lead the operation and deliver services and is responsible for the following:

• Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function, or the equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.

• Considerable experience in a leadership role, coaching, mentoring, developing, training and engaging employees with the ability to handle day to day personnel and labour relations issues.

• Considerable experience in planning, scheduling, coordinating work activities and holding people accountable, both staff and contracted professionals.

• Experience in providing security management to critical infrastructure and liaising with all levels of government.

• Experience completing tender documents and contract specifications, Requests for Quotations (RFQ), Requests for Expressions of Interest (REOI), Requests for Proposals (RFP), for capital and operational contracts.

• Ability to use electronic access control systems, access card formatting, CCURE 9000 programming, etc.

• Comprehensive knowledge of common security policies and various related Acts and Codes, including the Criminal Code, Trespass to Property Act and AODA.

• Strong ability in creating security standards, work plans, policies and procedures and the maintenance enforcement of same.

• Knowledge administering assigned budgets, including monitoring and maintaining expenditures.

• Advanced customer service skills, with the ability to deal with staff at various levels throughout the organization, including elected officials, stakeholders, as well as the general public.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to diversity, equity, continuous improvement and innovation.

• Highly developed conflict resolution and problem solving skills.

• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.

• Effective decision making that promotes and fosters teamwork with the ability to manage change effectively within the mission and priorities of the division.

• Ability to be an effective member of various teams including work groups, committees and management teams.

• Ability to utilize a variety of computer software such as: Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, or other relevant programs used to support the section’s core requirements.

• Knowledge of government legislation in the areas of labour, employment, human rights and health and safety.

• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications/designations are an asset.

• Ability to travel to various locations in a timely and efficient manner.

• Ability to work flexible hours which may include on-call or shift work under emergency situations.

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.