Safety & Security Officer

Protect People, Product, and Compliance in a Highly Regulated Environment

We are seeking an experienced Safety & Security Officer to lead and oversee site-wide security and occupational health & safety programs within a highly regulated cannabis manufacturing environment.

This is a critical leadership role combining regulatory compliance, physical security oversight, and workplace safety management. Acting as the site's Responsible Person in Charge (RPIC), you will ensure the facility remains secure, compliant, and inspection-ready while fostering a strong culture of safety and operational excellence.

If you thrive in environments where precision, compliance, and proactive risk management matter, this role offers the opportunity to make a real operational impact.

Location: Brampton, Canada (on-site)

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week + flexibility to respond to incidents outside standard hours when required

Salary: 60-80,000 CAD

About the Role

As Safety & Security Officer, you will own the facility's security framework and support occupational health & safety programs across cultivation, processing, packaging, and storage operations.

You will work cross-functionally with Compliance, Quality Assurance, Facilities, HR, and Operations teams to maintain a secure and safe environment aligned with the Cannabis Act, Cannabis Regulations, and Ontario Occupational Health & Safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Program Leadership & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain and continuously improve the site Security Plan and associated SOPs.
• Serve as primary liaison with regulators and internal leadership on security matters.
• Maintain inspection-ready security documentation, logs, and reports.

Physical Security & Surveillance

• Oversee daily operation of physical security systems including restricted access areas, vaults, and barriers.
• Administer CCTV and surveillance platforms, ensuring system integrity and performance.
• Conduct video reviews and investigations to verify procedural compliance.

Access Control & Incident Response

• Manage access credentials, security clearances, and role-based access permissions.
• Monitor intrusion alarms and coordinate incident response activities.
• Lead on-site investigations, evidence collection, and incident reporting.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions following incidents.

Personnel Security & Training

• Coordinate Health Canada security clearance applications and renewals.
• Deliver onboarding and refresher training on security and diversion prevention.
• Provide day-to-day coaching to staff and contractors on security compliance.

Security Operations & Vendor Coordination

• Act as primary contact for security guards and technology vendors.
• Coordinate guard activities, patrol expectations, and incident communication.
• Track security metrics and provide reporting to support continuous improvement.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Support administration of the site Occupational Health & Safety program.
• Participate in inspections, investigations, and corrective action follow-up.
• Support Joint Health & Safety Committee activities.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness initiatives including drills and response planning.

About You

You are a confident and pragmatic security professional who combines regulatory expertise with strong operational awareness. You lead through influence, collaboration, and sound decision-making, particularly during incidents or high-pressure situations.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience in security operations within a highly regulated industry, e.g. Cannabis, Pharmaceuticals, Controlled Substances, Food Manufacturing.
• Experience managing CCTV/surveillance systems, access control platforms, alarm monitoring, and incident investigations
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and inspection readiness.
• Experience supporting occupational health & safety programs and workplace safety investigations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• High attention to detail and sound judgement during security or safety incidents.
• Proficiency with security software, MS Office, and incident trend analysis.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to obtain and maintain Health Canada Cannabis Security Clearance.

About Us

At Curaleaf International, we're not just participating in the cannabis industry-we're leading it.

As part of the world's largest cannabis company, Curaleaf Holding, Inc., we are powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain. Our unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, our emphasis on quality and expertise aims to deliver safe and legal cannabis.

Our Vision: To shape the future of cannabis through our commitment to research and product excellence

Our Mission: To be the world's leading cannabis company consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values: Lead & Inspire Commit to Win Driven to deliver Excellence Customer Obsession One Curaleaf

If you are ready to lead security and safety within a regulated cannabis environment and play a key role in protecting people, product, and compliance, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us maintain a safe, secure, and inspection-ready future at Curaleaf.

Please be aware that role may close early due to high volume of interest.