Manager, Security & Life Safety II (CF Polo Park)

Role impact :

To manage the property security & life safety program ensuring that applicable legislative, industry and company standards are maintained, and to manage the occupational health & safety (OH&S) program, ensuring workplace safety is prioritized and applicable OH&S legislative codes and company standards are maintained.

What you will deliver :

• Manage and coordinate the operational security and life safety program, including allocation of required resources and the implementation and monitoring of work schedules / duties in accordance with legislative, company and operational requirements / standards.
• Manage the property fire & life safety program, along with the OH&S program and ensure applicable legislative codes, industry practices and company standards are maintained.
• Chair Joint Health & Safety Committee (JH&SC) and ensure occupational health and safety is prioritized and effectively practised throughout all areas of the workplace.
• Implement and maintain a program of regular inspections and risk assessments in common areas, work areas and tenant leased premises for the purposes of identifying and correcting hazardous, unsafe working conditions.
• Manage emergency response and business continuity program including preparation and upkeep of Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Fire Safety Evacuation Plans in support of an effective and sustained response effort in emergencies.
• Manage crisis communications to support the timely and effective notification of applicable parties in emergencies.
• Ensure company emergency management standards are maintained including : conduct of tenants and suppliers, Security / Life Safety and Property staff training;
• ERP & BCP plans / processes; Monthly / Annual Emergency Drills; Post-incident debriefs; Emergency Notifications System(s), and;

the Emergency Response Line (ERL) process

• Manage a security incident reporting process so that relevant security incident data is captured, reported and analyzed to provide an accurate picture of security incident patterns.
• Manage electronic security systems and technology and ensure systems are operated, supervised and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s and operational guidelines.
• Manage a physical security program and ensure that access control is maintained and security measures effectively deter, delay, control and / or respond to a wide range of security threats.
• Respond to calls for service and security-related incidents as required, and conduct other operational duties as assigned by the General Manager (or designate)
• Prepare and administer Security and Life Safety Department operating and capital budgets and coordinate associated financial forecasting and reporting.

Optimize revenues and expenditures to demonstrate maximum value from the security and life safety investment.

What your strengths are :

• Strong motivator, coach and mentor
• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills in group settings
• Exceptional problem solving, analytical and decision making skills required
• Ability to delegate and follow up effectively
• Tact and diplomacy in dealings at all levels of the organization
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with a diversity of situations and people
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced, multi-tasked environment

What you need to succeed :

• A minimum of years working in a commercial real estate security environment, ideally in positions of increasing responsibility or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of years of security management experience, ideally at a property or properties of complex scope ( large, mixed-use facility) or equivalent work experience
• Community college diploma (or equivalent business management qualification) in Security / Life Safety, Risk Management or Criminology-related field is preferred
• Solid understanding of collective agreements and security manpower contracts
• Proven knowledgeable in basic accounting including the development and administration of capital and operational department budgets
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail
• Some knowledge of Security and Life Safety technology ( CCTV, Access Control, Fire Alarm, Intrusion) and other security-related systems)
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation and regulations in the area of Security and Life Safety management
• Sound knowledge of industry techniques and emergent trends in Security and Life Safety management, as well as Risk Management and Crime Prevention

Why you should join us :

At Cadillac Fairview we have been transforming communities for over years. We are so much more than our properties. We are building leaders at all levels.

We offer the challenge of interesting work, a great organizational culture, the opportunity to collaborate with the best in the business, and support for your growth and development.

We reward values-based behavior and superior results with a competitive rewards package that includes best-in-class benefits and pension.

Imagine a place where you can make a difference!

At CF our everyday actions and critical business decisions are guided by our CF Values. Achieving results is naturally important for us and we achieve results through behaviours that are consistent with our CF Values.

Are you someone who believes in our values?

• Aim Higher we strive to exceed expectations
• Own Your Expertise we empower ourselves and each other
• Collaborate Effectively we bring the right people together to get the right results
• Engage with Empathy we objectively consider the needs of others
• Embrace Change we drive, learn from, and adapt to change

At CF you’ll join a diverse community and award-winning team where your talent and commitment to excellence are welcomed, valued and respected.

We’re ready to meet you there are you?

CF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.