Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As Senior Manager, Security and Facilities Operations, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients, customers and patients. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What you'll be doing:

Develop and manage departmental budgets, contracts and purchasing within approved controls
Monitor spending and adjust priorities based on financial reports
Oversee scheduling for 24/7 Security and Switchboard coverage in alignment with budget and collective agreements
Provide leadership and guidance to Health & Safety, Compliance, Housekeeping, Security and Switchboard teams
Manage recruitment, training, performance evaluations and attendance
Support employee development and maintain open communication through regular meetings
Ensure compliance with labour laws, collective agreements and hospital policies
Ensure compliance with OHSA, Healthcare regulations, PIDAC standards and the Private Security and Investigative Services Act
Lead safety culture initiatives, including training in safe practices and PPE usage
Act as authority for fire prevention and emergency preparedness
Evaluate, select and manage security equipment and systems (CCTV, swipe access, emergency pendants)
Conduct building inspections and address safety/security risks
Oversee the Trespass to Property Act procedures and unusual occurrence follow-ups
Develop, implement and maintain departmental policies and procedures
Coordinate and ensure completion of all mandatory training and licensing
Lead and/or participate in audits, quality reviews and emergency response planning
Prepare management and status reports and communicate clearly operational updates to staff
Represent the department in internal committees (JHSC, Infection Prevention, Emergency Codes, etc)
Support Intake Services through clear task coordination with Switchboard Operators
Coordinate cybersecurity initiatives in partnership with IT
Administer parking policy and related exceptions

What we're looking for:

Law & Security Diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
Ontario Security Guard License, OHSA Part 1 & 2 JHSC Certification (Healthcare / Construction), CPR and First Aid are also required; knowledge of Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) best practices is preferred
8 years' experience managing a Security or related department in a large healthcare or commercial facility
5 years' project management, including implementation of security software / hardware and large-scale emergency management planning
1-2 years' experience within a healthcare setting including involvement with Infection Control and environmental procedures
Experience supervising within a unionized environment is considered a strong asset
Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities
Articulate verbal and written communicator with exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
Solid organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated success with complex budget preparation, expense management and anticipating / planning for future needs
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing demands
Commitment to working within Homewood's Health and Safety Standards

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

This career posting is for an existing opening at Homewood Health Centre.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.