Regional Public Safety Supervisor (CL3)

Education

This is a Central Office position with various locations across Nova Scotia: Sydney, Stellarton, Port Hawkesbury, Wagmatcook, Truro, Springhill, Amherst, Dartmouth, Halifax, Bridgewater, Shelburne, Yarmouth, Digby, Kentville, Middleton and Lawrencetown

Facilities Management Department

Three (3) Continuing Full-time Positions: Commencing approximately November 3, 2025

Application deadline is 11:59pm October 7, 2025

Competition No. 2526-238

Salary range: $72,800.00 to $85,647.06 annually

Regional Assignments and Location Preferences

There will be one position assigned to each of the regional groupings as follows:

1. Southwest and Valley Regions
   • This position may be located at any of the locations noted below
   • Southwest Region: Lunenburg Campus, Shelburne Campus, Burridge Campus (including Digby Learning Centre)
   • Valley Region: Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus (including COGS)
2. Metro Region and Ivany Campus
   • This position must be located at Ivany Campus
   • Metro Region: Akerley Campus, IT Campus
   • Ivany Campus
3. Northern and Eastern Regions, and Sydney Waterfront Campus
   • Preferred location for this position is either Truro Campus or Sydney Waterfront Campus
   • Nothern Region: Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus (including Amherst Learning Centre)
   • Eastern Region: Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus (including Wagmatcook Learning Centre)
   • Sydney Waterfront Campus

These are onsite positions, and you will be asked to indicate your preferred location(s) in the pre-screening questionnaire as part of the application process on Career Beacon. Please also include your preferred location(s) in your cover letter. Regular travel within your assigned region(s) and campus(es) will be required.

Primary campus locations will be confirmed during the interview process and are subject to space availability and operational requirements.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is post-secondary education in Criminal Justice, Public Safety/Security, Emergency Management, or a related discipline combined with Industry Certification in a recognized program (i.e., International Foundation of Protections Officers (CPO, CPOI, CSSM); ASIS International (CPP, PSP, PSI)), and Incident Command System Canada - Level 100 or higher. Valid CPR certification and first aid training would be considered an asset.

• You possess a valid Nova Scotia Driver's Licence with minimum violations. You will be required to submit regular updates.

• You possess a clean Criminal Background Check. You will be required to submit regular updates.

• You have a minimum of five (5) years (full-time equivalent) of progressive experience in security management, public safety, law enforcement, or related field that includes substantial experience in a supervisory capacity.

• Post-secondary occupational experience would be considered an asset.

• Proficiency in the Windows environment, including the full suite of Microsoft Office software products and e-mail systems such as Outlook, CCTV, physical security and intrusion alarm systems, and Mass notification systems such as Status Solutions-SARA, two-way radios and other communication technologies.

• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student and staff experience.

• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.

• You are available for on-call support 24/7 on a rotating schedule.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.

• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization.

• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.

• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.

• Proven leadership and team coordination skills.

• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.

• Demonstrated strong investigative, incident response, and communications skills.

• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion and Mass Notification systems.

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to the provision of security services.

• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to incident reports management, monthly inspections and daily activity reports.

• You have strong project management skills demonstrated through coordinating multi-location emergency management exercises, leading security policy implementation, and managing cross-campus Public Safety initiatives.

• You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing and leading a team of contracted and in-house security across multiple campuses (locations).

• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in fostering a positive Public Safety culture across multiple locations.

• You are dedicated to life-long learning and professional development.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.