Security Advisor, Toronto

Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for all facets of security for an identified site or portfolio within a defined site or geographic area.

Work Environment

This position will be onsite at one of our client sites in Toronto within an industrial setting. This position will require Monday – Friday availability and must be available for emergency situations.

Task Related Objectives

• Ensure the consistent application of Corporate Security policies, standards and requirements across facilities in Ontario.
• Provides support to all company-controlled retail and wholesale sites in Eastern Canada.
• Acts as the first point of contact with Corporate Security for all matters relating to security for a given site or portfolio of sites.
• Ensures the reporting of all security incidents and oversees effective and timely incident response.
• Proactive liaison with Business Unit Operations Security Representatives and site operational management.
• Pro-actively analyses and identifies evolving trends and, behaviours that have the potential to compromise site security and prepares reports and recommendations to address these risks.
• Working with operations to determine physical security requirements to address risk, increase productivity and lower costs.
• Assessing the effectiveness of existing security countermeasures and recommending solutions to enhance effectiveness.
• Coordinates the design, installation, management, maintenance and repair of security systems
• Operational oversight of contracted guard services and liaison with management representatives of guard service providers.
• Establishing, reviewing and ensuring compliance with, site post orders for the contracted guard service
• Providing assistance and support to Emergency Response Plans and rendering assistance to the Emergency Operations Centre.
• Developing, reviewing and implementing security plans for special events or changes in site operations
• Liaison with jurisdictional law enforcement.
• Performs investigations of security incidents or of sensitive matters when requested by Corporate Security leadership.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 7 years security experience gained in an industrial setting.
• Able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of security program design, risk and threat assessment, security policy development, physical security design and crisis management planning.
• Working knowledge of access control, alarm systems and CCTV technology.
• Highly motivated, well-organized, a proven team player, exhibiting a consistent positive attitude with attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while handling multiple assignments simultaneously, establish priorities and meet schedules.
• Must have superior computing skills
• Project Management knowledge an asset.
• Have successfully completed grade 12 although post-secondary studies in criminology, police studies, risk management or safety would be preferred.
• A Bachelor Degree would be an asset.
• Security or related certification would be an asset, e.g. Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and valid passport
• Be capable of obtaining a secret level security clearance
• Previous Oil and Gas experience would be an asset

Branch and/or Regional Goals at Point of Signing

• Retain Improve and Development of existing clients and relationships.
• Pay and Bill is responsible for improving the overall processes and accuracy of invoicing and payroll, which contributes to the overall retention, of both our clients and employees. 
• The incumbent will review and participate in annual training on the following areas:
  • Emergency Response Manual/Business continuity Plan (ERM/BCP)
  • Business (Quality) Management System (BMS)
  • Quality Training
  • Occupational Health and Safety training
  • WHMIS Training.