Manager, Corporate Security And Safety

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy inclusive and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

• Flexible and competitive benefits including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions a Defined Benefit Pension Plan a $750 wellness and health care spending account to name a few

• In addition to paid vacation each year five personal days sick days as necessary and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

• Opportunities for learning training and development and much more...

POSITION OVERVIEW

As the Manager Corporate Security and Safety you will focus on core initiatives and you will lead a team which ensures the safety and security of BDCs employees facilities assets and reputation through effective leadership planning and implementation of security policies and programs. You will actively participate in strategic committees such as the Crisis Incident Management Team (CIMT) the health and safety committee the Operational Risk and Compliance committee and several others. You will be responsible for decisionmaking engaging internal and external stakeholders directing projects and crisis management efforts as well as overseeing performance and resource management for the entire team.

This role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in risk management health and safety emergency preparedness and the development and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will also oversee the Security Operations Centre (SOC) ensuring the safety and security of BDC employees and assets.

The incumbent reports directly to the Assistant Vice President Real Estate and Facilities Management.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Develop and define a vision for the team procedures and policies that align with BDC objectives.

• Manage the departments budget and effectively allocate resources to optimize team performance.

• Oversee project deliverables ensuring their timely completion and adherence to business objectives.

• Lead and manage security incident response actively participating in crisis situations.

• Supervise physical security in over 100 offices nationwide ensuring all systems (access control surveillance alarms) are operational. Coordinate with law enforcement and manage security contracts

• Develop and monitor KRIs and KPIs related to physical security. Prepare regular reports on security metrics.

• Oversee health and safety programs ensuring compliance with regulations.

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans including evacuation procedures and crisis management protocols.

• Lead security investigations and conduct risk assessments. Collaborate with stakeholders to address security concerns and incidents.

• Manage the travel security program providing pretravel briefings and monitoring global security developments.

• Manage the SOC ensuring operation 24/7 and effective incident response. Oversee SOC personnel and procedures.

• Implement a security awareness program conducting training sessions and distributing educational materials.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Security Management or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate security management with a focus on physical security.

• Excellent leadership qualities including the ability to engage and coach team members and skillfully balance multiple priorities in a fastpaced rapidly changing work environment.

• Bilingualism is a must (French and English spoken and written).

• Proven experience in conducting investigations and risk assessments.

• Strong knowledge of security systems and technologies.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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