Social Mission Safety Consultant

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Job Summary
The incumbent will act as a trusted advisor to Social Mission leadership and ministry units providing analysis recommendations and coaching to improve safety in our social service settings. The Safety Consultant is responsible for assessing the current state of safety in ministry units of a variety of sizes and types in order to provide advice which is practical relevant and missionally aligned. The primary objective of this role is to support Social Mission in improving safety for both clients and staff which is not a standalone thing but instead a part of building a culture which supports good outcomes for individuals and the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Gather data on Ministry Unit (MU) incidents and safety concerns with executive and regional support; conduct site visits across a cross-section of MU types; assemble findings on safety within TSA facilities and surroundings; analyze data to identify trends gaps and key pressure points.
• Stay informed on relevant legislation and TSA policies; review best practices and proven methods in safety across sectors.
• Compile and share comprehensive reports with TSA leadership Social Mission Department and MU teams including recommendations for MU-level and organizational-level improvements.
• Recommend and implement MU-specific safety improvements including risk assessment violence prevention physical space modifications (e.g. CPTED) security measures mental health crisis interventions incident reporting and community relationship building.
• Guide MU leaders and teams on risk assessment and safety improvements aligned with organizational and funder expectations; develop training and resources in collaboration with Knowledge Mobilization & Implementation team.
• Ensure all recommendations are trauma-informed person-centred and consistent with TSA Mission Vision Values and policies; support creation of non-fire emergency response plans as needed.
• Recommend changes at the organizational level to support MU safety; advise Strategy & Support team on integrating safety considerations into projects practices and resources.
• Participate in incident reviews or investigations; collaborate with Mission Support Partners (Property Risk Management Legal) to identify and implement safety improvements.
• Adhere to health & safety legislation and TSA processes including ongoing training; engage in initiatives promoting psychological health safety equity diversity and inclusion.
• Contribute to building and maintaining a positive culture aligned with TSA mission vision values and organizational standards.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Completion of a Masters degree in a relevant specialized area OR completion of an undergraduate University degree plus professional designation/certification in a specialized area.
• Experience and training on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) an asset
• Minimum 7 years in the addictions field including 5 years in senior or management roles with knowledge of social services administration program development and the non-profit/social service sector.
• Experience in law enforcement security asset protection criminal justice investigative agencies and related fields; able to address social justice issues.
• Training and experience in trauma-informed care mental health first aid crisis intervention conflict resolution mediation and de-escalation in sensitive situations.
• Experience in coaching facilitation change management and guiding teams to implement solutions and organizational improvements.
• Strong analytical negotiation conflict resolution and problem-solving skills with a result-oriented approach; able to proactively identify risks and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask manage time maintain attention to detail and apply strategic and operational business acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; builds trust and positive relationships with diverse teams inspiring confidence and optimism; maintains confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Flexible self-directed and resilient in changing environments; demonstrates creativity ongoing learning and a commitment to organizational values.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.