Executive Director, Campus Safety Services

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If you share our energy and passion, please consider joining Team Georgian.

The People and Culture Department supports the achievement of student, employee and organizational success by providing effective and equitable human resource services, contributing to quality learning.

Position Overview:

The Executive Director, Campus Safety Services provides strategic leadership and oversight for the College’s 24/7 campus safety and security operations. This role is responsible for security services, occupational health and safety compliance, emergency management, business continuity planning, parking enforcement, investigations, and policy development.

As the College’s Incident Commander, the Executive Director leads emergency response efforts and the Emergency Operations Centre during critical incidents, ensuring the safety and security of students, employees, visitors, and campus assets. The role works closely with police, fire, EMS, and community partners, while providing expert guidance on risk management, regulatory compliance, and campus safety best practices.

The Executive Director oversees sensitive and confidential investigations, including matters related to sexual violence, human rights, and protected disclosures, and is responsible for ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant processes. The incumbent also serves as a highly visible representative of the College, supporting public safety initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and media relations when required.

This position requires exceptional leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to emergencies and critical incidents on a 24/7 basis.

Job Details:

Job posting date: October 29, 2026 Department: People and Culture Location: Barrie Campus -hybrid work environment Classification: Administration Status: Full-Time Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Salary Range: PB 14- $133,661-$178,215

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the consultation processes, development, recommendation, implementation and monitoring of appropriate operating procedures and programs relating to the safety of students, staff and visitors; the security and protection of buildings and property of the college; emergency response for situations that may occur at college sites; threat assessment process for reviewing risk and reaction. 
• Ensure appropriate training, communication and monitoring processes are in place and operating effectively to ensure that applicable laws, regulations and procedures relating to occupational health and safety, campus safety and security are understood and complied with by the college community. This includes ensuring appropriate threat assessment and emergency response plans (ie. lockdown and fire safety), are documented and related training occurs. 
• Act as an advisor to senior management on matters of safety, security, emergency management, high profile investigations and matters relating to Human Rights.  Liaising with outside agencies concerning student and/or employee conduct, public safety and emergency management issues 
• Strategic planning to address evolving changes and anticipated needs relating to safety, security, occupational health, and conflict resolution and investigation practices.  Analyze current operations and best practices to continually improve preparedness and response efforts. 
• Review safety and security related procedures/policies with college schools/ departments to ensure knowledge of and adherence to procedures/policies.
• Manage issues related to suspected criminal activities and inquiries by demonstrating superior public relations skills and representing the college in a positive manner.
• Oversees the Health and Safety team through a department Manager responsible for working with campus occupational health & safety committees, recommend corrective action to avoid injuries and prevent damage to college equipment and premises. 
• Using a collaborative approach with key internal and external partners and/or setting up working groups to concentrate effort on specific areas of focus, for example: preventative maintenance plans, workshop lockout procedures, communications, incident management, EMS co-ordination, training and forms management, etc.
• Serves as the Executive Sponsor of the Emergency Management System.
• Serves as Incident Commander in emergency situations.
• Directs the operation, maintenance and execution of the Emergency Response Plan including the coordination of effective communications and program training delivery to the college community and external response providers. 
• Lead lockdown development initiatives. Work with other departments to develop and implement the college Lockdown procedure at all locations. 
• Ensures the coordination and scheduling regular drills related to the college’s Lockdown and Fire Evacuation procedures and other emergency preparedness practices including live exercises with emergency responders and with local hospitals. 
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and interactions with appropriate local emergency service and safety authorities (Police/Fire/MOL) to develop protocols, ensure compliance, assist in investigations and prepare for emergency situations. Ensure external providers are familiar with college facilities and practices. 
• Functions as the primary security official for the college, working in concert with other college administrators as required to conduct sensitive investigations and generate reports on criminal activity. This may include investigation of students, staff, contractors and any other members of the college community. 
• Develops recommendations for new/revised campus security operational standards, level of service and programs.  Monitors ongoing developments in marketplace in terms of technologies and processes to promote identification and adoption of best practices
• Oversees the contract for contracted Campus Security personnel in the performance of their respective duties.  
• Provides 24/7 support, guidance and consultation on a variety of issues related to public safety, campus security and the contract security officers on all Georgian campuses. 
• Develop and implement investigative strategies related to protection/enforcement of college policy, facilities and grounds. 
• Work with Human Resources where employees are suspected or involved, ensuring confidentiality with regards to workplace crime and/or code of conduct investigations and compliance with privacy legislation.
• Working with the Student Success, investigate incidences of student misconduct or violence. 
• Prepare and analyze campus security and crime statistics.  Identify trends in occurrences and criminal activity and develop preventative or corrective measures.  
• Act on behalf of the college working with legal counsel on legal matters ensuring all related documentation is completed and confidentiality maintained. 
• Ensuring the establishment of a Threat Assessment committee and procedure, process, and protocols. Recommend when committee is required; Chair committee meetings and ensure appropriate action is taken in risk situations to ensure the safety and security of the college community. 
• Promotes effective HR planning; Maintains a high level of team performance and professional capacity through effective hiring, development, mentoring, workflow/goal setting, engagement and ongoing performance management (including coaching, mentoring and progressive discipline) 
• Ensures that the operational assignments of the team are carried out consistently with college policies and procedures, including recruiting, records procedures and other employment-related activities.
• Fosters a safe, respectful and supportive work environment in which fair employment practices extend to all members of the community
• Prepares and monitors operational and capital budgets to align with objectives
• Optimizes service and financial performance and ensures resources are used effectively
• Oversees performance metrics of portfolio areas; Contributes to broader portfolio metrics that measure progress on strategic priorities

Qualifications:

• Successfully completed a four-year degree in criminal justice, law enforcement or another relevant field.
• A minimum of 11 years’ experience which includes 5-10 years of experience in a security or policing environment plus 5-7 years of leadership experience. 
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing and/or conducting investigations.
• Proven leadership experience managing and leading change in safety and security initiatives 
• Preference for experience as a senior leader in policing or security
• Proven experience with change management at an organizational level
• Experience making presentations regarding investigations, safety, security and emergency management
• Proven success in obtaining cooperation and innovative solutions to complex problems
• Experience working in a matrix environment, building/managing relationships with senior leaders
• Demonstrated experience and competence in developing targeted training to diverse groups
• Knowledge of current trends, legislation, acts and regulations in safety, security, conflict resolution, investigations, emergency management and labour/management issues
• Experience in developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures
• Experience with strategic planning and complex report writing at a senior level; translates analysis into meaningful recommendations
• May be involved in responding to emergency occurrences 24 hours day/7 days week

Why Work with Us?

Georgian’s multiple campuses are in some of the most sought-after areas in Central Ontario. Our campuses play important roles in each of these communities, serving as centers for academic, social, and cultural activities, and contributing to the social and economic well-being of the areas.

In addition to a rewarding career, here are some of the other benefits offered to full-time employees of Georgian College:

• We offer a competitive compensation rate, comprehensive benefits plan and a generous vacation policy as well as CAAT defined-benefit pension plan which includes fully matched contributions.
• A tuition reimbursement program that offers reduced course fees for college staff and their dependents. 
• A holiday shut down period that allows employees to rest and relax with family and friends. 
• A flex work program for most positions allowing employees the flexibility of working both on campus and remotely.  
• All Georgian Employees have access to the EFAP:  Employees and their family members can call the program 24/7 for completely confidential support, information, and assistance.
• Campus Safety Services:  Georgian is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment through the delivery of professional health and safety, security, parking, emergency management, conflict resolution and investigative services.

For a more in depth look at what Georgian has to offer, check out our website.

Are you ready to Experience Georgian?

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: https://www.georgiancollege.ca/about-georgian/career-opportunities/ quoting Competition #137-26 by 11:59 pm on November 13, 2026. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.