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- Full-time
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Simon Fraser University

Director, Physical Safety & Strategic Security Solutions

Burnaby, BC, Canada

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Apply by: Nov 6, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

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Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Safety & Risk Services provides institution-wide leadership in safety, security and risk management across SFU's Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver campuses. The team supports a safe, welcoming and resilient university through Campus Public Safety, physical safety and security, emergency and business continuity planning, environmental health and safety, and enterprise risk services. We work collaboratively with academic and service units to safeguard people, facilities and assets while enabling SFU's teaching, research and community mission. Our culture is collaborative, service-focused, solutions-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

About the Role

The Director, Physical Safety & Strategic Security Solutions provides pan-institutional leadership to advance SFU's physical safety and strategic security program. The role oversees integrated security systems, technology and service standards supporting the 24/7/365 Security Operations Centre and leads physical environment threat, vulnerability and risk assessments, compliance, audit and strategic security programming. Working across all three campuses, the Director will help modernize access control, CCTV, alarms, life-safety and related security infrastructure; establish consistent standards; guide long-range lifecycle planning; and partner with IT, Information Security, Facilities, researchers and campus leaders. This strategic leadership role has significant responsibility for enterprise security risk management, infrastructure modernization, operational resilience and safeguarding sensitive teaching and research environments.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and pragmatic security leader who can translate complex risk, technology and compliance issues into clear, workable solutions. They bring strong judgment, analytical capability and strategic planning skills, with deep knowledge of integrated physical security systems and enterprise risk. They build trust across diverse stakeholder groups, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, and are comfortable leading modernization in a complex, multi-campus environment. Success requires a service mindset, sound decision-making under pressure, strong vendor and project leadership, and a commitment to safe, welcoming university environments.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Engineering, Security Risk Management, Information Security or relevant field, and 8 years of increasingly senior leadership experience in an enterprise-level security leadership role, within a large public sector, multi-jurisdictional organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Extensive knowledge of integrated safety and security systems, including access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, life-safety systems and SOC integrations.
Strong understanding of physical security infrastructure, secure enterprise IT ecosystems, systems hardening and data protection requirements.
Excellent knowledge of public safety and enterprise security legislation, regulations, compliance requirements and industry best practices.
Exceptional strategic and operational planning, project leadership, analytical judgment and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build strong stakeholder partnerships.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):

4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Position requires participation in leadership on-call rotations and response outside normal working hours in emergencies. The incumbent must be able to maintain Vulnerable Sector Screening, applicable federal security clearance, a valid BC Class 5 driver's licence, and a valid BC Security Worker's licence.

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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Responsibilities

The Director provides pan-institutional leadership to advance physical safety and strategic security programs across all campuses. They oversee integrated security systems, manage threat and risk assessments, and lead infrastructure modernization projects.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 8 years of senior leadership experience in enterprise-level security. Strong knowledge of integrated security systems, public safety legislation, and project management is required.

Skills

Strategic security planning
Enterprise risk management
Physical security systems
Access control
CCTV surveillance
Intrusion detection
Life-safety systems
Project leadership
Compliance management
Threat assessment
Vulnerability assessment
Stakeholder management
Operational resilience
Infrastructure modernization
Data protection

Benefits

4 weeks vacation
Hybrid-work program
On-campus tuition waiver
Off-campus tuition reimbursements
Professional development funds

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Keywords

Physical Safety
Strategic Security
Risk Management
Security Operations Centre
Access Control
CCTV
Intrusion Detection
Life-safety Systems
Enterprise Security
Infrastructure Modernization
Compliance
Audit
Vulnerability Assessment
Threat Assessment
Operational Resilience
Public Safety
Project Leadership
Stakeholder Partnerships
Data Protection
Systems Hardening
Vulnerable Sector Screening
Security Worker's Licence

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