Associate Director, Safety and Security
- ON, Canada
- Ontario, Canada, Canada
Admin Group: Pay Band 12: $113,514 - $141,892 per annum, commensurate on education and experience. · Full-time
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- Admin Group: Pay Band 12: $113,514 - $141,892 per annum, commensurate on education and experience.
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Position Summary
Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Associate Director, Safety and Security at St. Lawrence College provides strategic leadership and operational management to ensure a safe, secure, and inclusive tri-campus environment for all staff, students, and visitors. The incumbent oversees emergency planning and response, security operations, parking management, life safety systems, and occupational health and safety programs, ensuring full compliance with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
In alignment with the College’s commitment to Belonging, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI), and Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being (IWKB), the Associate Director fosters a culture of respect, equity, and cultural safety within all aspects of campus safety and security operations. The role plays a critical part in advancing proactive and compassionate approaches, including membership of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and liaising with the Student Rights and Responsibilities team, addressing complex behavioral risks and promoting the well-being of the campus community.
Amidst an evolving risk landscape, the Associate Director champions business continuity planning, ensuring that the College is prepared to respond effectively to crises and maintain essential operations. By developing, implementing, and continuously improving comprehensive safety and security management systems, the incumbent monitors and reports on performance metrics and drives continuous improvement, supporting the College’s mission to provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A minimum of a 3-year Diploma or Degree in Criminology or Sociology.
A minimum of 9 years of experience leading safety and security responses, aligning operations and responses with health and safety legislation, and an understanding of the post-secondary sector and working in a unionized environment are key elements for success in this role. Essential that the incumbent have previous experience with crisis response planning and implementation. Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, standards, principles/practices and ministry policies affecting the College (i.e., WHMIS, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Building and Fire Code) is required as well as a proven ability to write and train staff/students on policy and procedures and the ability to provide incident documentation.
Other Required Qualifications:
The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location and work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the college’s Telework Policy.
SaLary & Terms
THIS IS A FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION
This posting is for an existing vacancy at St. Lawrence College. The College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People & Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.
This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Associate Director, Safety and Security at St. Lawrence College provides strategic leadership and operational management to ensure a safe, secure, and inclusive tri-campus environment for all staff, students, and visitors. The incumbent oversees emergency planning and response, security operations, parking management, life safety systems, and occupational health and safety programs, ensuring full compliance with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
In alignment with the College’s commitment to Belonging, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI), and Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being (IWKB), the Associate Director fosters a culture of respect, equity, and cultural safety within all aspects of campus safety and security operations. The role plays a critical part in advancing proactive and compassionate approaches, including membership of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and liaising with the Student Rights and Responsibilities team, addressing complex behavioral risks and promoting the well-being of the campus community.
Amidst an evolving risk landscape, the Associate Director champions business continuity planning, ensuring that the College is prepared to respond effectively to crises and maintain essential operations. By developing, implementing, and continuously improving comprehensive safety and security management systems, the incumbent monitors and reports on performance metrics and drives continuous improvement, supporting the College’s mission to provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A minimum of a 3-year Diploma or Degree in Criminology or Sociology.
A minimum of 9 years of experience leading safety and security responses, aligning operations and responses with health and safety legislation, and an understanding of the post-secondary sector and working in a unionized environment are key elements for success in this role. Essential that the incumbent have previous experience with crisis response planning and implementation. Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, standards, principles/practices and ministry policies affecting the College (i.e., WHMIS, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Building and Fire Code) is required as well as a proven ability to write and train staff/students on policy and procedures and the ability to provide incident documentation.
Other Required Qualifications:
- Prior experience leading safety and security responses
- Aligning operations and responses with health and safety legislation
- Understanding of the post-secondary sector and working in a unionized environment are key elements for success in this role
- Essential that the incumbent have previous experience with crisis response planning and implementation.
The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location and work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the college’s Telework Policy.
SaLary & Terms
- Admin Group: Pay Band 12: $113,514 - $141,892 per annum, commensurate on education and experience.
- Hours per week: 37.5
- Posted Date: November 6, 2026
- Closing Date: November 20, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)
- Contract End Date: December 31, 2027
- Job Duties & Responsibilities
THIS IS A FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION
This posting is for an existing vacancy at St. Lawrence College. The College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People & Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.
This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead strategic and operational safety and security across the college’s three campuses, overseeing emergency response, security operations, parking, life safety systems, and occupational health and safety compliance. Advance business continuity, behavioral risk response, inclusive and culturally safe practices, and continuous improvement through policies, training, and performance monitoring.
Requirements
Requires a minimum three-year diploma or degree in Criminology or Sociology and at least nine years of experience leading safety and security responses. Candidates must have crisis response planning and implementation experience, knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and codes, and the ability to develop and train others on policies and procedures and document incidents; post-secondary and unionized workplace experience are important.
Skills
- Safety And Security Leadership
- Emergency Planning And Response
- Crisis Response Planning
- Security Operations
- Parking Management
- Life Safety Systems
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Legislative And Regulatory Compliance
- Business Continuity Planning
- Risk Management
- Behavioral Risk Intervention
- Policy Development
- Staff And Student Training
- Incident Documentation
- Performance Monitoring
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, And Cultural Safety
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Management & Leadership
- Education
- Administrative
Keywords
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Emergency Planning
- Crisis Response
- Security Operations
- Campus Safety
- Occupational Health And Safety Act
- WHMIS
- Building Code
- Fire Code
- Ministry Policies
- Business Continuity
- Risk Management
- Behavioral Intervention Team
- Student Rights And Responsibilities
- Life Safety Systems
- Parking Management
- Incident Documentation
- Policy Development
- Staff And Student Training
- Legislative Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Post-Secondary Education
- Unionized Environment
- Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion
- Indigenous Ways Of Knowing And Being
- Cultural Safety
- Performance Metrics
- Continuous Improvement