GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire. Our people live our values through the work they do and the results they deliver. Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity.

We are currently on the hunt for an experienced Manager, Security and Safety, to help us ensure the security of the property and safety of all building occupants. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is experienced in the property management security industry (ideally within retail or commercial).

The successful candidate will own the safety and security umbrella for this property alongside the Property Manager and Director Property Manager. You will oversee a team of contract security guards while ensuring that the building’s staffing demands are consistently met.

As this is a unique property, with employees at various levels working within, we are looking for a security professional who not only understands security processes and policies but also has previous security management experience. This role requires a high level of diplomacy, tact, and common sense and the successful candidate will be well versed in dealing with all levels of management with skill and ease.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who can oversee a contract security team, ensuring professionalism, consistency, empathy, and efficiency in all matters.

This role has a strong administrative component, so having strong attention to detail and organizational skills are important. You will be responsible for executing security programs and ensuring that the property is compliant with our corporate national security standards. Outside of having a general knowledge of the criminal code as well as strong familiarity with provincial legislation such as the Trespass to Property Act, Mental Health Act and similar legislation, you will be tasked with using your knowledge and judgement to deal with a variety of daily situations that occur at this property.

You will have the ability to impact and lead the decision-making practices for anything related to security and safety at this property and will measure performance utilizing pre-defined KPI’s.

You will collaborate with staff, property management partners, the city, local police, and the fire department. A collaborative and strong relationship approach is a must have. Additionally, you should be passionate about security and life safety but also recognize the importance of customer service as this is one of GWLRA’s core values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and delivering local physical security risk training around raising awareness, red flags and, where warranted, training materials in response to material physical security incidents.
• Identifying and prioritizing assets, risk assessing assets and implementing action plans using the Lifeco Facilities Threat Risk Assessment Methodology.
• Escalating and reporting critical physical security incidents to Business Segment IMT who will then escalate to the appropriate layer of the incident management organization, as required (Leaders, security personnel and Human Resources).
• Reporting critical physical security incidents to Lifeco Corporate Security as soon as practicable (Leaders, security personnel, Human Resources and Business Segment IMT).
• Responding to, managing, documenting, and investigating physical security incidents.
• Liaising with law enforcement for physical security incidents.
• Security Risk Marker reporting to Corporate Security as part of the Lifeco Physical Security Risk Control Statement and Risk Function Indicators program. This may include performance metrics for Security Officer vendor evaluation.
• Overall responsibility for the third-party security contractor at the Winnipeg campus including monitoring guard scheduling, performance appraisals, discipline, record keeping, and delegating administrative duties (Perspective Reports, Nuisance alarm oversight, ACMS database administration).
• Where required, for security-related projects, prepare specifications, tender and award contracts in accordance with GWLRA policies and procedures.
• Review and participate in the approval of tenant construction projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Where required, for security-related projects, manage various tenant, operating, repair and capital projects; working with various internal and external groups to bring forward best practices, building improvements, energy efficiency measures, and ideas for long term improvement. Plan and prepare communications bulletins, access requirements, tenant impact reduction strategies for successful project outcomes.
• Share in the preparation of first draft of property budgets (both operating expenses and capital).
• Implement and maintain various national and/or regional initiatives; including but not limited to monthly compliance questions and annual property risk management and health and safety inspection.
• Be responsible and accountable for the departments OH&S compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of five years of direct work experience in a senior building operations role within commercial high rise building operations.
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with all business units.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve quality results.
• Organizational & Leadership Skills.
• Decision Making Skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days per year
• Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
• Eligible to participate in our annual performance based bonus program
• A comprehensive health benefits plan that supports you and your family
• Up to $2,000 annual education allowance
• Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Many social and team events!

Our Business

Learn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA.

Our Commitment to Diversity

GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

GWL Realty Advisors does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GWL Realty Advisors, directly or indirectly, will be considered GWL Realty Advisors property. GWL Realty Advisors will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.