Community Safety Team Manager
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PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
##Be Part of Something Meaningful!
Join the Public Safety Department as the Community Safety Team (CST) Manager, a role dedicated to strengthening the safety, well-being, and resiliency of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw. Through a trauma-informed, culturally grounded, community-centered approach, you will oversee the frontline Community Safety Team—supporting prevention, intervention, education, and safety initiatives across our communities.
In this leadership role, you will guide CST operations, build strong relationships with community members, coordinate with policing and social service partners, and support strategic and operational planning within the Public Safety Department. Your work will help uphold safety, trust, and connection throughout the Nation.
##What You’ll Do
- Participate in departmental strategic and operational planning processes linked to community safety.
- Implement community safety strategies, SOPs, and continuous improvement practices.
- Manage, supervise, train, and develop the Community Safety Team, including scheduling and coaching.
- Support timely responses to incidents, emergencies, inquiries, and complaints.
- Oversee patrols, safety inspections, and hazard identification across communities.
- Ensure CST provides support to people in need and connects them to appropriate resources.
- Ensure compliance with Council directives, policies, and by-laws, including facilitation of warnings, notices, tickets, and permits.
- Monitor community intelligence and social media commentary related to safety.
- Oversee submission of daily reports, note taking, and complaint/request logs.
- Maintain accurate records on incidents, patrols, safety initiatives, and operational activities.
- Prepare or support budgets, funding applications, program evaluations, and Council/community briefings.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on program performance and outcomes.
- Build trust and positive working relationships with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people.
- Collaborate with Public Safety staff to operationalize community safety objectives.
- Liaise with a wide range of partners—including IFNU, RCMP, Fire, Emergency Services, municipal by-law officers, VCH, FNHA, Conservation Officers, and other key agencies.
##What We’re Looking For
- Experience in community safety, law enforcement, or related fields.
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to support and motivate a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of emergency response, safety protocols, and risk assessment.
- Ability to navigate sensitive situations with diplomacy and cultural humility.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools.
- Strong judgment, analytical skills, and ability to make safety-related decisions under pressure.
- Undergraduate degree + 6–7 years relevant experience or related diploma + 8–9 years relevant experience.
- Training in conflict resolution, mediation, de-escalation, critical incident stress management, trauma-informed practices, or related areas.
- Experience leading a service-delivery team to a high standard.
- Public relations and communications experience.
- Experience working in a First Nations environment.
- Expert knowledge of public safety, security, and incident-management best practices.
- Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 4 or 5; Class 7N may be considered).
- Ability to travel between North Shore and Squamish Valley communities.
- Willingness to work paid overtime on short notice.
##Why Work With Us
-Impactful Work– Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging) -Professional Growth– We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development -Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values– Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
Salary:$75,000 - $112,500
Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.
About SQUAMISH NATION
THE NATION TODAY The Squamish Nation is a vibrant and dynamic Coast Salish Nation, with a strong culture, rich history and bright future.
The Squamish Nation has existed and prospered within our traditional territory since time immemorial. We are Coast Salish people. Our language is the Squamish language. Our society is, and always has been, organized and sophisticated, with complex laws and rules governing all forms of social relations, economic rights and relations with other First Nations. We have never ceded or surrendered title to our lands, rights to our resources or the power to make decisions within our territory.
The modern era of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw was declared on July 23, 1923 through the “Prayer of Amalgamation.” This was the result of eight years of discussion, planning and a legal agreement signed by the 16 Skwxwú7mesh Chiefs. This document was the instrument to declare that the traditional governance of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw, our People and lands, is still in place. The hard working Squamish Nation people of the time laid the groundwork for the growth and development of the society we enjoy today.
The Skwxwú7mesh stelmexw (Squamish People) continue to reside in the area now described as the lower Mainland of British Columbia. The largest proportion of Squamish Nation members reside on several urban reserves in the city of Vancouver, North and West Vancouver and the municipality of Squamish, B.C.
The Nation’s population is scattered among nine communities stretching from North Vancouver to the northern area of Howe Sound. Over 60% of the more than 3,600 Squamish Nation members live on-reserve and membership is determined by guidelines set out in the Squamish Nation Membership Code.
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY The Squamish Nation is a leader in the field of First Nations economic development. The Squamish Nation’s sources of revenue are taxation, leases and Squamish-owned businesses, such as:
Mosquito Creek Marina Lynnwood Marina North Vancouver Smoke Shop at Mosquito Creek Squamish Valley Gas LP Superstore Gas Bar, North Vancouver Capilano River RV Park, West Vancouver Northwest Squamish Forestry LP The Park Royal Shopping Centre, International Plaza, and Greater Vancouver Storage Sewage Plant, are a few examples of existing tenants on Squamish Nation lands.
In addition to revenue generated from existing leases and businesses, the Squamish Nation plans to develop various parcels of lands, including proposed developments at Seymour, Capilano, Kitsilano, Chekwelp and Stawamus. Proceeds from new developments will support ongoing programs and services for Squamish Nation membership, as well as acquire new lands, provide infrastructure, and provide finance options for member housing.
TREATY NEGOTIATIONS From the time of the arrival of the first Europeans in the Lower Mainland area, the Squamish Nation has asserted our right to the land and resources in the territories that we have inhabited for thousands of years.
The Squamish Nation is seeking a resolution for the long outstanding claim to our traditional territories. Squamish Nation’s Statement of Intent to negotiate was accepted by the British Columbia Treaty Commission December, 1993. This is the first of six stages of the British Columbia Treaty Commission’s process. Presently, Squamish Nation is in the third stage of the process.
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Community Safety Team Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
##Be Part of Something Meaningful!
Join the Public Safety Department as the Community Safety Team (CST) Manager, a role dedicated to strengthening the safety, well-being, and resiliency of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw. Through a trauma-informed, culturally grounded, community-centered approach, you will oversee the frontline Community Safety Team—supporting prevention, intervention, education, and safety initiatives across our communities.
In this leadership role, you will guide CST operations, build strong relationships with community members, coordinate with policing and social service partners, and support strategic and operational planning within the Public Safety Department. Your work will help uphold safety, trust, and connection throughout the Nation.
##What You’ll Do
- Participate in departmental strategic and operational planning processes linked to community safety.
- Implement community safety strategies, SOPs, and continuous improvement practices.
- Manage, supervise, train, and develop the Community Safety Team, including scheduling and coaching.
- Support timely responses to incidents, emergencies, inquiries, and complaints.
- Oversee patrols, safety inspections, and hazard identification across communities.
- Ensure CST provides support to people in need and connects them to appropriate resources.
- Ensure compliance with Council directives, policies, and by-laws, including facilitation of warnings, notices, tickets, and permits.
- Monitor community intelligence and social media commentary related to safety.
- Oversee submission of daily reports, note taking, and complaint/request logs.
- Maintain accurate records on incidents, patrols, safety initiatives, and operational activities.
- Prepare or support budgets, funding applications, program evaluations, and Council/community briefings.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on program performance and outcomes.
- Build trust and positive working relationships with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people.
- Collaborate with Public Safety staff to operationalize community safety objectives.
- Liaise with a wide range of partners—including IFNU, RCMP, Fire, Emergency Services, municipal by-law officers, VCH, FNHA, Conservation Officers, and other key agencies.
##What We’re Looking For
- Experience in community safety, law enforcement, or related fields.
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to support and motivate a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of emergency response, safety protocols, and risk assessment.
- Ability to navigate sensitive situations with diplomacy and cultural humility.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools.
- Strong judgment, analytical skills, and ability to make safety-related decisions under pressure.
- Undergraduate degree + 6–7 years relevant experience or related diploma + 8–9 years relevant experience.
- Training in conflict resolution, mediation, de-escalation, critical incident stress management, trauma-informed practices, or related areas.
- Experience leading a service-delivery team to a high standard.
- Public relations and communications experience.
- Experience working in a First Nations environment.
- Expert knowledge of public safety, security, and incident-management best practices.
- Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 4 or 5; Class 7N may be considered).
- Ability to travel between North Shore and Squamish Valley communities.
- Willingness to work paid overtime on short notice.
##Why Work With Us
-Impactful Work– Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging) -Professional Growth– We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development -Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values– Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
Salary:$75,000 - $112,500
Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.
About SQUAMISH NATION
THE NATION TODAY The Squamish Nation is a vibrant and dynamic Coast Salish Nation, with a strong culture, rich history and bright future.
The Squamish Nation has existed and prospered within our traditional territory since time immemorial. We are Coast Salish people. Our language is the Squamish language. Our society is, and always has been, organized and sophisticated, with complex laws and rules governing all forms of social relations, economic rights and relations with other First Nations. We have never ceded or surrendered title to our lands, rights to our resources or the power to make decisions within our territory.
The modern era of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw was declared on July 23, 1923 through the “Prayer of Amalgamation.” This was the result of eight years of discussion, planning and a legal agreement signed by the 16 Skwxwú7mesh Chiefs. This document was the instrument to declare that the traditional governance of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw, our People and lands, is still in place. The hard working Squamish Nation people of the time laid the groundwork for the growth and development of the society we enjoy today.
The Skwxwú7mesh stelmexw (Squamish People) continue to reside in the area now described as the lower Mainland of British Columbia. The largest proportion of Squamish Nation members reside on several urban reserves in the city of Vancouver, North and West Vancouver and the municipality of Squamish, B.C.
The Nation’s population is scattered among nine communities stretching from North Vancouver to the northern area of Howe Sound. Over 60% of the more than 3,600 Squamish Nation members live on-reserve and membership is determined by guidelines set out in the Squamish Nation Membership Code.
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY The Squamish Nation is a leader in the field of First Nations economic development. The Squamish Nation’s sources of revenue are taxation, leases and Squamish-owned businesses, such as:
Mosquito Creek Marina Lynnwood Marina North Vancouver Smoke Shop at Mosquito Creek Squamish Valley Gas LP Superstore Gas Bar, North Vancouver Capilano River RV Park, West Vancouver Northwest Squamish Forestry LP The Park Royal Shopping Centre, International Plaza, and Greater Vancouver Storage Sewage Plant, are a few examples of existing tenants on Squamish Nation lands.
In addition to revenue generated from existing leases and businesses, the Squamish Nation plans to develop various parcels of lands, including proposed developments at Seymour, Capilano, Kitsilano, Chekwelp and Stawamus. Proceeds from new developments will support ongoing programs and services for Squamish Nation membership, as well as acquire new lands, provide infrastructure, and provide finance options for member housing.
TREATY NEGOTIATIONS From the time of the arrival of the first Europeans in the Lower Mainland area, the Squamish Nation has asserted our right to the land and resources in the territories that we have inhabited for thousands of years.
The Squamish Nation is seeking a resolution for the long outstanding claim to our traditional territories. Squamish Nation’s Statement of Intent to negotiate was accepted by the British Columbia Treaty Commission December, 1993. This is the first of six stages of the British Columbia Treaty Commission’s process. Presently, Squamish Nation is in the third stage of the process.