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Main Purpose and Function

Known as the “living room of the Downtown Eastside,” Carnegie Centre offers educational, recreational, cultural and social programming for the benefit of low income people of the Downtown Eastside.

The Security Attendant I is a front line position with primary responsibilities in relationship building with community members, and Centre safety, security, access control and incident response and reporting. Security Attendants work to ensure that the Centre is safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces for the public and staff. Violence prevention is a priority at the Centre. Security Attendants are expected to use defusing/de-escalating skills when responding to all volatile situations. Physical intervention is always a last resort.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities 

• Monitoring entrances and facilitating access control of the facilities;
• Monitoring and upholding the Centre’s Cod of Conduct and standards of behaviour are being observed;
• Making regular patrols of the building;
• Providing support in the event of an emergency including first aid and overdose response;
• Understanding the needs of and assisting patrons in a supportive manner by providing information and making referrals on the services and activities provided by the Centre and other community partners;
• Assisting with front desk clerical activities such as answering phones, distributing mail, simple data entry when needed;
• Communicating information to other staff by way of log entries, incident reports and emails;
• Communicating effectively using a two-way radio;
• Maintaining health and safety standards;
• Receiving routine deliveries;
• Ability to understand and uphold occupational health and safety policies and procedures
• Performing janitorial and other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 10 (Grade 12 preferred);
• Knowledge of the Downtown Eastside community, local agencies, and services;
• Considerable knowledge of the Carnegie Community Centre’s rules, services and operations
• Experience working in a community, social service or health care environment would be an asset
• Occupational First Aid Level I certification or the ability to obtain one would be an asset
• Fluency in a second language would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the Downtown Eastside, agencies, services and resources
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental illness, conflict resolution and violence prevention
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including writing incident reports
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to respond to incident using defusing and de-escalation techniques
• Proven ability to respond to emergencies, walk long distances, and carry heavy items using moderate strength and agility
• A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

Business Unit/Department: Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: July 2025 

Position End Date: October 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-013: $27.04 to $31.66 per hour

Application Close: June 22, 2025

Main Purpose and Function 

The Security Coordinator assists in leading, developing, implementing, coordinating, decommissioning, and evaluating the operations of The Gathering Place Security Team. The Security Team utilizes a relational, trauma-informed approach to their work with community members while maintaining the safety and security of the staff and patrons of the Gathering Place. The Security Coordinator is responsible for leadership of access controls, security systems, policy and procedure development, violence prevention program, and their team’s performance and development.

This position works a compressed 4-day work week, Wednesday to Saturday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm. Hours and location of work may be changed in accordance with operational requirements and the Collective Agreement.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The Security Coordinator is responsible for:

Supervising and Leading Staff

• Under the guidance of the Operations Manager, participates in recruiting, selecting, hiring, training and evaluating staff who report to this position.
• Supervises the work of security staff including guidance, coaching and feedback to support their success.
• Establishes and practices appropriate professional boundaries in the Centre – with and between staff, volunteers and the community.
• Identifies gaps and organizes staff training and development to maintain appropriate professional standards of service delivery.
• Stays up to date on best practices in security, conflict de-escalation, mental health awareness, and cultural competency.

Health and Safety

• Ensures the occupational health and safety of staff, as per the City of Vancouver OH&S Program Manual and BC’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ensures compliance with WCB regulations and addressing areas of concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure that safety measures are followed to prevent accidents and assist in situations that may involve minor injuries (e.g., directing people to first aid supplies or staff).

Administration

• Monitors budget for security staffing, materials and supplies, and training. Recommends corrective action and outcomes as required to manage within budgets. 
• Maintains the incident reporting database (Resolver) including analyzing data, trends, and information to inform security operations.
• Disseminates information appropriately among stakeholders to endorse knowledge transfers occur effectively and regularly.
• Provides detailed incident reports to management, including any ongoing safety concerns or patterns of behavior that need addressing.
• Ensures all security systems, such as alarms, locks, and surveillance cameras, are functioning properly.
• Schedules security staff with support from the Operations Manager.
• Coordinates with emergency services, including Vancouver Police Department, Vancouver Fire & Rescue Service, and Ambulance as needed.

Policies and Procedures

• Works collaboratively with the Operations Manager in developing, implementing, and evaluating Centre policies and procedures in order to meet goals of a safe and secure environment based on Centre and City of Vancouver values, and ensures staff understand and are appropriately trained on policies and procedures.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for adapting policies and procedure as needed, to coordinate the security operations effectively.
• Provides support and oversight to the security staff in enforcing policies.

Risk Management

• Participates in the development and implementation of plans and procedures for the security operations to ensure the safety and security of the staff, patrons and facility, in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
• Works with the Operations Manager to balance operational requirements with risk reduction strategies, working to mitigate risk.
• Intervenes and investigates violent and critical incidents. Documenting and reporting on outcomes.
• Quickly, effectively, and efficiently responds to incidents of concern, including incidents of verbal abuse and threats, aggression, and violence.
• Displays professionalism and model respectful behavior to patrons, setting the tone for a respectful and peaceful environment.
• Monitors the overall atmosphere of the Center, noting any signs of agitation, intoxication, or other behaviors that could pose risks to safety.
• Continuously monitors the facility through surveillance cameras, on-site presence, or walk-throughs to detect any potential safety hazards or disturbances.

Community Relationships

• Participates in internal and external committees or work groups for the development of programs related to community safety issues; participates in neighbourhood outreach activities; and follows up on security related complaints.
• Understands the needs of and assists patrons in a supportive manner by providing information and making referrals on the services and activities provided by the Centre and other community partners; Mediates any disputes or conflicts that may arise between patrons or between patrons and staff.
• Regularly meets with patrons and community members to discuss any service suspensions, access restrictions, appeals, and/or complaints.
• Builds relationships with local law enforcement and emergency services to ensure effective collaboration when needed.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses in social sciences or related field, plus considerable related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Security and violence prevention experience in a similar environment
• Preferred education includes: Non Violent Crisis Intervention, Mental Health First Aid, Overdose Response and Basic or Advanced Security training

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of security policies, techniques, principles, standards and requirements as they relate to the work performed.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and impartiality
• Considerable knowledge base of principles and techniques related to safety, security, violence prevention policies and techniques and incident debriefing
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, and supporting processes that ensure work is conducted in a physically and psychologically safe manner.
• Considerable knowledge of the attitudes, challenges, and concerns of Centre patrons and a commitment to support integration into community setting
• Ability to maintain strong professional boundaries
• Considerable knowledge of modern office management procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and oversee security operations and to develop, present, and implement security plans, policies, and protocols.
• Ability to supervise a subordinate group engaged in security, reception, and information referral.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of integral and external contacts, including representatives of other municipal departments and agencies, neighbourhood business owners and residents, and centre staff and patrons, and to effectively participate in a variety of external committees.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations with firmness and tact while remaining sensitive to patrons’ essential needs and background.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency and high conflict situations including anticipating problems before they occur.
• Ability to investigate critical incidents, conduct meetings with community members, and facilitate access restrictions.
• Self-awareness and commitment to values of diversity and equity and the reduction of acts of interpersonal violence

Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

• Basic First Aid (Occupational First Aid Level 1)

A Police Record Check clearance is required and must be maintained for this position.

Business Unit/Department: Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: August, 2025

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-020: $35.72 to $42.04 per hour

Application Close: June 24, 2025

JOB SUMMARY: As part of Securitas Mobile operation provides guard services to project a security presence, which may include operating a vehicle to perform patrol, inspection, and/or incident response services. 

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) is committed to being the international leader in fire, rescue, community risk reduction, and staff safety and wellness. Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working to be the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our team and being part of a dynamic, exciting, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

VFRS employs over 850 people, has 20 fire halls, a training site, and two fire prevention offices. In addition to fire suppression, VFRS provides pre-hospital care, vehicle rescue, marine response, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and many other emergency services in Vancouver. We work to create safe communities through public education for all ages, fire prevention and inspection services, and by working closely with partner agencies and community groups.

Application Close: Open until vacancies filled

Overview

SCHEDULE: Sunday to Thursday 0830 - 1630 (Full Time)

PAY RATE: $30 

Securitas, a global leader in the security industry, has been providing security services since 1899. With over 7,000 employees in 24 offices across Canada and 320 000 employees globally, we possess the experience and knowledge to offer a broad range of services including: Leading Technology Solutions, Remote Guarding, On-site and Mobile Guarding, and Investigations.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager in Richmond

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·       The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.

·       Reporting directly to the District Manager the Site Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining profitable relationships with our Client. As the primary external representative to our customer, the Site Manager must convey a sense of expertise in all of our services in a professional manner.

·       All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.

·       Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.

·       In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.

·       All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Schedules guards on the site

·       Creates and maintains client Post Orders.

·       Creates strong customer relationships.

·       Establishes and maintains an effective liaison with the client through regularly scheduled calls and communications as outlined in Best Practices.

·       Resolves all client and guard issues in consultation with District Manager

·       Responds and resolves site emergencies and issues.

·       Supports Branch Office

·       Ensures compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act.

·       Investigates accidents and/or critical injuries on-site.

·       Other duties as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

·       Must be self motivated and have the ability to relate to and communicate with individuals at all levels.

·       Must be able to organize and prioritize to support an effective/efficient operation and accomplishment of stated goals.

·       Superior communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills.

·       Ability to work equally well in a team environment while being a self starter.

·       Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

·       Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.

·       Ability to work effectively as a part of a team as well as independently.

·       Strong customer service and customer orientation skills.

·       Superior computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       University degree or College diploma in a related field or combination of experience and education

·       Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience preferably within the Security industry is essential.

Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Makes periodic patrols to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment. Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises. Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons. Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations. Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents. Prepares logs and reports as required. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity. 

Overview

Overview

Main Purpose and Function
Known as the “living room of the Downtown South,” The Gathering Place Community Centre offers educational, recreational, cultural and social programming for the benefit of low income people of the Downtown South.The Security Attendant I is a front line position with primary responsibilities in relationship building with community members, and Centre safety, security, access control and incident response and reporting. Security Attendants work to ensure that the Centre is safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces for the public and staff. Violence prevention is a priority at the Centre. Security Attendants are expected to use defusing/de-escalating skills when responding to all volatile situations. Physical intervention is always a last resort.

Business Unit/Department: Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: November, 2024 

Positions Avaliable: Multiple

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-013: $27.04 to $31.66 per hour