Security and Emergency Services Manager

We are here to launch, advance, and evolve careers — join us and make an impact. Job Description About Bow Valley College For 60 years, Calgary’s college has grown to prepare 14,000 students annually for meaningful careers in health care, social services, business, technology, and creative industries. Every program has a Work Integrated Learning requirement, ensuring students contribute to the workplace before they graduate. With a strong focus on advanced simulation training and Alberta’s evolving needs, Bow Valley College’s new Health Care Centre of Excellence is working to expand space and programs, aimed at graduating four-times as many health professionals annually by 2036. Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, we combine innovative learning with hands-on experience. Home to Alberta’s only major e-sports arena and a state-of-the-art digital production hub. Learn more about the opportunities Bow Valley College creates for students, Calgary, and Alberta at bowvalleycollege.ca . Position Summary The Security and Emergency Services Manager is responsible for managing and providing leadership in the planning, directing, and reviewing of security services and operations at Bow Valley College. This includes responsibility for day-to-day security protection, security prevention, emergency preparedness, security investigations, protection of facilities and assets, video surveillance dispatch, access control, incident command, and Chief Fire Warden duties. The role has overall responsibility for identifying and addressing current and future security requirements and determining major security policies and initiatives that support public safety across the College community. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Manager leads the development and oversight of security programs and operational practices that reduce exposure to personal, physical, and financial risk while fostering a safe and secure environment for students, employees, contractors, and visitors. With demonstrated experience in law enforcement or criminal justice environments, the Manager serves as the College’s primary security representative and liaison with external agencies and organizations, including municipal, provincial, and federal regulatory and emergency response partners. What You'll Be Doing: Lead Security Operations and Emergency Preparedness:  Lead and oversee campus security operations for the downtown campus and support offsite campuses as needed, ensuring the protection of students, employees, contractors, visitors, and College assets. Manage emergency preparedness programs, critical incident command procedures, emergency response documentation, and training exercises to support the continuous improvement of the College’s Emergency Management Program. Oversee contracted security services responsible for day-to-day campus protection, monitor operational effectiveness through incident reporting and trend…