Manager, Safety & Security

Manager, Safety & Security

Yorkville University

Location:

Toronto, ON
Department:
Facilities
Reference #: MG - YOU - 9997

Yorkville University is recruiting for an experienced and hands‑on Manager, Safety & Security to oversee day to day safety, security, and workplace health & safety operations, across all campus and office locations. Reporting to the Director, Facilities & Real Estate, this leadership role is responsible for leading contracted security services, emergency preparedness, health and safety programs, and incident response to ensure safe, secure, and compliant learning and working environments that support student success.

Yorkville University is founded on the belief that education is a catalyst for transformation. Guided by a mission to democratize access to higher learning, Yorkville creates pathways for learners from all backgrounds to achieve their goals and advance their careers. Together with Toronto Film School, the university offers creative and academic programs at both the college and university levels, fostering a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts intersect.

Since 2004, Yorkville has been one of Canada’s few private, for profit, degree granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Its programs are designed to be rigorous, flexible, and industry informed, supporting learners in gaining the skills, knowledge, and professional designations valued by employers. Many of Yorkville’s students are adults balancing education with work and personal commitments, and the university’s flexible delivery ensures that learning enhances their lives rather than interrupting them.

Yorkville’s community is vibrant, diverse, and united by a shared commitment to access. Faculty and staff across teaching, operations, and technology work to remove barriers and expand opportunity, nurturing an inclusive and supportive environment for both learners and employees. Over the years, Yorkville has introduced several first of their kind programs, contributing to the evolution of Canada’s educational landscape while staying rooted in its long standing principles of relevance, quality, and achievability.

At its core, Yorkville University is defined by human connection, empowering people to reimagine their futures in a community built on opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Reporting to the Director, Facilities & Real Estate, this role is responsible for ensuring consistent, compliant, and effective safety and security practices that protect students, employees, faculty, and visitors.

The Manager provides leadership to contracted security services, supports emergency preparedness and incident response, and plays a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, healthy office and campus environment. The Manager collaborates with other operational team members to achieve seamless solutions that reflect organizational values and best practices.

• Manage daily safety and security operations across multiple locations, including oversight of contracted security providers through KPI management, performance reviews, and contract administration to ensure effective service delivery.
• Coordinate and provide security support for convocation ceremonies, serving as the primary liaison with venue security teams and providing on-site support during events.
• Develop, implement, and monitor security policies, procedures, and best practices, including emergency preparedness and response protocols.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety and security staff and contractors, ensuring alignment with organizational policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Identify risks by conducting workplace safety inspections, security audits, and threat assessments; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health & safety legislation and support internal H&S programs.

• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, follow up, and documentation related to security, safety, and workplace incidents.
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