Job Information
Brookfield Properties Assistant Manager, Security & Life Safety in Toronto, Ontario
Location
Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street
Business
At Brookfield Properties, our global network and relationships are here for our tenants and partners — wherever they are in the world. Where going to work never feels routine. We integrate commercial real estate with world-class shops, restaurants, and entertainment, creating spaces where work and play don’t just coexist, but thrive. If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
This position assists the Manager, Security & Life Safety in overseeing the day to day functioning of Security and Life Safety operations including the overall safety and security of tenants, staff, contractors and public at Brookfield Place Toronto.
This role will help ensure compliance as determined by Brookfield Properties and Government Regulations by applying Security Risk Management principles to mitigate risks, protect assets, as well as the Brookfield “brand”.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain tenant relationships, meet with tenants regularly, review all tenant billing and reports
Manage card access systems, CCTV application and other departmental technical applications as required
Order inventories and obtain tendered quotes for Life Safety, Security and Health and Safety. Create purchase orders as required
Regularly edit and distribute reports to department managers
Prepare and coordinate Emergency Preparedness trainings
Prepare and coordinate Fire Wardens trainings
Compliance:
Monitor and coordinate inspection and maintenance of Life Safety & Security Systems
Ensure compliance with all local, provincial, & Federal laws pertaining to Life Safety, Health & Safety & Security
Design, create and implement policy and procedures to ensure that the best safety practices are being followed
Research new technologies or practices to ensure that complex stays current with industry standards
Maintain policy and training documents to establish due diligence
Plan and assists with annual fire evacuation exercises. Provide training for all occupants, including tenants, staff and contract service providers
Initiate or follow-up investigations to theft, Life Safety, Health & Safety or Liability occurrences on the property as directed and make corrective recommendations
Plan and assist in maintaining property operational budget and capital projects
Leadership Responsibilities:
Assist with supervision of staff in addition to indirectly supervising up to 40 contract staff
Train and mentor contract site supervisor
Provide adequate training to staff to ensure duties are performed safely and effectively
Provide and/or facilitate education and training to tenants, staff and contractors to create a safe and secure environment
Coordinate and supervise operations in Manager’s absence
Must be prepared in case of emergencies: carry cellphone and 24-hour emergency contact information
Must be available to work flexible hours, including various shifts and after hours
QUALIFICATIONS
SERVICE / PERSONAL SKILLS:
This position requires a dedicated team player with a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service. Superior interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) are necessary in addition to a professional telephone manner. Organizational, time management, multi-tasking and presentation skills are essential. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities; including the ability to supervise, develop and motivate staff as required. Proven problem solving, dispute resolution, prioritization and decision-making skills are needed in order to perform successfully in the role.
EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Minimum of 5 years direct experience in security and life safety is required
Knowledge of current security industry practices is required
Experience with security and life safety issues in a high-rise commercial office building is preferred
Experience working with budgets and budget related processes is preferred
Experience in Emergency Management
Experience with JOHSC
Ability to read and interpret Federal and Provincial legislation: Criminal Code; Trespass to Property Act; Occupational Health & Safety Act; Workplace Safety & Insurance Act; Canadian & Ontario Building Code; Fire Code
At minimum, an intermediate skill level in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Access, as well as Adobe and the Internet is required
Knowledge of CCURE 9000 is considered an asset
Knowledge of Lotus Notes is considered an asset
EDUCATION/DESIGNATIONS/LICENSES:
Post-Secondary education in fire protection or related discipline is required
Post-Secondary education in Emergency Management or related discipline is required
Certified Member under the Occupation Health & Safety Act
Certification in PSP and CPTED an asset
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
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At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 395 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.