Lead, Security and Emergency PreparednessPeterborough Regional Health Centre • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Lead, Security and Emergency Preparedness
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
- Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
- Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
À propos
Department: Security Services
Position Status: Full-time Permanent
Union: Non-Union
Number of Positions: 1
Location: On site
Language: English
The PRHC Difference:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.
With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.
PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region's largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers
As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.
PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada's Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.
Top Benefits and Perks:
Vacation and Benefits
Pension program with matching employer contribution
Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
Learning fund for educational development
HOURS OF WORK:
The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Provides senior professional leadership and subject matter expertise for Security Services by overseeing third-party security operations, driving quality improvement and training, advising on risk mitigation, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure organization-wide safety, compliance, and risk mitigation. Leads and maintains the integrity, consistency, and readiness of the organization's Emergency Preparedness frameworks, standards, and tools, by contributing to enterprise governance and planning, establishing consistency, integration, and alignment across departments and programs, designing and evaluating organization-wide drills and training, overseeing emergency systems and documentation, and supporting operational response during codes and incidents. Delivers special projects and operational support by conducting security footage reviews, providing expert advice to leaders and teams on workplace safety enhancements, and supporting access control and restraint-related processes to reduce risk, strengthen enterprise-wide preparedness, and promote organizational safety for staff, patients, and visitors.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Five (5) years recent experience in the health care maintenance/operations sector, experience working in security within a healthcare setting.
CPP (certified protection professional) certificate or International Association of Healthcare Security Services (IAHSS) certificate
Emergency Management Training Certification, Certification and/or Equivalent experience/knowledge with Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Codes in Ontario; Healthcare Disaster Planning and Recovery.
Law/security training (i.e. police foundations, law enforcement, etc.)
Emergency first aid.
WHO YOU ARE:
Ability to interpret and apply use-of-force theory and principles, escalation and de-escalation models, applicable to organizational security and safety contexts.
Familiarity with the regulations under the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and the Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA)
Demonstrated trauma-informed, equity- and inclusion-informed practices when working with diverse patient, staff, and community populations.
Familiarity with Trespass to Property Act
Familiarity with the Mental Health Act
General knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Labour Regulations, CSA Standards, Ontario Building Code and Fire Code.
Strong team building skills to achieve organizational goals; communicates with and motivates a team to achieve results.
OUR COMMITMENT:
At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn't quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.
Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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