Come work as a Manager, Relational Security with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Manager, Relational Security to join the Protection Services team. Apply today to join our team!

As a Manager, Relational Security on with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Working jointly with the other departmental managers and leaders, provide leadership and direction to a team of security professionals across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
• Be responsible for all aspects of planning, organizing, and directing relational security operations including leading the development and implementation of corporate relational security programs and services; developing effective employee event reporting systems; developing effective de-escalation and prevention; ensuring effective service delivery by monitoring adherence to site security programs; developing corporate-wide safety, education and orientation programs; monitoring key indicators and reporting to senior management; and developing communication strategies to promote health and safety issues across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
• Liaise with Employee Health team members, HR Advisors, Directors, Managers, Department Heads, physicians and others to provide support, advice and influence decisions regarding regulatory compliance, security processes, violence prevention and related issues. External contacts include WorkSafe BC, Industry Committees, Health Care Unions, other health care institutions as well as academic institutions.
• Provide leadership and direction to professionals and support staff within the portfolio, and act as a key organizational resource to senior executive members, directors and managers for all matters related to the Relational Security program.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/law enforcement, business administration, related social sciences discipline with specialized training in security, fire safety, emergency management, occupational safety and risk management.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years' progressive experience in a large multi-union organization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Must have valid security license with Advanced Security Training (AST) endorsement, Certified
• Protection Professional (CPP) or obtain within six months of employment
  Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-seeking groups, including those who experience intersectional barriers.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to promote and enhance services provided.
• Uses a comprehensive knowledge of program management, especially in relation to education and development.
• Identifies emerging initiatives, trends and industry best practices and ensures full consideration in the development and implementation of service delivery goals and objectives.
• Uses strong written communication skills in the development of business cases and marketing and promotional materials.
• Uses creativity and innovation to develop new programs and initiatives that meet and/or exceed service level agreements in the creation of healthy healthcare workplaces for all organizations under the Integrated HR Service.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.