Manager, Protection, Parking,

Manager, Protection, Parking, & Helideck Services (PPHS) IWK Health HQ Halifax, Nova ScotiaPermanent Hourly (Full Time) – $38.36–$47.95 hourly – Start ASAP – Closing: January 09 2026 The Opportunity Reporting to the Director of Facilities, Protection, & Emergency Management, the Protection, Parking & Helideck Services (PPHS) Manager provides strategic and operational oversight of the delivery of enterprise-wide, high-quality, 24/7: disaster / emergency response, helideck operations, parking, safety, protection, and security services for IWK Health. The PPHS Manager is responsible for strategic planning and ongoing improvements associated with enterprise-wide protection of people and property, and safety, directly overseeing protection / security services at the main campus and the AIS/CIS inpatient community site, while providing various levels of support to the other community site locations throughout Nova Scotia. The PPHS Manager engages in extensive stakeholder consultation to develop comprehensive and cohesive strategic and operational plans and identify optimal solutions for safety and security issues and related projects. This includes ongoing improvements associated with departmental operations and finances, helideck operations, security systems, and parking systems. Responsibilities include staff recruitment, training, orientation, daily activities, performance management and incident investigations / interviews, as well as managing a development, maintenance, and improvement program for all related policies, procedures, guidelines, and technology-based systems. The PPHS Manager provides 24/7 situational leadership and liaises with all levels of IWK leadership and federal, provincial, and municipal governments including Transport Canada, police/RCMP, fire services, Department of Health and Wellness, etc. Hours of Work 75 hours biweekly, typically 8‑4, Monday‑Friday. Flexibility in schedule; periods of on‑call may be required to manage a 24‑/7 service. Your Qualifications Successful completion of a university degree at bachelor’s level required; Master’s in Business Admin or Health Admin preferred. Graduation from a post‑secondary protection, security, corrections, law enforcement, fire, emergency management, or similar diploma required. A combination of training and relevant experience may be considered. Minimum three years’ experience managing/supervising PPHS related staff and services required; experience in acute health care, children’s health care and mental health care settings preferred. Minimum five years of professional protection, security, or emergency services related experience required. Minimum two years of experience supervising unionized staff preferred. Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention required; instructor level preferred. Successful completion of BLS (Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada) within last 12 months or BLS renewal certificate required. Certifications such as Certified Protection Professional, Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator, or similar preferred. Incident Command, Emergency Management, Business Continuity, and/or Fire Safety certifications and experience preferred. Adult education / learning / training certification preferred. Working knowledge of helicopter / helideck operations and Transport Canada Standards. Working knowledge of relevant codes, standards and legislation (National Building and Fire Codes; NFPA and CSA Standards; Canadian Criminal Code; Occupational Health & Safety Act; Protection of Property Act; Involuntary Psychiatric Act). Proficiency with computers and Microsoft applications required; experience with SIMS, SAP, MAP, Kronos, DirectLine, Chubb EST3 fire panel systems, FireWorks GUI, Millennium Ultra access control, Genetec CCTV systems, EmergHub, etc. preferred. Strong organizational, prioritization, customer‑focused and collaborative skills, and commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Effective written, verbal and presentation skills with experience instructing and training; strong report writing skills; strong process/procedure development and implementation skills. Competency in other languages considered an asset. Diversity and Inclusion This is not a designated position; however, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. Please self‑identify on your application. IWK Health is committed to an anti‑racist environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Please note that we only contact selected applicants and provide accommodations for the assessment process as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr