Security & Emergency Program Advisor

7 months ago

Penticton, Canada BC Housing Full time

**Position Summary**:
**SECURITY & EMERGENCY PROGRAM ADVISOR - PENTICTON (2 POSITIONS)**

**Job ID: 5506**

**REGULAR/FULL-TIME**

**Location: Penticton, BC**
- ** Join one of BC’s Top Employers**:

- ** Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance**

**BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.**

**THE ORGANIZATION**

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. _Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people._

**Our mission** is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

- In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
- Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
- Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
- Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).
- An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
- Participation in community and charitable events.

**Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status**

**SECURITY & EMERGENCY PROGRAM ADVISOR (2 POSITIONS)**:
($74,900 - $88,118 Annually)

***
Reporting to the Director, Security and Emergency Services, the Security and Emergency Program Advisor is responsible for recommending strategies, procedures, and programs pertaining to the safety, security, and emergency preparedness of staff, housing developments and tenants, facilitating their implementation across the province. He/She/They undertakes safety and security audits, conducts investigations, and takes a leadership role in coordinating emergency responses. The incumbent assists with the provision of security services, access control management for all building portfolios, completes threat and risk assessments, coordinates feasibility studies, and provides consultation on safety and security initiatives. In addition, the position coordinates and provides advice in the development of Business Continuity Plans for BC Housing offices and Non-Profit Housing partners.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor’s degree in risk management, criminology, security, operations management, emergency management, business continuity management or other relevant field.
- Considerable experience in coordinating the implementation of business continuity, fire safety, security, disaster response or recovery programs.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the Employer.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Considerable knowledge of programs, practices and processes associated with security, fire safety and emergency preparedness, particularly in the areas of PDBA, BCEMS, CPTED, risk/threat assessment, and Target Hardening.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Commission’s safety, security and emergency preparedness requirements for its housing developments and working knowledge and understanding of the Commission’s programs and operating requirements.
- Sound knowledge in program development, analysis, and evaluation
- Considerable knowledge of building technology and Federal, Provincial, and Municipal codes
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and program/project coordination skills
- Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, relationship management, and interpersonal skills
- Good public speaking and presentation skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to coordinate the implementation of program activities, analyze and solve issues

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