Director, Corporate Security

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a Director, Corporate Security. 

The Director will effectively manage the Canadian Corporate Security function for the purpose of protecting the assets and interests of the Company, its shareholders, policyholders and customers from any negative effects of security incidents, threats, workplace violence and any other security related risks and fraud.

 

What You Will Do 

• Develop and manage a program to ensure a coordinated, consistent approach to the response and resolution of physical security risks
• Systematically gather, assess and report information related to security related threats and events
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to address physical security risks and response
• Maintain a close working relationship with Crisis Management and the Risk and Compliance function
• Manage the Canadian Emergency Response program and provide leadership to the Site Emergency Response Teams under the “Emergency Response” (ER) program pillar outlined within the Lifeco Business Continuity Management (BCM) Policy
• Conduct investigations of serious security incidents impacting one or more organizational assets individually or as part of a broader multi-disciplinary investigative team
• Provide oversight of executive protection, travel risk management and special event security activities.
• Provide high quality investigative results and superior reporting
• Provide overall leadership to the Corporate Security staff
• Act as a senior subject matter expert with respect to physical security risk for the corporation
• Participate on security risk initiatives, committees, working groups across the organization globally
• Promote security awareness across the organization
• Develop and maintain physical security training programs for staff
• Deliver security presentations to management and staff
• Collect intelligence data on security risks globally
• Detect internal and external threats
• Provide information periodically to senior management on new and emerging threats in the physical security landscape
• Develop processes to effectively report on physical security risk exposures and impacts on the aggregate physical security risk profile quarterly to the Operational Risk Committee
  
  

What You Will Bring 

• Post-Secondary education in Protection, Security and Investigations.
• Certification and Continuous Learning with advanced certifications such as Criminology, ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align security initiatives with business goals.
• Ten years leadership and team management skills, especially in multi-site environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and various business areas.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Discretion and integrity, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.
  
  

What Will Set You Apart

• Proven Strategic leadership experience
• Enterprise wide risk management experience in physical security risk management.
• Multi-site experience with familiarity in geopolitical risk.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
  
  

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg. 

The base salary for this position is between $92,100 - $170,500 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.