Supervisor, Relational Security
Integrated Protection Services
Vancouver, BC
Reporting to the Coordinator, Relational Security, IPS Operations, the Supervisor, Relational Security is responsible for leading assigned staff on shift and communicating with the Team Leader and Manager on-call, after business hours, as required. The Supervisor ensures the staff on shift follow departmental policies and procedures at the direction of the Coordinator. As well, the Supervisor maintains and enforces security of persons and property in accordance with established policies and procedures.
What you’ll do
- Supervise assigned staff by providing work direction, calling in relief staff and participating in the orientation and training of Relational Security Officers.
- Assist with performance reviews of Relational Security Officers by providing the Coordinator with reports regarding assigned work, and other performance indicators.
- Use a collective team-based approach to promote mutual problem solving within the department, and proactively anticipates and resolves issues.
- Patrol buildings and grounds, including utilizing computerized surveillance equipment and video monitoring systems. Enforce regulations and security procedures. Identify risks, safety and security hazards and takes appropriate action. Check doors, windows and entrances, securing same to prevent unauthorized entrance by others.
- Respond to emergencies such as the Health Organization Disaster Plans, emergency Codes, and physically aggressive patients/persons; assess the situation, consults with medical staff and others, and take appropriate action as required.
- Investigate, resolve and report disturbances utilizing non-violent interventions. Document and report incidents in accordance with established Protection Services procedures.
- Provide security for Health Organization patients, as requested by the patient care team, to maintain a safe and orderly workplace. Provide security escort for staff and patients as required. Respond to requests for assistance from staff, patients and the public.
- Utilize and operate photo identification, access control, CCTV, and other security system programs.
- Provide pre/post flight safety inspections of heliports following appropriate departmental procedures.
- Maintain a daily log of events and prepares detailed reports.
- Communicates with the on-call leadership after business hours regarding emergent issues, as required.
- Utilize Protection Services Database to input metrics regarding critical incidents such as staff response time to emergency situations, physical encounters, etc., in order to support departmental goals and objectives.
- Review reports to ensure accuracy and appropriate handover across shifts.
- Conduct preliminary investigations following accidents/injury of Relational Security Officers.
- Provide support to Fraser Health staff in response to challenging behavior in a healthcare setting. Implement and follows necessary procedures in case of emergencies, such as the Fraser Health Disaster Plan.
- Assist in the creation of safety security plans to manage the presence of individuals presenting specific increased risk to staff and facilities.
- Liaise with fire, police and other related community officials regarding fire and security protocol, per department guidelines.
- Provide First Aid services to injured persons, completes required documentation and maintains supplies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What you bring
Qualifications
Current BC Security Guard License and Certification of Training Completion in Advanced Security Training. Three (3) years recent related experience with one (1) year in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
The minimum requirement to be considered for this role is a current BC Security Guard License and minimum three years experience. Candidates who have not yet completed the OFA Level II and Advanced Security Training certification may be considered.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Relational Security Officers contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize work.
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Wage: $32.84/hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, V6H 3N1
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 07:30-19:30; 19:30-07:30 Rotating days and nights
Requisition #: 200677E
What we do
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at [email protected].
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
Attention current employees of PHSA:
You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.
The internal job posting expires on
June 30, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail
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