Director, Community Safety Services - Toronto, Canada - York University

York University

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Purpose:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Community Safety Services, the Director, Community Safety Services role is accountable for providing strategic direction and operational oversight of community safety services for York University campuses, currently Keele, Glendon, and Markham.

The role provides strategic oversight to the departments that provide community safety services, which are comprised of Emergency Preparedness, CCTV and Door Access Technology, Community Relations and Crime Prevention, Investigations and Threat Assessment, Fire Safety Services, and Equity Educations and Training Standards.

In addition, this role is responsible for financial management, planning and budgeting, human resources activities, and providing direction on policy development for the community safety services departments.

This role works to develop and maintain a workplace cultureâ? ̄that emphasizes equity, diversity and inclusion, and quality and continuous improvement.

The role implements trauma-informed practices, fosters community engagement, and addresses mental health considerations to create a safe and inclusive environment with tact, judgment, and support.

This role emphasizes the identified mission, vision, and values of the department and the University.
Furthermore, as requested, this role may serve as a designated representative, when participating in meetings with senior administration or the broader York community, to facilitate the prompt and efficient resolution of identified issues

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, such as Business, Social Work, Social Justice, or a related field

Experience:

7 years of relevant experience.
5 years of management experience.
Experience in emergency or disaster management.
Experience in crime prevention, rooted in a commitment to anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice principles.

Skills:

Knowledge
Knowledge of a Community-Centric Safety model for crime prevention and security.
Knowledge of the social determinants related to human rights, decolonization, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Knowledge of special circumstances and needs of equity deserving groups.
Knowledge in relation to the presence of unhoused individuals on university campuses.
Knowledge of Anti-Oppressive, Anti

Racism, and Positive Youth Development, Strength Based frameworks.

Knowledge of business continuity planning as it relates to emergency or disaster emergency management.
Knowledge of Management and Incident Management System Level 100 and 200.
Knowledge of emergency or disaster management standards, regulations, and standards.

Skills:

Effective communication, presentation, organization, leadership, and planning skills.
Effective coaching and mentoring.
Able to build effective relationships and collaborate with partners, community groups, and organizations.
Effective analytical, facilitative, and conflict mediation conflict resolution skills.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy in an inclusive manner.
Ability to exercise consistent and sound judgement.
Ability to prioritize workload and contribute to a team effort.

Additional Notes:

Requires verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.
Normal office work environment.

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Compensation:

York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.

Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.

Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.

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York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
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We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
********PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.