Job Number: J1026-0809
Job Title: Public Safety Consultant
Job Type: Permanent FT Management & non-union Professionals
Campus: Progress Campus /Travel to all required (hybrid)
Location: Greater Toronto Area
Pay Range: $79,101.00 - $103,725.00/Year
Pay Band: 9 Admin
Hours/Week: 35
Shift Schedule: 8:00am 4:00pm (On-call required, may also require rotating and weekend shifts between 7am to 11pm)
Open Positions: 1
Date Posted: October 26, 2026
Closing Date: November 2, 2026
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Position SummaryThe incumbent supports campus security and public safety across all College facilities through security and crime prevention programs, incident management, emergency preparedness and response, policy enforcement, and administrative investigations. The role also provides safety guidance, implements safety plans, and helps protect the College community and its assets.
The incumbents will collaborate closely with key internal/external stakeholders and the college community to organize, deliver and maintain Security and Crime Prevention Programs, a Key Control Program, and Parking Policy according to applicable policies and procedures. The position will play a key role in delivering programs to support Centennial's strategic mission and goals https://centennialcentral.ca/transformation-roadmap/ guided by our Book of Commitments (https://www.centennialcollege.ca/about-centennial/corporate-information/publications/book-of-commitments/).
Responsibilities - Coordinate and implement organizational public safety and security services for all college facilities.
- Manage and consult on incidents situations that require an emergency response at the college to ensure appropriate services are deployed and appropriate people are notified.
- Guide and support the college community to mitigate any public safety and security issues.
- Provide on-call support (by mobile phone) on issues related to public safety, security risk to the College and/or Security Contract Operatives.
- Compile data and analyze security related incidents for any trends; identify pro-active measures to mitigate community safety.
- Is a member of the College Incident Management System (IMS) Team.
- Assist with the coordination and up keep of the physical security and technological software (i.e. Cameras, Keys and Access Control).
- Liaise with local police, law enforcement agencies to co-ordinate and maintain the Campus Watch and Crime Stoppers Programs
- Sustain an effective customer service driven, fair and equitable enforcement approach aligned with college policies and regulations.
- Develop and deliver training programs (i.e. Sexual Violence Prevention, School/Department/partner organization security awareness training, Staff and Student Orientations, other safety programming); may include social media and/or print media activities to support for public observation
- Support technology advances and the maintenance of college processes; liaise with support vendors to ensure up-to-date practices
- Support in the coordination and maintenance of the College's Parking Service, Key and Card Access Control programs
- Support with other initiatives as assigned
Qualifications/Experience - Minimum three (3) year Diploma/Degree in Law and Security Administration or related field; equivalent combination of education/training and/or work experience will be considered
- Minimum five (5) years' progressive leadership experience within security operations with accountability overseeing the work of security contract operatives and program staff
- Thorough knowledge and application of the Criminal Code, applicable Provincial statutes and Municipal By-laws
- Experience working within a post-secondary institution or similar work environment (e.g. healthcare security, public/student community facilities, etc.)
- Ability to coordinate and manage high risk emergency incidents with a non-punitive approach; possess a strong understanding of people's behaviour and customer service
- Thorough knowledge of investigative techniques, mediation skills and alternate dispute resolution methods (i.e. ASIST, SafeTalk, NVCI)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and security management systems (i.e. Resolver Perspective, Genetec, CCure9000)
- Technical knowledge of alarm systems, camera/closed circuit television systems, incident reporting systems, etc.
- Embraces and is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the workplace
- Highly adaptable and effective in working independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing virtual and live environment
- Possesses strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated tact, diplomacy and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written),
- Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required; subject to a certified license record search upon hire
- Demonstrated adaptability and commitment to ongoing professional development
Assets - Emergency Management certification/ designations (IMS 100, 200, etc.)
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Working knowledge and certification in Violence Risk Assessment Tools (HCR-20, NaBITA, etc.)
- Business Continuity certification/designations (i.e. ABCP)
- Security certification/designation (CPO, CPP, etc.)
Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers
Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.
When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and
must be submitted online by November 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J1026-0809. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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