Senior Specialist, Corporate Security

BCLC

$87K — $136K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree/diploma in risk management, business, criminology, or social sciences
  • 4-6 years of recent experience in corporate security or risk management
  • Project management and risk/threat assessment experience required
  • ASIS Board Certification as CPP, PSP, or APP is an asset
  • Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel
  • Strong problem-solver with innovative approach
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license with ability to travel within BC as needed

Responsibilities

  • Conduct ongoing threat and risk assessments for facilities
  • Advise management on security requirements for employee and asset protection
  • Oversee contract security personnel and management of contracts
  • Coordinate internal CCTV and access control programs
  • Develop and implement corporate security training programs
  • Lead and manage Corporate Security projects as assigned
  • Administer Workplace Violence Prevention Program and provide consultative advice

Benefits

  • Defined benefit pension plan for dependable retirement income
  • Flexible working model to support work-life integration
  • Professional development opportunities including education sponsorship
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusive environment
Full Job Description


We want you to be where you feel you can do your best work. This will be a hybrid working position.

For those who prefer working in a community with others, we have two beautiful offices in convenient locations:
  • 2940 Virtual Way, Vancouver
  • 74 Seymour Street W, Kamloops


This is a Permanent, Full Time opportunity

Expected Salary Range: $87,530.00 - $109,414.00 - $136,768.00
  • Our typical hiring range will be +/- 5% of the midpoint shown above
  • Factors influencing this decision include qualifications and market conditions for the role


Job Summary:

The Senior Specialist, Corporate Security is a subject matter expert and is responsible for conducting ongoing risk/threat assessments of our facilities, overseeing the physical security operations for both BCLC offices, providing security consultation services in relation to BCLC products and initiatives and managing projects within Corporate Security.

This role ensures the BCLC business operates in a solid foundation of security, integrity and efficiency, with a strong commitment to player focused social responsibility and an awareness of public perception.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Conducts ongoing threat and risk assessments, building facility and site inspections to monitor compliance, identify risks and vulnerabiltiies, and develop required security policies. Provides reports and information collected from the completion of threat and risk assessments to departmental management to ensure the ongoing development of new policies and procedures on physical security and employee protection, which are integrated into the implementation of new security measures and in line with corporate and departmental priorities and direction.
  • Provides advice and recommendations concerning security requirements on the safeguarding of employees and assets. Advises senior management on issues of security. Researches solutions to physical security and employee protection strategies, including the application of new technology and implications of new threats.
  • Provides oversight and direction of contract security service personnel, including development of post orders, standard operating procedures for guards, administration of billing issues, and vendor performance management concerns. Manages the third party security contract to ensure the responsibilities are carried out in a manner consistent with BCLC principles and are compliant with the values of the organization.
  • Coordinates internal CCTV and access control programs, including coordination of maintenance and troubleshooting issues with vendor technicians.
  • Coordinates and implements a corporate security training and awareness program. Plans, coordinates, develops and may deliver training sessions for managers and employees. Coordinates and plans the delivery of security for company special events.
  • Acts as the overall lead/project manager and administrator for Corporate Security projects as assigned..
  • Administers BCLC's Workplace Violence Prevention Program, conducts workplace violence risk assessments and provides consultative advice and direction on violence prevention, including development of personal safety plans for employees facing threats related to domestic/ intimate partner violence.
  • Assists in the development and on-going review of the Casino Surveillance Officer (CSO) training program, in partnership with the Justice Institute of British Columbia.
  • Assists in the assessment and determination on requests for Casino/ Community Gaming Centre/ Bingo policy changes, variances, and approvals as they relate to Security and Surveillance functions.
  • Provides support and consultative advice and solutions from the perspective of Corporate Security & Compliance with respect to various projects and initiatives for all BCLC business lines and products.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • A degree or diploma in risk management, business, criminology, or social sciences
  • 4 to 6 years recent experience in field investigations, corporate security, risk management or compliance;
  • Project management experience and experience with risk/threat assessment methods and procedures is required;
  • ASIS Board Certification as a CPP, PSP, or APP would be considered an asset.
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Technical Requirements
  • Strong problem-solving ability and track record of innovative solutions;
  • Ability to devise and implement continuous improvement initiatives to deliver quality and performance improvement benefits to established and new services;
  • Proficiency with MS Office, requires strong Excel skills;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including developing communication/change management strategies;
  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, adapt well to changing priorities to meet deadlines and work on various initiatives concurrently;
  • Critical thinking skills needed to investigate and resolve issues;
  • Strong sense of urgency with the ability to multi-task, take initiative and follow-through;
  • Ability to manage and execute through influence, make sound decisions, and exhibit initiative and intuitive thinking.
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence and the ability to travel within British Columbia as required.


What's in it for you
  • Defined benefit pension plan which provides a recurring income you can depend on for life throughout retirement
  • We pride ourselves on our flexible working model which supports work-life integration and our 37.5 hour work week
  • Professional development including education/certification sponsorship, in house leadership cohorts, LinkedIn Learning
  • See all our rewards here

However you identify, or whatever your path in life, if you see something here that makes you excited to get to work every day, please apply. We hire people for skills, capabilities and potential, not just education and experience.

We value Respect, Integrity and Community, and we provide an inclusive environment where everyone can feel like they belong.

Our social purpose is much more than returning 100% of net income to the province in the form of healthcare & education programs, and community gaming grants. Check it out!

Did you know BCLC is an industry leader in player health and safe & responsible gambling? Find out more!

All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada

Application deadline: August 12, 2026

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