City : Head Office / Siège Social

Category : Real Estate and Facilities Management

Industry : Banking

Employer : BDC

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few   

• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more... 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the physical security program. This role focuses on ensuring the safety and security of BDC’s employees, facilities, assets, and reputation through effective leadership, planning, and implementation of security policies and programs.

The position requires a proactive individual with a strong background in risk management, investigations, and the development and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The ideal candidate will also manage travel security aspects and oversee the Security Operations Centre (SOC), ensuring the safety and security of BDC employees and assets.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Oversee physical security across 100 nationwide offices, ensuring all systems (access control, surveillance, alarms) are operational. Coordinate with law enforcement and manage security contracts.

• Develop and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to physical and travel security. Prepare regular reports on security metrics.

• Lead security investigations and conduct risk assessments. Collaborate with stakeholders to address security concerns and incidents.

• Manage the travel security program, providing pre-travel briefings and monitoring global security developments.

• Manage the SOC, ensuring 24/7 operation and effective incident response. Oversee SOC personnel and procedures.

• Implement a security awareness program, conducting training sessions and distributing educational materials.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Security Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate security management, with a focus on physical security

• Proven experience in conducting investigations and risk assessments.

• Strong knowledge of security systems and technologies.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional), PSP (Physical Security Professional), or similar.

• Experience in managing security for a multi-site organization.

• Familiarity with travel security programs and global risk management.

• Experience in managing or overseeing a Security Operations Centre.

Hours may vary due to operational needs, including occasional nights and weekends. Be “on-call” after normal business hours, including weekends and holidays. Travel within a limited geographic area, with occasional travel to other locations across Canada, as required.

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca.

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.