Coordinator, Safety, Security and Risk Management

√Are you a safety, security and risk management professional who is looking to make a difference in your community?

√ Do you excel in building relationships with staff, service providers, community organizations and regulatory agencies?

√ Would you like to join a progressive public library that provides valuable services to Greater Victoria citizens?

Role

This position reports to and is accountable to the Assistant Director, Facilities, Safety, Security and Risk Management and is the primary point of contact for security, de-escalation and conflict management across the Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL).

The Coordinator leads GVPL’s system-wide security and incident-response programs, develops safe-space strategies, monitors and investigates incidents, and provides functional direction to contracted security personnel to ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for staff, patrons, volunteers and service providers.

Under the Assistant Director, the position also coordinates GVPL’s Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs, business continuity planning, and risk management activities. During emergencies the Coordinator may act as a designated Incident Commander with delegated authority to implement immediate risk-mitigation measures.

All duties are carried out adhering to Greater Victoria Public Library’s (GVPL) policies, procedures, standards and resources, and within provincial legislation and regulations, e.g. Workers’ Compensation Act, Human Rights Code, and collective agreement.

Details 

• Work schedule:  Line 8: Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.
• Please find a copy of the job description here
• The successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory police information/vulnerable sector check.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan. 

Applicants must meet the required qualifications (education and experience, skills, knowledge, and ability) as noted in the job description in order to be considered for a position.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate on the application how their education and experience meet the qualifications as noted in the job description. The application should also include professional development taken to date.

Applicants should provide relevant work experience as noted in the job description.

Note: applicants may be required to submit verification of education.

Applicants may be asked to provide a demonstration of their skills and abilities in addition to an interview; details will be provided to applicants in advance to allow time for preparation.

If you are ready to make a positive career change that will provide you with the opportunity to truly make a difference, please:

• Email your resume and cover letter to pccareers@gvpl.ca
• Quote “2025-96E” in the subject line of your email.
• Complete the Job Application Form by using the link provided below. Link: 2025-96E Coordinator, Safety, Security and Risk Management - Job Application Form. 

Applications will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time on October 9, 2025.  Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. Only complete applications will be accepted.

We thank all applicants for their interest, and we will contact only those selected to move forward.