Site Security Manager

Site Security Manager (Temporary – 18 Month Assignment)

Location: Fort McMurray, AB

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (18 Months)

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GardaWorld is currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Site Security Manager to oversee security operations at a large industrial site in Fort McMurray. This leadership position is responsible for the day-to-day management of security personnel, ensuring compliance with client requirements, maintaining operational excellence, and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with extensive experience managing security operations, conducting investigations, developing personnel, and maintaining a safe and secure environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Pay rate $40-$42/hr.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth opportunities within a global security organization
• Leadership role within a high-profile industrial security operation
• Ongoing training and professional development

What does a Site Security Manager do?

As a Site Security Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and supervision of site security operations, including:

• Leading and supervising a team of security professionals
• Scheduling personnel and ensuring all positions are staffed with trained and qualified guards
• Managing recruitment, training, onboarding, and performance evaluations
• Conducting quality assurance inspections of security personnel, vehicles, equipment, and posts
• Ensuring all security incidents and site events are properly reported, documented, and investigated
• Overseeing access control, search programs, traffic safety initiatives, and emergency response procedures
• Managing emergency dispatch functions, including alarm monitoring and incident coordination
• Developing and maintaining site-specific post orders, procedures, and training programs
• Conducting investigations into security incidents, complaints, and safety-related occurrences
• Maintaining employee records, training files, qualifications, and compliance documentation
• Leading safety initiatives including inspections, toolbox talks, meetings, and incident communications
• Providing regular operational reports and updates to client representatives
• Supporting succession planning and employee development initiatives
• Acting in operational security roles when required to maintain service continuity

Qualifications to become a Site Security Manager

• Minimum 5 years of progressive security leadership experience
• Previous supervisory or management experience within an industrial security environment
• Valid Alberta Security License
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving abstract
• Strong investigative, incident management, and report-writing skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and work independently
• Experience interacting with clients and delivering high-level customer service

Technical Experience

Experience with security and workforce management platforms is considered a strong asset, including:

• Lenel OnGuard
• Fieldglass
• Workday
• Omnigo
• Other security management and incident reporting systems

Assets

• Law Enforcement experience
• Military experience
• Emergency response or incident command experience
• Occupational Health & Safety training or certifications

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must currently reside in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Must be able to commute daily to assigned sites
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required site clearances
• Must be available to respond to operational requirements outside regular business hours when necessary

Apply Today

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please email your updated resume along with a copy of your valid Alberta Security License to ***email_hidden***.