Security Shift Supervisor

Security Shift Supervisor – Halifax Shipyard

Reporting to the Site Security Manager and the Assistant Manager, the Shift Supervisor is responsible to provide direction and oversight to group of Security Officers within a 24/7 operation and oversee their activities to ensure protection of the Company’s assets, properties and resources.

Responsibilities

The candidate’s key responsibilities would include:

• Supervising security team at the Halifax Shipyard
• Performing daily post inspections
• Performance management for direct reports
• Training compliance for new hires
• Ensuring all occurrence reports are written and submitted in a timely manner
• Coordinating daily patrols of internal sites and parking areas.
• Issuing summary offense tickets for parking violations
• Medical First Response to various incidents
• Supervision and coordination of Security Incidents
• Conducting daily shift briefing with security team
• Maintaining a log of all daily occurrences and reports
• Performing walk-throughs of HMCS Vessels every shift
• Conducting and coordinating training as required
• Assuming overall command of team during a critical incident or major security event in absence of the Site Security Manager or Assistant Manager

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Security, Law enforcement, military or Emergency Response
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supervising or management
• Ability to support and motivate in a 24/7/365 operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with training implementation and delivery would be an asset
• A clean driving record and a valid Driver’s License

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.