Title : Security Coordinator (Anticipatory recruitment)

Employee Working Location : Remote (Canada)

Employment Status : Casual (temporary missions between 4 to 6 weeks)

Salary Band : $59,542 - $86,862 / year

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will :

• Advise and support the Senior RC/RC field manager (International), Operations manager (Domestic) on security related matters concerning all personnel and assets.
• Monitor and analyze the security / political and socio-economic situation in the operational area and identify possible security related trends and issues that may affect operations. Report any changes and make appropriate recommendations to Ops Manager.
• Guide and support security risk management process which includes conducting security assessments at field locations, creating, and maintaining security regulations/emergency procedures, undertaking site security assessments (as required) and providing recommendations for accommodations.
• Support leadership in ensuring that the operation has valid and approved contingency and critical incident management plans and oversee the implementation of these, as required.
• Support management in the review of all training or work experience of personnel.
• Conducting pre-and post-mission briefings and debriefings for delegates and staff.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of MSRs to the head of operations and to the technical line management (i.e., IFRC Regional Security and CRC Sr Security Advisor).
• Establish and maintain a security network of internal and external contacts and participate in relevant stakeholder meetings.
• Identify and provide or arrange specific security related trainings: i.e.: radio communications [in coordination with IT], guard training [in coordination with supplier].
• Establish and if needed mentor security focal point/security managers to build security management capability.

What we are looking for :

• Undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification from humanitarian security trainings military, police, or 5 years equivalent experience in security related field.
• Fluency in English is required. French/Spanish/Arabic or any other official language are an asset.
• Two years humanitarian field experience (domestic and/or international).
• Experience in relationship-building, and the ability to effectively interface with external stakeholders including, government authorities, military, police and other NGOs would be an asset.

Working Conditions :

• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

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Salary Band:
$59,542- $86,862