Executive Director, Risk and Safety Services

Reporting to the Vice-Principal (Finance and Administration) (VPFA), the Executive Director, Risk and Safety Services (RSS), is key member of the VPFA leadership team, providing operational and strategic direction to the University on all issues related to risk management, safety, and security in support of the academic mission and strategic priorities.

The Executive Director is responsible for developing short and long-term strategic plans and ensuring a framework exists that allows the University to manage risk in a structured manner. The Executive Director advises the University on formally recognizing, appraising and mitigating such risks, and shares relevant methods, tools and processes that enhance the success of a risk management platform. The Executive Director is responsible for leading the departments of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), Campus Security and Emergency Services {CSES), and Insurance Services.

Committed to Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism (I-EDIAA), the Executive Director, RSS, is responsible for developing and maintaining strong communication and collaborative relationships with various key partners including the City of Kingston, Police Services, the Queen’s Senior Leadership Team and various portfolio leads across the university. The Executive Director, RSS, regularly presents to the Board of Trustees and its committees. The Executive Director, RSS, is committed to service excellence and continuous improvement, welcomes challenges and thrives on making a difference.