Executive Director, Risk and Safety Services

The Executive Director, Risk & Safety Services is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for students, employees, and visitors, while fostering a culture of risk awareness and compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

This role has oversight of the Risk Management, Security Services, and Safety & Research Compliance Services (including Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)) departments. The Executive Director leads efforts in occupational and environmental health and safety, emergency management, enterprise risk management, business continuity and supports behavioral intervention (employees and students), employing comprehensive risk and safety mitigation services and strategies across the institution.

By proactively identifying and managing risks, the Executive Director plays a critical role in supporting the University’s long-term stability and resilience by safeguarding its people, physical infrastructure, assets, reputation, and continued operation. This person provides visionary leadership to Risk & Safety Services and its constituent teams and fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment within the department and in service to the University community.

The University of Lethbridge is undertaking a job classification and compensation review for Non-Academic Senior Administrative positions. As such, the salary range currently assigned for this position may be adjusted as a result of this project.

Position Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration)
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in campus safety, security, risk management, or a related field
• Proven track record of managing large teams and complex projects
• Experience in a higher education environment is highly desirable
• Security & Investigations License
• Certified Protection Professional
• Certified Emergency Manager
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in campus safety and security, insurance, risk management, and OH&S
• Proficiency in using relevant technology and software applications
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

A valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License with no more than 6 demerits and submission of a motor vehicle record (driver abstract) dated within 3 months of the posting close is required.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $130,099 - $163,324 annually. Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $130,099 - $196,548 annually (Executive Director 2).