Career Opportunities: Site Security Manager (Temporary - 18 Months) (248740)
Requisition ID 248740 -Posted 07/17/2026 - Security Services - Security Guard - Canada - Alberta

Ready to suit up as a Site Security Manager
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 is an 18-month contract position with the potential for permanent employment based on business needs and performance.

This leadership role 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 per hour.

Up to $5000 given for reclocation assistance if from out of Fort McMurray

Career growth opportunities within a global security organization

Leadership role within a high-profile industrial security operation

Ongoing training and career 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

Be authorized to work in Canada

Ability to successfully pass and maintain compliance with client-mandated drug and alcohol testing requirements

This position requires the use of respiratory protection equipment. Candidates must be able to pass N95 respirator fit testing and comply with all site respiratory protection requirements, including being clean-shaven where required to ensure a proper seal.

Minimum 5 years of progressive security leadership experience

Previous supervisory or management experience within an industrial security environment

Valid Alberta Security License or willing to obtain one

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

Open to relocate in Fort McMurray

If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit and someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador, a promising career awaits you!

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📌 Site Security Manager (Temporary - 18 Months) (Alberta)
🏢 GardaWorld
📍 Alberta