Institutional Safety Officers (ISO) - Repost

Requisition ID:

Position Number: Multiple Positions

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate - Varies

Department / Unit: WRHA Protective Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Experience

- Prior security, law enforcement, military or related experience required.
- Minimum 1 year (2080 hours) experience as a Security Patrol Officer, Qualified Persons or equivalent.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

- Successfully complete the Healthcare Institutional Safety Officer training and demonstrate competency in order to be designated as per the Police Services Act, Institutional Safety Officer program. Must also be able to demonstrate ongoing competency and capacity in order to maintain that designation as per the program requirements.
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

- Successfully complete Qualified Persons training and demonstrate competency in order to be designated as per the Mental Health Act. Must also be able to demonstrate ongoing competency and capacity in order to maintain that designation as per the program requirements.





Certification/Licensure/Registration

- Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Qualifications and Skills

- Self-motivated including the ability to take due care and responsibility while working alone and unsupervised.
- Must possess and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on customer service and public relations.
- Ability to remain professional in elevated situations and make sound decisions under stressful conditions.
- Demonstrated understanding and competencies regarding Use of Force, Use of Force Continuum and all applicable legislation (i.e., Criminal Code of Canada, Trespass Act) as it relates to the ability to restrain uncooperative, hostile or violent persons.
- Working knowledge of issues facing hard to serve populations, including but not limited to: homelessness, vulnerable persons, addictions, crime prevention, and public safety.
- Competence in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge/lived experience in Indigenous customs, traditions, and values is an asset.
- Will be required to complete cultural safety training required by the employer.
- Knowledge of healthcare and community resources in order to support clients.




- Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Clear Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry, Vulnerable Sector Checks – maintained regularly throughout the course of employment.

Physical Requirements

- Minimum physical requirements aligned with requirements established for secure response to resistance training requirements and national standards.

Qualifications will include minimum physical ability and testing process. These tests will be a pre-requisite part of the ISO training program. These requirements will align with national standards aligned with Manitoba Justice and employer requirements.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

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📌 Institutional Safety Officers (ISO) - Repost (Winnipeg)
🏢 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
📍 Winnipeg