Loss Prevention Associate Loss Prevention Associate plays a key supportive role in providing frontline security and loss prevention expertise. Responsible for ensuring a safe retail environment for our employees, shoppers and guests at all NSLC locations. This support will be provided by identifying and minimizing incidents via risk mitigation strategies, collaboration with the Security Operations Center, and partnership with retail team members.

This opportunity is based out of Sydney and will involve travel mainly around the Cape Breton area, with some travel to Halifax and other areas of Nova Scotia.

Reporting Structure Reports to: Manager, Security Operations.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders through incident response, crime prevention and industry best practices

Educate and provide guidance to retail employees on safety programs, loss prevention strategies, policies, and procedures

Utilizing case management software to identify patterns of criminality or workplace violence

Maintain a visible presence on the sales floor, deterring potential theft through engaging with known suspects and denying entry to NSLC locations

Regularly patrol the sales floor to deter retail crime, and check for security vulnerabilities

Identify and respond to criminal incidents within established security protocols. At times, this may include a physical intervention to recover NSLC property or deny entry to a location

De-escalate situations involving dissatisfied or disruptive individuals while maintaining professional composure.

Maintain relationship through regular communications with Security Operators in the SOC





Provide investigative support to the internal team, law enforcement other and external agencies

Prepare and file investigation notes, recommendations, and outcomes

Secondary Responsibilities

Provide input in the effective development of Loss Prevention programs

Escalate security hardware deficiencies to the security operations center for resolution

Attend court as required on behalf of the NSLC

Demonstrate commitment to the NSLC's Values and social responsibility mandate

Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety

Travel and work on-call as required

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications As a Qualified Candidate, You Will Have:

Post-secondary education in criminal justice, and protective security services (or related experience)

3-5 years' experience in the field of Loss Prevention, enforcement and/or corporate security

Be willing to work shift work (based on operational needs during retail hours, shifts are likely Monday to Saturdays with occasional Sunday including a bi-weekly rotation of days, evenings)

Able to pass a security back-ground check and a valid NS driver's license with ability to produce a clear Driver's Abstract and access to reliable transportation.

As An Ideal Candidate, You Will Also Have

Training or Certification in De-Escalation,



Defense tactics or related experience

Experience in the field of law enforcement and/or retail risk management

Experience in conducting or assisting in criminal, civil or compliance investigations

Training, certification and/or experience in security hardware such as lock and cameras

Additional Information Application deadline: 11:59pm on Aug 28, 2026.

About Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) Our people are the heart of what we do, why we do it, and are the key to our ongoing success. Since 1930, we have come together for the positive of this beautiful province we call home. The NSLC manages the safe and responsible sale of beverage alcohol and cannabis in Nova Scotia. We contribute to the good of our province with responsible sales, the impact we have on the communities we serve and by the financial contribution we make that helps create a stronger Nova Scotia. We are WCB Safety Certified, and committed to improving the well-being of our customers, employees and communities across the province.

A diverse team equals success. When our team members bring their true selves to work, we celebrate. We know that diversity of thought, identity, culture, and background makes for an innovative and successful team. If you require accommodations for an interview or need support in applying, please contact us at [email protected]

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📌 Loss Prevention Associate - Sydney Area (Winnipeg)
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