Work collaboratively with a highly dedicated team of professionals guided by the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg’s mission as it strengthens and builds Jewish life in Winnipeg, Canada, Israel, and overseas, acting as the voice of the community.

Job Overview: The Jewish Federation is seeking a proactive and dedicated Regional Security Director to lead the community’s comprehensive security program. This role involves safeguarding the safety and well-being of the community, its staff, volunteers, and facilities, ensuring a secure environment for all who participate in our events and programs.

The Regional

Director will be responsible for assessing risks, developing, and implementing security protocols, recruiting, and training a volunteer cohort, and leading emergency response efforts, while fostering strong relationships with local law enforcement and security agencies.

Duties (Include, but are not limited to):

- Implement comprehensive security strategies to address emerging threats and mitigate risks facing the Jewish community.
- Collaborate with community leaders, and stakeholders to advance the community security objectives and initiatives.
- Support Federation in fundraising efforts for security initiatives.
- Build working relationships with other security organizations on the national and international level.
- Cultivate strong relationships with Jewish communal organizations, synagogues, summer camps, schools, and other relevant stakeholders to promote collaboration and information sharing across the province.
- Serve as a liaison between the security program and local law enforcement agencies and security professionals to coordinate security efforts and response protocols.
- Organize community outreach events, training sessions,



and educational programs to raise awareness about security issues and empower community members to play an active role in safeguarding their institutions and neighborhoods.
- Recruit, train and maintain security volunteers to assist Jewish organizations in securing their premises.
- Conduct robust security assessments of community institutions and manage the implementation of recommendations to improve physical infrastructure.

Develop emergency protocols for community institutions, conduct emergency drills

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Strong community orientation
- 5+ years of senior-level security experience securing global Jewish communities and institutions
- Proven ability to build and lead teams including experience with recruiting, developing talent, and managing a large security volunteer network
- Familiarity with the rhythm of Jewish community institutions including synagogues, JCCs, day and overnight summer camps, Jewish day schools
- Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities; proven success leading strategic initiatives
- A self-starter able to leverage his/her knowledge, skill, and experience to manage complex change from start to finish
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with project management
- Ability to problem-solve, think strategically, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced workplace
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Must apply judgment and discretion in the handling of sensitive and confidential documentation

application process: Submitting both a current resume and cover letter to [email protected] Pay: $85,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site childcare
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Regional Security Director - Manitoba and Saskatchewan (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Jewish Federation
📍 Winnipeg