In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Executive Director, General Support Services & Clinical Logistics, the Director, Relational Security & Security Systems provides program leadership and direction to managers responsible for Protection Services and Security Systems. The Director is accountable for the effective and effective utilization of approved physical, financial, and human resources as well as for guiding and coordinating the activities of the assigned departments in accordance with the goals and strategic direction of Island Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a related discipline such as Business Administration (MBA) or Public Administration (MPA) plus seven (7) years' progressive senior management experience within health care including 4 years in Emergency Services management.

Skills And Abilities

- Sound working knowledge of concepts related to budgets, staffing, quality, project and change management and strategic initiatives, outsourcing and contract management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of the impact that mental health in the community has on the hospital system.




- Comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the hospital system and law enforcement, and how these systems must support each other to provide quality patient care.
- In-depth formal training in process improvement methodologies is preferred.
- Ability to work with senior executive and staff at any level
- Ability to mentor and grow staff
- Dynamic team player able to inspire, build networks and develop trusting relationships
- Forward innovative thinker with the confidence to take risks
- Proven ability to lead process improvement and develop performance management systems
- Ability to build consensus amongst diverse stakeholders
- Superior interpersonal communication skills
- Facilitation and presentation skills
- Demonstrated success leading strategic projects
- Ability to write, analyse and edit project plans, proposals, Service Level Agreements and MOU's
- Demonstrated experience in logistics management
- Demonstrated experience in contract management and outsourced logistics arrangements
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and dispute resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a high degree of independence
- Ability to operate related equipment, including various word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Use of a personal vehicle to travel between multiple sites
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job

LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework: https://www.leadscanada.net/site/framework

Job Requirements:

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5200.pdf

📌 Director, Relational Security & Security Systems (Victoria)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Victoria