Protection Services Officer

Close Date Location Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary) Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA Cowichan Lodge/ACT (CLRC) - Duncan, BC V9L 4H2 CA Lady Minto Hospital (LMH) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1 CA Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) - Victoria, BC V8M 2B2 CA Seven Oaks Tertiary Mental Health (SOMH) - Victoria, BC V8X 2C7 CA To Be Determined - To Be Determined, BC V8R 1J8 CA Tofino General Hospital (TGH) - Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 CA West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-site Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time As required/06:30/18:30 18:30/06:30 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.28 - $30.28 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Apr. 3 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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 Team Leader, Protection Services, the Protection Services Officer maintains and enforces security of persons and property in accordance with established policies and procedures. Travel may be a requirement of this position. If applicable, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and the incumbent must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience Grade 12, successful completion of recognized Basic and Advanced Security Training certification, Intermediate First Aid (formerly OFA Level 2) plus one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Holds a valid B.C. Security Guard License with applicable handcuff endorsement. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License. Skills And Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD5008.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU