Island Health·Port Alberni, British Columbia
Lead assigned staff on shift. Communicate with Team Leader and Manager on-call. Ensure staff follow departmental policies and procedures. Maintain and enforce security of persons and property
Close Date Location West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 06:30 / 18:30, 18:30 / 06:30 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $31.89 - $31.89 Paid FTE 0.72 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 51.00 Planned Start Date Apr. 11 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
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 Team Leader, Protection Services, the Supervisor, Protection Services is responsible for leading assigned staff on shift and communicating with the Team Leader and Manager on-call, after business hours, as required. The Supervisor ensures the staff on shift follow departmental policies and procedures at the direction of the Team Leader. As well, the Supervisor, Protection Services 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.
Grade 12 education. Recognition of Basic and Advanced Security Training certification. Intermediate First Aid certification. Three years of recent related experience. Valid B.C. Security Guard License with handcuff endorsement. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License
Market context
In British Columbia, Supervisor, Protection Services roles are typically tied to hospitals, campuses, and other large facilities that need consistent security oversight and incident response. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a mix of frontline security experience, current certifications, and a valid B.C. Security Guard License with handcuff endorsement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your Basic and Advanced Security Training, Intermediate First Aid, and Class 5 licence before applying.