Relational Security Officer

Relational Security Officer – Vancouver Coastal Health

Salary range: CAD $29.40/hr – $34.20/hr (subject to update).

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Relational Security Officer to support the Protection Services team at Vancouver General Hospital. Join us to help maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

• Establish a supportive presence at healthcare sites to emphasize, maintain, and ensure security of persons and property in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provide a proactive approach to managing potential violence and aggression within the healthcare setting, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Work as part of a Relational Security Team that promotes a variety of trauma‑informed interventions, practices and safety & prevention services, framed within VCH’s commitments to Indigenous cultural safety, anti‑racism, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Current BC Security Worker Licence.
• Basic and/or Intermediate First Aid Certification.
• Certification of Training Completion in Advanced Security Training, plus one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Successful completion of the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is an expectation for the role.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Hours of work, including days off and work area, may vary consistent with operational requirements, the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health‑care workers must report their receipt of certain vaccines or history of infections. Vancouver Coastal Health requires new hires to provide this information as part of onboarding.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental care, and a municipal pension plan.
• Career growth with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services available to employees and their families.
• Award‐winning recognition programs for staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on Career Hub; external candidates are considered as external.