Site Supervisor - Trenton

If you're interested in continuing your career with the winner of the 2024 Halifax Chamber of Commerce “Not-For-Profit Business of the Year” then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is looking for someone to join our supervisory team as a Shift Supervisor at the Nova Institute. 

The Supervisor is responsible to the CNS Northern District Manager and plays a key role in the operational success of our Nova Institute contract; responsible for leading our people, delivering high level customer experience and managing all aspects of our commitment to our client. This includes the overall leadership and supervision of personnel, the administrative management of the site, discipline, morale, dress and deportment, client communications and contract delivery. The successful candidate will deliver operational support to our client 24/7, and will be a key part of the success of this longstanding and valued contract. 

WHAT WE OFFER

A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology to support our growing customer base across Nova Scotia.

Join the 2024 Not-For-Profit of the Year and benefit from:

Higher-than-industry pay rates

Health, drug, and dental benefits

Life and accident insurance

Vacation pay

RRSP/TFSA matching

Free uniforms and equipment

High-quality, formal, and on-job training

Annual paid loyalty award

Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs

Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

THE ROLE
Position: Security Supervisor

Competition Number: CNS 2026-02-20
Reports to: Northern District Manager 
Responsible For: Supervision, coaching, and administration of shift personnel

Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (subject to change - there may be operational requirements that require flexible hours during the week and weekends)

Wage: 19.38

Closing Date: XX

Duties and Responsibilities:
While duties vary by assignment, the responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to:

Access Control/Monitoring of CCTV

Daily review of various reports and advise Nova Scotia Power Staff 

Completing administrative duties as required

Implement shift scheduling, and complete shift reports as required

Recording/documentation of commercial vehicle weights of coal, entering/leaving of site

Prepare and review all shift schedules adapting changes as required

Coordinate and audit all required site-specific training

Ensure monthly Operational Health & Safety reports are completed and submitted

Ensure SWI’s (Site Work Instructions), dress standards, and safety equipment regulations are adhered to

Investigate and correct any Complaints as directed by Nova Scotia Plant Manager/Coal Supervisor

Administrative control of records, incidents, and security infraction reports

Conduct a patrols/visual check of Plant Areas for breaches of security and/or maintenance issues and safety hazards.

Ensuring timely and accurate delivery of communication, including all Incident Report

Work with internal stakeholders to fill any outstanding site staffing requirements

Keeping the District Manager, client and other stakeholders apprised of all events and incidents as applicable

Provide direction, assistance and leadership during emergencies

 Ensuring the appropriate level of staffing is met, for CNS to meet the service level requirements of our contract

Managing the site cost centre for staffing, overtime and equipment

Positively and effectively coach, motivate, discipline and provide feedback when necessary

Provide direction, assistance and leadership during emergencies

Supervising training of new Commissionaires

Managing all security clearances for new employees

Additional Responsibilities:

Managing staff briefings for daily shift changes 

Preparing reports relating to personnel management issues

Manage security and safety of personnel visits by maintenance staff and contractors

Being a highly active/visible champion for workplace health and safety 

Candidates must: 

Be aged 19 or older.

Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

Be eligible to apply for, and pass.

Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability

Emergency First Aid & CPR

Be able to communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications and Skills

The incumbent must demonstrate experience with the following key qualifications, skills, and attributes:

Be qualified in, or have the ability to pass, CNS advanced leadership/management training courses (CSC 1 and 2

Comfortable in use of computers in Microsoft suite 

Possess excellent customer and client service skills.

Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgement and decision making during emergency or high stress situations.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing situations.

Highly professional and discreet

Excellent coaching, negotiating, and mentoring abilities

Experience in On-Watch application considered an asset

 READY TO APPLY?
This position is open to internal applicants only (current CNS staff please include your Corps #).

Our goal is to create an inclusive, diverse workplace representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. At Commissionaires we support, value, and respect the different views, cultures and experiences of our employees, clients, business partners and community members. We welcome applicants that identify as Indigenous/Aboriginals, or African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons, or Persons with Disabilities, or Persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQ+ community or others who reflect the diversity of Nova Scotian communities. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or during the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.