Permanent Security Officer

Permanent Security Officer

Positions Available: 1 full-time permanent position: days, evenings, weekends, and holiday availability required.

Compensation: $22.25 Per Hour + Commuter Benefit +Employee Assistance Program + Healthcare Spending Account + Health & Dental Benefits

Start Date: December 2026

Application Closing Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026

The Forks is a fast-paced, fun, and welcoming environment that is community-oriented, collaborative, and innovative. The 52-acre site is an all-season gathering space in downtown Winnipeg featuring local retail shops, a wide variety of food vendors, as well as must-see historical and cultural places and programming. We are looking for individuals who share a love for building community-focused shared spaces that offer a positive visitor experience for everyone.

Through community-led relationships, the Security Officer is responsible for maintaining an inclusive, safe, and secure environment for employees, site tenants, and visitors. Reporting directly to the Community Safety Supervisor, the Security Officer will support The Forks and its shared goals around community safety.

The Security Officer will:

• Build relationships and establish trust with employees, tenants, contractors and visitors.
• Provide consistent ongoing security-related support to all departments.
• Build positive relationships with external contacts, including community organizations, emergency services, and adjacent stakeholder organizations, for effective collaboration during incidents.
• Conduct patrols and inspections for physical safety hazards, monitor and respond to alarms and incidents, and report issues accordingly.
• Work with diverse communities of varying cultures, perspectives, languages, and backgrounds with an empathetic approach.
• Maintain accurate records and incident reports.
• Be dedicated to continued professional growth and development.
• Create a positive visitor experience by providing excellent customer service and offering guidance to the community.
• Take pride in their work and create memorable experiences, ensuring The Forks is a welcoming space for all.

The Security Officer is someone who:

• Has the physical stamina to walk, kneel, stand, climb stairs, ride a bike, and lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds while working outdoors in varying weather conditions, for up to 8+ hours.
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to attentively listen to community members, de-escalate conflicts peacefully, and maintain a calm demeanour under pressure.
• Has keen attention to detail and situational awareness to proactively identify potential security risks or safety hazards.
• Has knowledge of Indigenous history and perspectives (considered an asset).
• Has a valid Manitoba Security Guard License that they will be responsible for maintaining while employed at The Forks.
• Is Manitoba Occupational Health & Safety accredited, holds a valid First Aid certificate (intermediate), and Smart Choices certification.
• Has their class 5 driver’s license (strong preference).
• Has strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently resolve escalated incidents or concerns in accordance with organizational policy and goals.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.

Application deadline Thursday, November 19, 2026. Please click this link to apply. Interviews will begin the week of November 23. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Forks is the city’s meeting place, open and accessible to all. We want our team to be reflective of the community we are honoured to call home. We are actively seeking a diverse mix of talented people who want to do their best work. The Forks North Portage as an employer is focused on equality and inclusivity in our hiring practices. We support diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religion, ethnicity, and nationality. We strongly encourage those who identify as BIPOC and/or 2SLGB