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About the Role

GardaWorld is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Protection Manager to support the growth and operational delivery of its Executive Protection services across English-speaking Canada. This role oversees operations, secure transportation, personnel deployment, training, and client service, and is suited for a seasoned professional with strong leadership and hands-on operational experience. The successful candidate will support high-profile protective assignments and help build a scalable national EP program.

Responsibilities

Manage and support executive protection operations across English-speaking Canada.
Oversee planning and execution of protective details, advances, residential security, event protection, and secure transportation operations.
Ensure operational readiness for short-notice and time-sensitive assignments.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, post orders, contingency plans, and protective protocols.
Conduct operational reviews and after-action assessments to support continuous improvement.
Recruit, interview, onboard, and mentor Executive Protection Agents and Team Leads.
Maintain staffing rosters and support appropriate coverage for assignments.
Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development.
Ensure personnel maintain required provincial licensing, training, and certifications.
Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, and operational excellence.
Serve as a primary operational contact for executive protection clients in English Canada.
Participate in client meetings, site assessments, and risk consultations.
Ensure exceptional client service and maintain strong working relationships.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including branch operations, investigations, emergency preparedness, and security consulting teams.
Conduct or oversee threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments.
Review protective intelligence and open-source information relevant to client safety.
Ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented for identified risks.
Support incident management and emergency response processes.
Support and maintain training standards for Executive Protection personnel.
Coordinate training in protective operations, surveillance awareness, de-escalation, emergency response, and protective driving.
Conduct field inspections, audits, and quality assurance reviews.
Ensure compliance with GardaWorld policies and applicable provincial legislation.
Support the Director, Investigations & Risk Mitigation in expanding Executive Protection services across Canada.
Assist with proposals, pricing, staffing models, and operational planning for new opportunities.
Identify growth opportunities within existing client relationships.
Contribute to operational efficiency and service innovation.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of Executive Protection / Close Protection experience.
Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management role within executive protection, law enforcement, military, or high-level private security operations.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-agent protective details and secure transportation operations.
Valid Ontario Security Guard License in accordance with the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA).
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence with a clean driver’s abstract.
Recognized Executive Protection / Close Protection certification.
Valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C / AED certification.
Background in law enforcement, military, protective services, or corporate security.
Protective driving / defensive driving certification.
Experience supporting C-suite executives, high-net-worth individuals, public figures, or government clients.
Knowledge of protective intelligence and threat assessment methodologies.
Executive presence and professionalism
Leadership and team development
Strategic thinking and operational planning
Crisis management and decision-making under pressure
Client relationship management
Confidentiality and discretion
Strong communication and report-writing skills
Adaptability in dynamic environments

Skills

Executive Protection
Close Protection
Supervisory skills
Management skills
Operational planning
Secure transportation operations
Risk assessment
Threat assessment
Intelligence analysis
Client relationship management
Communication skills
Report writing
Crisis management
Decision-making
Leadership
Team development
Professionalism
Confidentiality
Discretion
Adaptability

Location

English-speaking Canada

Work Type

Office
Operational field support
Occasional travel within Canada
Occasional travel abroad

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years of Executive Protection / Close Protection experience
Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management role

Education Level

Recognized Executive Protection / Close Protection certification
Valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C / AED certification

Salary/Compensations

$80,000 - $110,000 annually

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development opportunities

About the Company

GardaWorld is a global leader in security services, integrated risk management, and protective solutions.
Our Investigations & Risk Mitigation division delivers executive protection, investigations, emergency preparedness, security consulting, and specialized risk management services to clients across Canada.
This is an opportunity to join a growing national program and help shape the future of executive protection services within one of the world’s leading security organizations.

Equal Opportunity

GardaWorld is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.