Event Security Manager Jobs in Kitchener, ON (NOW HIRING)

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

Reporting to the Director of Security, the Security Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of venue security, including staff management, event security planning, risk mitigation, guest safety, emergency preparedness, and compliance with applicable regulations. This leadership role will work closely with internal departments, external law enforcement, and contracted security partners to ensure a safe environment for guests, staff, and performers.

This role pays an annual salary of $60,000-$80,000 CAD

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Pension matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and statutory holidays).

This position will remain open until November 6, 2026.

• Manage security operations for all events and day-to-day venue activity
• Develop and implement security plans and deployment strategies
• Coordinate with event promoters, tour security, and local law enforcement
• Act as the venue's primary security contact during events
• Recruit, train, and manage in-house and third-party security staff
• Schedule and manage shifts to ensure adequate coverage for all venue operations
• Provide performance feedback, coaching, and corrective action where needed
• Develop and maintain emergency action and evacuation plans
• Lead emergency response efforts and incident investigations
• Conduct regular training and tabletop exercises with staff
• Ensure adherence to OVG safety standards, municipal codes, provincial regulations, and crowd control guidelines
• Monitor venue access control, credentialing, and CCTV systems
• Maintain detailed incident reports and support insurance/risk management efforts
• Lead with a hospitality-first mindset to ensure guest interactions are safe, respectful, and professional
• Handle escalated guest concerns and disturbances with discretion and professionalism

• 3-5+ years of experience in venue, stadium, or large-scale event security
• Proven management and team leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of emergency response protocols, crowd management, and physical security systems
• Certified in First Aid/CPR, AED, and crisis response training (or willing to obtain)
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License required
• Familiarity with liquor license enforcement and de-escalation strategies
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Experience working with law enforcement, EMS, and contracted security vendors
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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