Security industry surveySecurity Industry: needs assessment for sponsored trainingThe government of Alberta is seeking proposals to provide unemployed Albertans with training, and connect them with local employers.CA🍁SP and the BUSY Group (an employment agency) are seeking input from security industry employers to better understand workforce employment needs, hiring requirements, and skills gaps. This information will help us develop training and employment programs that prepare job seekers for successful careers in security services.Estimated completion time: 20 minutesConfidentiality Statement: all responses will be treated confidentially and reported in aggregate form only. Individual responses will not be shared without your consent. Providing organizational contact information is optional and will only be used for follow-up discussions regarding workforce development initiatives, training opportunities, partnerships, or employment programs.Section A: Employer informationPlease provide this information on your security company.Company name?*Contact person: your name and position?*Contact person: your email?*Contact person: your phone number?Operational area where you provide security services? (select all that apply)*Edmonton regionRed Deer regionCalgary regionRural northern AlbertaRural southern AlbertaOther Canadian provinces and territoriesSection B: Employment needsWhat security posts do you normally staff? (select all that apply)*Static / access control / conciergeUniformed patrolMobile patrolLoss preventionEvent securityIndustrial / construction / remoteHealthcareCampusOperations roomOther:How many security guards do you employ* in Alberta?< 2020 - 5050 - 200200 - 1000> 1000How many security guards do you hire annually* in Alberta?< 1010 - 2525 - 5050 - 100> 100What additional security training* is most important for security guards to have? (select up to 3)Emergency / Standard first-aid & CPRCommunication / De-escalationSituational awarenessUse-of-forceMental health first-aidEmergency response / Situation managementTrauma-informed engagementActive assailantOther:What additional security training* is often lacking? (select up to 3)Emergency / Standard first-aid & CPRCommunication / De-escalationSituational awarenessUse-of-forceMental health first-aidEmergency response / Situation managementTrauma-informed engagementActive assailantOther:What additional skills* are most important for security guards to have? (select up to 3)Customer serviceReport writingProfessionalism / Ethical conductCultural awarenessTeamwork Computer useProblem solvingTechnology (use of)Workplace readinessPhysical fitnessOther:What additional skills* are often lacking? (select up to 3)Customer serviceReport writingProfessionalism / Ethical conductCultural awarenessTeamwork Computer useProblem solvingTechnology (use of)Workplace readinessPhysical fitnessOther:What additional skills, qualifications, or training would make graduates more job-ready for your company?Section C: Collaborating with CA🍁SP and BUSYIs your organization interested in working with CA🍁SP and the BUSY Group in any of the following ways? (select all that apply)*Recruiting candidates for trainingHiring trained graduatesAllowing job shadowingIndustry presentations / Guest speakersParticipating in career fairsDeveloping / Reviewing coursesNot at this timeOther:Are you willing to provide a formal letter of support? (It will benefit our funding application.)*YesNoDo you have any additional comments?
