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Ryan Keay

Vaughan,ON

Summary

Experienced manager with 18+ years of municipal enforcement experience, including 7+ years in a senior management role overseeing municipal enforcement and service delivery. Strong communication and problem-solving skills enable me to provide effective leadership, guiding staff to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. I have a proven track record in delivering high-quality enforcement services while motivating and building a diverse workforce. With a strategic leadership approach, I measure department performance and foster continuous learning. Committed to building successful relationships and community partnerships to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Transit Enforcement and Security

Regional Municipality Of York, Public Works
03.2013 - Current

Policy and Procedure Development:

  • The role involves managing the development of policies, procedures, work plans, and activities for fare enforcement and ensuring the security and safety of the public on Regional transit and affiliated properties.

Safety and Security Oversight:

  • The position oversees the monitoring of safety and security incidents on York Region transit and affiliated properties, implementing strategies for special events and emergency situations.

Enforcement and Compliance:

  • The responsibilities include managing day-to-day enforcement, application of by-laws, and enforcing pertinent legislation and regulations in a consistent and non-discriminatory manner.

Budgeting and Resource Management:

  • The role assists in preparing and monitoring budgets, ensuring compliance, and efficient use of resources. It also participates in planning and strategic initiatives for service improvements.

Stakeholder Relations and Program Improvement:

  • The position involves liaising with stakeholders, participating in committees and special projects, and managing the implementation of process improvements to ensure effective and innovative program delivery

Supervisor, Transit Enforcement and Security

Regional Municipality Of York, Public Works
03.2011 - 03.2013

Policy and Procedure Development:

  • Managing development of policies, procedures, work plans, and activities for fare enforcement and ensuring the security and safety of the public on Regional transit and affiliated properties.

Safety and Security Oversight:

  • Oversees the monitoring of safety and security incidents on York Region transit and affiliated properties, implementing strategies for special events and emergency situations.

Enforcement and Compliance:

  • Managing day-to-day enforcement, application of by-laws, and enforcing pertinent legislation and regulations in a consistent and non-discriminatory manner.

Budgeting and Resource Management:

  • Preparing and monitoring budgets, ensuring compliance, and efficient use of resources. It also participates in planning and strategic initiatives for service improvements.

Stakeholder Relations and Program Improvement:

  • Liaising with stakeholders, participating in committees and special projects, and managing the implementation of process improvements to ensure effective and innovative program delivery.

Special Constable, Transit Enforcement

Regional Municipality Of York, Public Works
08.2005 - 03.2011

Enforcement Functions:

  • Enforces transit by-laws and relevant laws on York Region Transit properties.
  • Issues offense notices and assists in arresting violators.
  • Collaborates with law enforcement agencies, provides court testimony, and supports criminal investigations.

Safety and Security Functions:

  • Provides emergency response assistance, patrols, and first aid on transit properties.
  • Responds to alarms, investigates incidents, and ensures passenger safety.
  • Handles fraudulent activities, performs crowd control, and stores restricted weapons securely.

Liaison, Communication, and Customer Service Activities:

  • Assists passengers with transit-related inquiries and concerns.
  • Engages in presentations to promote safety and crime prevention programs.
  • Liaises with law enforcement agencies, conducts on-the-job training, and maintains confidentiality.

Data Reporting Functions:

  • Maintains a daily memo book for logging incidents and confidential information.
  • Inputs daily log data into a central information system.
  • Prepares various reports and collects evidence for court prosecution.

Special Constable, Protective Services Security

Ontario Provincial Police
11.2003 - 08.2005
  • Provided security for Ontario government buildings, its contents, parking garage and grounds, or those used by the Government of Ontario that are secured by the OPP including physical safety and security to its occupants and visitors.
  • Provided security protection for various Ministry staff and facilities including the Center for Forensic Science, Macdonald Block Building and the Ministry of Finance
  • Provided security services in support of the annual provincial budget process and securement of the facility during the lockdown process
  • Was seconded to the Use of Force team in provided training and education to other OPP Special

Education

College Diploma - Police Foundations

Humber College
Toronto, ON

Law Enforcement and Security Certificate in Law and Security -

Seneca College
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Expertise in handling end-to-end corporate and divisional projects, strategies, processes, and management systems
  • Extensive knowledge of provincial labor laws, policies, and regulations, specifically in the areas of unionized workforces, health and safety, and human rights
  • Thorough knowledge of municipal by-laws, regulations, and applicable legislation
  • Extensive experience managing programs and resources in public organizations offering direct public services
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Business administration and Process Improvement

Certification

  • Emergency Management Ontario - Incident Management Systems (IMS) Certification in Level 100, 200 and 300
  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certified in Level 1 & Level 2
  • Transit System Security Certification - U.S. Department of Transportation
  • Transit Supervisor Certification - U.S. Department of Transportation
  • Queens University - Mental Health Leadership Certificate
  • Excellence Canada - Certificate in Process Management
  • ASP Instructor Certification (Use of Force)

Timeline

Manager, Transit Enforcement and Security

Regional Municipality Of York, Public Works
03.2013 - Current

Supervisor, Transit Enforcement and Security

Regional Municipality Of York, Public Works
03.2011 - 03.2013

Special Constable, Transit Enforcement

Regional Municipality Of York, Public Works
08.2005 - 03.2011

Special Constable, Protective Services Security

Ontario Provincial Police
11.2003 - 08.2005

College Diploma - Police Foundations

Humber College

Law Enforcement and Security Certificate in Law and Security -

Seneca College
Ryan Keay