Robert Rivard appointed Security Operations Manager

Robert Rivard has been appointed Security Operations Manager, effective Jan. 3, reporting to Security Director Jean Brisebois.

He will be responsible for the supervision of Security personnel on both campuses, including the planning and direction of the work of shift supervisors and dispatchers, employee training, work assignment, staff performance and coaching.

He will also foster good community relations and awareness of Security operations and programs, and advises internal clients on security matters.

Rivard comes to Concordia after a long career in operational and administrative work with various government security groups. Most recently, he was regional manager for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) and was concerned with security issues at various airports across Quebec.

Before that, he worked at Transport Canada and was responsible for airport security at the Montréal-Trudeau Airport and maritime security in Quebec ports, ships and maritime installations. During a 28-year career in the RCMP, Rivard led several operation teams including those responsible for the Montreal Olympics, state visits by the Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II, and the G-7 Summit at Montebello.

Welcome to your new post, Robert.