(CAN) Asset Protection Associate

Walmart; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada Thornhill is seeking an Asset Protection Associate to help maintain a safe, secure store environment for customers and associates. You will patrol the store, support investigations, and assist with emergencies while upholding company policies.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to ensure the store runs smoothly and customers receive consistent, high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Security guard license is required.

Responsibilities

• Store Security and Loss Prevention: conducts daily patrols to maintain a safe store environment.
• Investigations and Case Support: investigates shrink incidents and reports findings to leadership.
• Emergency Response and Store Support: assists with evacuations and emergency procedures.
• Enforcement and External Apprehensions: carries out external apprehensions per policy.
• Communication and Reporting: gathers and communicates information clearly to stakeholders.
• Additional Duties: performs other responsibilities to support asset protection priorities.

Education

Security Guard License

Job description

Position Summary

The Asset Protection Associate plays a key role in creating and maintaining a safe, secure, and professional store environment for customers, associates, visitors, and vendors. By following Asset Protection standards and demonstrating positive, professional behaviour, this role helps prevent financial and physical loss, reduce shrink, and support store profitability. Through awareness, observation, and teamwork, the Asset Protection Associate helps protect people, merchandise, and the overall shopping experience.

What you’ll do

Store Security and Loss Prevention

Conducts daily patrols of the store to help ensure a safe and secure environment. Verifies that doors, showcases, and security features are functioning properly and takes action as required.

Investigations and Case Support

Investigates incidents of financial and physical shrink and communicates findings to Store Leadership. For internal investigations, escalates information to the Market Loss Prevention Manager in accordance with Company guidelines. Conducts or supports investigations related to internal theft, external theft, organized retail crime, and cases assigned through Walmart Canada Global Ethics.

Emergency Response and Store Support

Supports store evacuation and emergency procedures during incidents such as fire or other emergencies. Participates in store task team responsibilities as required to support overall operations.

Enforcement and External Apprehensions

Carries out external apprehensions when required, in compliance with Company policies and legal standards.

Communication and Reporting

Gathers and communicates information from multiple sources, clearly explaining issues and findings to leadership and other stakeholders while presenting relevant perspectives.

Additional Duties

Completes additional responsibilities as required to support evolving business needs and Asset Protection priorities.

Flexibility (Availability/Work Schedule)

• Be open to working a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs. Your adaptability helps ensure the store runssmoothlyand customers receive consistent, high-quality service.

Potential challenges in this role

High Task Volume in a Fast-Paced Environment

• Manages overnight hours effectively and planning accordingly to stay energized and focused.
• Effectively manages work hours and plans ahead to maintain energy and focus throughout the shift.
• Handles a fast-paced workload with efficiency, ensuring large volumes of restocking and recovery are completed accurately and on time.

Physical Demands

• Performs physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, bending, and lifting inventory, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 20 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Performs repetitive tasks such as stocking, zoning, and organizing products with attention to detail and consistency to uphold store standards.

Why you’ll enjoy working here

• Energetic, Fast-Paced Environment – Thrive in a dynamic setting where every day brings something new.
• Appreciation for Your Efforts – Your contributions are recognized and valued.
• Career Growth Opportunities – Build your skills and advance your career with us.
• Meaningful Impact – Take pride in helping customers save money and live better.

The minimum rate of pay for this position starts from $19.35.

Le taux horaire minimum pour ce poste débute à 19.35.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

License - Security Guard License

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary location

700 CENTRE ST, THORNHILL, ON L4J 0A7, Canada

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