Casual Security Guard - Vancouver Drydock

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver is seeking a Casual Security Guard to be the first point of contact for employees, visitors, customers and suppliers attending the Vancouver Drydock. The role emphasizes greeting, directing guests and ensuring proper security access on site.

This on-site position requires 24/7 coverage with day, afternoon, graveyard and weekend shifts. A Grade 12 education plus 3–5 years in security (shipyard/marine preferred), Intermediate/Advanced First Aid, a valid

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent, supplemented by 3–5 years of security industry experience preferably in a shipyard or marine environment.
• Completion of Intermediate or Advanced First Aid training is essential.
• Valid Driver’s License and a Security Workers License are required.
• Marine Transportation Security Clearance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Controls the access of personnel, suppliers, customers and other visitors on site ensuring that visitors are properly signed in and out of the premises.
• Undertakes regular security patrols of the site ensuring that any security issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Provides access to stores, tool crib and secured areas to shipyard personnel when required.
• Responsible for video CCTV monitoring and audits.
• Responsible for fire system monitoring for all buildings.
• Responsible for monitoring parking lots, e-ticketing and general parking issues.
• Assists the Emergency Response Team.
• Deals with management of the yard evacuation list.
• Responsible for after-hours phone communications for Vancouver Drydock.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Shifts may occur anytime 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Skills

Access control

Patrols

Video CCTV monitoring

Fire system monitoring

Emergency response

Communication skills

Computer skills

Driver’s license

Security Workers License

First Aid training

Marine clearance considerations

Written communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

First Aid (Intermediate/Advanced)

Job description

Job Description

The Casual Security Guard is the first point of contact for vehicle traffic for employees, visitors, customers and suppliers attending the Vancouver Drydock. The primary focus is greeting and directing visitors and ensuring appropriate security access has been provided. The Casual Security Guard will provide shift coverage as needed and must be available for day, afternoon, graveyard and weekend shifts.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 203 East Esplanade, North Vancouver

What You’ll Do

• Controls the access of personnel, suppliers, customers and other visitors on site ensuring that visitors are properly signed in and out of the premises.
• Undertakes regular security patrols of the site ensuring that any security issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Provides access to stores, tool crib and secured areas to shipyard personnel when required.
• Responsible for video CCTV monitoring and audits.
• Responsible for fire system monitoring for all buildings.
• Responsible for monitoring parking lots, e-ticketing and general parking issues.
• Assists the Emergency Response Team.
• Deals with management of the yard evacuation list.
• Responsible for after-hours phone communications for Vancouver Drydock.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Shifts may occur anytime 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What You’ll Bring

• Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent, supplemented by 3-5 years of security industry experience preferably in a shipyard or marine environment.
• Completion of Intermediate or Advanced First Aid training is essential.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a Security Workers License.
• Marine Transportation Security Clearance is an asset.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a minimal supervision and exercise sound judgement.

The estimated salary for this position is $64,800 - $79,200. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.