Healthcare Shift Supervisor (Healthcare Security)

Paladin Security; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security company in Halifax is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of the healthcare security team. The candidate will guide and train staff, ensuring adherence to policies and communication with management. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma and certifications in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C. Benefits include medical insurance and paid vacation. This is a full-time position with a rotational schedule.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Qualifications

• Standard First Aid certification required.
• CPR Level C certification required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and train staff in day-to-day operations of healthcare security.
• Communicate effectively with management and staff.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Initiative

Team support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The Halifax Infirmary is home to the Charles V. Keating Emergency and Trauma Centre. It also houses a number of inpatient units, general surgery, vascular surgery, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedic surgery and outpatient clinics.

Position Details

• Position: Shift Supervisor
• Site: Halifax Infirmary
• Hours: 4 on, 4 off rotation, 12‑hour shifts, days and overnights
• Payrate: $22.50
• Shift types: 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, School Hours, Weekends, Summers
• Number of Openings: 1
• Relocation not provided; travel not required
• This is a Full‑Time position
• Reports to the Site Supervisor, Client Service Manager

Key Responsibilities

Shift Supervisors are responsible for the direction and training of their staff during the day‑to‑day operations of the Healthcare Security team at their site.

Communication is a key function of the Shift Supervisor, as they are an extension of the Site Supervisor and Management team.

• Directing employees to perform to the standards of Paladin's policies and procedures.
• Ensuring employees have and retain knowledge of the site operations.
• Ensuring their team is made aware of and understands any Paladin‑issued memo/announcement.
• Ensuring contractual obligations are met—such as no time loss on site. Addressing lateness, absences, and covering shifts as needed.
• Responding to all emergencies; taking command of the situation.
• Ensuring the health and safety of staff as it pertains to training on Paladin's Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and reporting any incidents that occur during their shift.
• Dealing with disciplinary issues that arise on site, including completion of meetings and paperwork. Severe disciplinary infractions will require collaboration between the Shift Supervisor, Management, and Human Resources.

Shift Supervisor Duties

Shift Supervisors duties include (but are not limited to):

• Checking emails and answering any pressing issues, being on call for emergencies, conferring with the Site Supervisor for daily or upcoming matters, assisting with scheduling, facilitating shift change briefings, general cleanliness of the Security Office, and ensuring daily paperwork (sign‑in sheets, incident reports, etc.) has been completed.

Qualifications

Education Requirements (All):
High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (All):
Standard First Aid, CPR Level C

An ideal candidate for Shift Supervisor can take care of the big and little things that make a site run more smoothly. They take initiative to help out and always ensures their team of employees is supported and recognized.

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!

The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days

Relocation is not provided and travel is not required