Hostel Security Specialist - Protect & Assist Guests

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority; Sioux Lookout; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Fitness reimbursement program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority is seeking a Security Worker to protect the hostel facility, parking lot, and other SLFNHA properties under supervision. The role involves 12-hour day/night shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays, with responsibilities spanning patrols, incident reporting, and client assistance.

Preference is given to Indigenous candidates; training is provided for security licensing, crisis intervention, and incident management.

Qualifications

• Preference given to persons of First Nations ancestry.
• Ability to communicate in a First Nations dialect is an asset.
• Security training/licensing or police sciences are an asset.
• Experience in security is preferred but training will be provided.
• Frontline customer service experience is an asset.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete incident reports and deescalate sensitive situations.
• Good computer and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for assigned buildings/properties and respond to alarms and incidents.
• Conduct hourly checks of hostel, parking lot, wings, and fencing; report maintenance needs.
• Ensure fire exits are clear and security doors work.
• Document all incident reports and update the SOIR system.
• Operate CCTV equipment and maintain CCTV system.
• Assist clients with directions, services, and transportation to appointments.
• Interact respectfully with clients and maintain professionalism in difficult situations.
• Coordinate with local agencies in Sioux Lookout.
• Shovel and sand exits when required and assist in evacuations.

Skills

First Nations communication

Written & oral communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Computer & data entry

Teamwork & independence

Education

Security training/licensing

Tools

CCTV surveillance

Job description

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority is seeking a Security Worker to protect the hostel facility, parking lot, and other SLFNHA properties under supervision. The role involves 12-hour day/night shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays, with responsibilities spanning patrols, incident reporting, and client assistance.

Preference is given to Indigenous candidates; training is provided for security licensing, crisis intervention, and incident management.