Security Ambassador Cortellucci Vaughn Hospital

Paladin Security; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Daily pay available

Job summary

Paladin Security seeks a Security Ambassador to support Mackenzie Health’s Emergency Department in Vaughan/Richmond Hill. This full-time role focuses on keeping patients, visitors and staff safe in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will patrol waiting areas, de-escalate potential violence, coordinate with clinical teams and law enforcement, monitor patient status, document census, and assist with resource referrals while upholding a respectful, compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider.
• English (oral/written) fluency is a must.
• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and patrols the emergency department waiting areas to enhance safety and patient experience.
• Uses verbal de-escalation techniques to prevent violence and collaborates with staff.
• Maintains liaison with clinical and operational teams for effective safety support.
• Acts as primary security contact in the ED and coordinates with law enforcement and EMS as needed.
• Observes health indicators in patients awaiting service and reports concerns promptly.
• Stores hourly census of waiting area occupants and tracks client contacts.
• Coordinates knowledge of support options and resources for patients and staff as appropriate.
• Develops plans to safely manage individuals known to pose a risk of violence.
• Avoids direct physical intervention unless necessary, involving security and Code White as required.

Skills

First Aid & CPR Level C

English fluency

Security experience

Job description

Mackenzie Health’s two hospitals—Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital—each have a full-service emergency department, core services, and specialized services to provide you with the care you need. Our Woman and Child, Inpatient Mental Health, and Inpatient Integrated Stroke programs are available to the community at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. An extensive range of outpatient clinics, chronic kidney disease care, complex continuing care and rehabilitation are available at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital.

Position: Security Ambassador

Averaging Agreement: Employment Standards Act

Hours: Monday to Friday (0700 - 1500)

Posting Date: October 6, 2026

Internal Closing Date: October 13,2026

External Closing Date: October 20, 2026

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Continually monitors and actively patrols the emergency department waiting areas and pro-actively engages patients (awaiting treatment), visitors and staff in order to develop a positive safety culture and creates opportunities to enhance the user experience by making connections with those in the area and, where possible, alleviating some of the stresses and anxiety through respectful interpersonal interactions
• Uses supportive verbal techniques and engages staff resources in order to identify appropriate strategies aimed at the de-escalation of potentially violent behavior
• Develops relationships and maintains liaison with clinical and operational stakeholder groups to ensure effective communication and consultation in the development of appropriate support and/or interventionstrategies
• Acts as a principal contact for security services within the emergency department and liaises with emergency responders including law enforcement and Emergency Services when managing individuals who may pose a risk of violence
• Makes observations relating to obvious visual changes to the apparent health of those awaiting services (i.e. loss of consciousness, dizziness, obvious labored or difficult breathing, unresponsiveness, etc.) in the area and immediately identifies any concerns to clinical staff
• Conducts and documents an hourly census of the number of persons in the waiting areas
• Maintains basic data concerning the number of client contacts made during each shift
• Establishes knowledge of the support options and resources available (i.e. warm blankets, food & drink, transit passes, community support resources such as shelters, etc.) and liaises with staff in order to ensure their applications are appropriate and not contrary to clinical needs (i.e. not all triaged patients should take food or water prior to being seen by a physician)
• Develops relationships with regular patients and visitors and through consultation with stakeholders develops customized “Approach Plans” that identify strategies for safely and effectively managing individual patients and visitors who are known to present a potential risk of violence
• Ambassador is not intended to get directly involved in physical interventions unless required to do so in order to preserve the safety of themselves or another person. Whenever possible, engage site security and/or the site Code White team in order to manage physically aggressive or threatening behavior

Prerequisites:

• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
• Proof of up to date immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella and two step Tuberculosis skin test
• Must be willing to complete N95 Mask fit testing during the training
• English (oral/written) fluency is a must
• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred
• Must be able to provide certifications in Management of Aggressive Behavior
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development
• “Work today, get paid today—dailypay available”

Certification Requirements (All)

First Aid and CPR - Level C Certification
Valid Ontario Security License
Immunization Record for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella and two step TB skin test
COVID Double Vaccinated
Authorized to legally work in Canada

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – 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, Paid Holidays

This job reports to the Client Service Manager

This is a Full-Time position1st Shift, Monday to Friday (0700-1500).