Security Guard

Canadian Tire; Brampton; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Retirement programs

Education programs

Product discounts

Mental health benefits

Job summary

Canadian Tire in Toronto Operations Distribution & Gatehouse is seeking a Security Guard to act as the first line of response for transportation traffic and other incoming traffic to the facility.

You will check vehicles and visitors, monitor CCTV, report irregularities, support load security, and maintain detailed records while ensuring safety and compliance. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Provincially licensed to work as a Security Guard in Ontario.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and perform overhead lifting.
• Bondable with annual criminal and credit background check.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicles and visitors in/out of the DC yard and perform vehicle searches.
• Monitor CCTV and ensure security of facilities and property.
• Report irregularities and escalate to leadership per SOPs.
• Maintain yard security through patrols and report writing.
• Support transportation loads verification and load integrity.
• Communicate movement of commercial vehicles and support other sites.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Report writing skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Security and Law Enforcement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Security systems

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Physical Security & Gatehouse Operations, the Security Guard will act as first line of response for all transportation traffic and other incoming traffic into the Toronto Operations Supply Chain locations.

Responsibilities

• Check all vehicles and visitors in and out of the Distribution Centre yard and perform vehicle searches as appropriate.
• Watch for and report irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards and emergency situations; contact emergency responders, such as police, fire and/or ambulance personnel, and escalat to leadership as outlined in standard operating procedures.
• Provide overall yard security through patrols, observation and reporting and perform building security duties as assigned.
• Monitor closed circuit television to ensure security of facilities and company property.
• Confirm security, compliance and integrity of commercial vehicle loads and support compliance with legislated guidelines for the transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• Assist with reconciliation of Yard Checks and trailer locates.
• Accurately report on key security measurements through detailed report and record keeping.
• Communicate and support the movement of commercial vehicles in/out of shipping and receiving areas and provide needed support to other areas within the Toronto Operations sites.
• Confirm all loads inbound and outbound for verification of seal compliance and load integrity.

Schedule

24/7 operation with a dedicated shift to be confirmed. All Toronto Operations Distribution & Gatehouse locations.

Requirements

• Provincially licensed to work as a Security Guard in the Province of Ontario. Valid Security License required.
• Must meet all physical requirements including standing and/or walking for extended periods and the ability to do overhead lifting.
• Must have a proven record of superior attendance standards.
• Must undergo a yearly criminal and credit background check with successful results (bondable).
• Valid Driver's License in good standing. Abstract to be provided.
• Post-secondary diploma in Security and Law Enforcement, or 5 years Security experience in Transportation/Distribution environment.
• Capable of working in a team environment with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a strong customer service orientation.
• Strong attention to detail and superior, accurate report writing skills.
• Ability to effectively handle stressful and potentially threatening incidents with professionalism.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety codes, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to handle private and confidential information.
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft products and other security-related systems.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly rate starts at $21/hr with annual step progression. Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, product discounts, career growth opportunities, and up to $5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees and their families.

Valid Ontario Security Licence; post-secondary diploma in Security and Law Enforcement or 5 years of security experience in a transportation/distribution environment; valid driver's licence in good standing; bondable (annual criminal and credit background check required)