Security Guard

Sportchek; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Performance incentives

Continuing Education Programs

Well‑being perks

Product discounts

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is seeking a Security Guard to act as first line of response for traffic entering our Toronto Operations Distribution & Gatehouse locations. You will perform vehicle searches, monitor CCTV, verify loads, and maintain security records across all sites.

The role requires an Ontario security license, a clear background, and strong communication skills. Training and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Provincially licensed to work as a Security Guard in Ontario.
• Must meet physical requirements including standing/walking for extended periods and overhead lifting.
• Yearly criminal and credit background check (bondable) required.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicles and visitors in and out of the Distribution Centre yard and perform vehicle searches as appropriate.
• Monitor for security breaches, hazards, and emergencies; contact responders and elevate to leadership per SOPs.
• Provide yard and building security through patrols, observation, and reporting.
• Monitor CCTV to ensure facility and property security.
• Verify loads and ensure compliance with Dangerous Goods transport guidelines.
• Assist with reconciliation of yard checks and trailer locates.
• Report on key security metrics and maintain detailed records.
• Coordinate movement of commercial vehicles in shipping/receiving and support related areas.
• Verify load seals and integrity for inbound/outbound shipments.
• Work 24/7 shift with schedule to be confirmed; cover Toronto Operations sites.

Education

Post‑secondary diploma in Security and Law Enforcement, or 5 years Security experience in Transportation/ Distribution environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

What You’ll do

• 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 elevate 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 reports 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 including transportation, vehicle control, dispatch office and other key areas as identified.
• Confirm all loads inbound and outbound for verification of seal compliance and load integrity.
• 24/day, 7 days a week with a dedicated shift to be confirmed.
• All Toronto Operations Distribution & Gatehouse locations.

What you bring

• Provincially licensed to work as a Security Guard in the Province of Ontario.
• Valid Security License.
• Must meet all physical requirements of the job (Medium Physical requirements) including standing and/or walking for extended periods of time 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 through observation and patrol and able to demonstrate superior and accurate report writing skills.
• Ability to effectively handle stressful and potentially threatening incidents with the highest degree of 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.

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives
• Continuing Education Programs
• Other perks to support your well‑being
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

The hourly rate starts at $21/hr. with annual step progression. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job‑related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role‑specific requirements.

#LI-CD1 We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e‑commerce capabilities, and exciting market‑leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits‑eligible employees and their families, including total well‑being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees.

Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity‑seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

We are one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world‑class owned brands and exciting market‑leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to excite and serve Canadian customers from coast‑to‑coast. We are connected to communities, big and small, from coast‑to‑coast, offering products and services that reflect the diverse nature of every one of them. From sports to outdoors, automobiles to homes, we know and understand life in Canada like no other retailer.

We are always on the lookout for curious, creative people who are able to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving retail environment. Join us, where there's a place for you here.