Security Guard

Canadian Tire Financial Services; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and retirement programs

Mental health benefits

Product discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is seeking a Security Guard for Toronto Operations Distribution & Gatehouse locations. This role acts as first line of response for all transportation traffic and other visitors, performing vehicle checks, searches, and CCTV monitoring to safeguard facilities and loads.

You will report incidents, assist with load integrity checks, and work with teams across transportation and dispatch.

Qualifications

• Provincially licensed to work as a Security Guard in Ontario.
• Medium physical requirements including standing/walking for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicles and visitors in/out of the yard and perform searches.
• Monitor CCTV to ensure facility security and report irregularities.

Skills

Security license Ontario

Attention to detail

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Security or related field

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.

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 upgrade 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 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.

Benefits and Compensation

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

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 in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! 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.

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. If you’re ready to take on new challenges – be it in digital, IT, marketing, data & analytics, merchandising, or one of the many other roles we have – there is a place for you here.