Security Guard (18 Month Contract)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts

Performance incentives

Continuing education

Career growth

Job summary

Canadian Tire in Toronto Operations is seeking a Security Guard to act as the first line of response for all transportation traffic and incoming traffic. You will monitor CCTV, secure the yard and facilities, and verify loads for seal compliance at the Distribution Centre.

Key duties include vehicle checks, incident reporting, and coordinating with dispatch across sites. Must hold Ontario security licensing and a post-secondary security diploma or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Security Guard in Ontario.
• Post-secondary diploma in Security and Law Enforcement, or 5 years security experience in transportation/distribution.
• Must pass criminal and credit background checks (bondable).
• Strong communication and customer service orientation.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and perform overhead lifting.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Team oriented with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicles and visitors in/out of the Distribution Centre yard; perform vehicle searches as needed.
• Monitor CCTV to ensure security of facilities and property; report incidents.
• Provide yard security through patrols and building security duties.
• Confirm loads for seal compliance and load integrity.
• Coordinate with transportation, dispatch, and other sites as needed.
• Report security metrics with detailed records and documentation.
• Assist with yard checks and trailer locates.
• Support movement of commercial vehicles in shipping/receiving areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

Team player

Customer service orientation

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.

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 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.

Schedule: 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly rate starts at $21/hr with annual step progression. Canadian Tire also offers comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, product discounts, and mental health benefits of $5,000 per year for eligible employees.

Valid Ontario Security Licence, valid Driver's Licence, post-secondary diploma in Security and Law Enforcement or 5 years of security experience in a transportation/distribution environment, ability to pass criminal and credit background check (bondable)