Security Guard - North York

Commissionaires Great Lakes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Employee assistance program

Free parking on-site

Job summary

Commissionaires Great Lakes is seeking a Commissionaire to join our security team in North York, Ontario. The role requires guarding, access control, CCTV monitoring, incident reporting and continuous patrols to ensure client site safety and property protection.

This front-line position demands reliability, the ability to work weekends, wear safety boots, and lift up to 25 lbs. We offer medical and dental benefits, an employee assistance program, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Ontario Security Guard License is mandatory.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Ability to obtain Level II Secret Clearance (Canada, 10+ years residence, clean record).

Responsibilities

• Ensure access control policies are followed and client property is secured.
• Monitor CCTV cameras and respond to alarms.
• Maintain professional relationships with employees, visitors and clients.
• Complete site reporting requirements, logs and written reports.
• Uphold high standards of personal appearance and deportment.
• Maintain effective communication with team and clients.
• Provide assistance to employees, clients and visitors.
• Perform regular interior and exterior foot patrols and parking lot patrols.
• Sign visitors in/out with ID checks and report concerns to supervisor.
• Stand downs at client locations to ensure continuity of guard service.
• Be available to adjust schedule and undertake training as required.
• Liaise with Police, Fire, EMS during incidents.

Skills

Ontario Security Guard License

First Aid & CPR certification

Ability to stand/walk for long periods

Patrols & reporting

Computer/tablet usage

Physical fitness (lift up to 25 lbs)

Tools

Tablet / iPad usage

Job description

INTRODUCTION

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1925 on a mandate that prioritizes providing meaningful employment for veterans and others committed to the well being of Canadians primarily in security guard and related services. Spanning Central and Southwestern Ontario, our services are customized to respond to the dynamic and evolving security needs of both private and public sector clients. These include uniformed guard, mobile response and support services, by-law enforcement and identification services.

We are currently seeking a Commissionaire to join our growing team.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Your commitment to serving the needs of our clients and employees will encourage client and employee loyalty and enhance our organization’s success.

WHAT OUR EXCEPTIONAL COMMISSIONAIRES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Ensure access control policies and procedures are followed and client property is secured
• Monitor CCTV cameras
• Maintain positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors and clients
• Complete site reporting requirements, daily logs and written reports
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and deportment
• Maintain effective communication
• Respond to alarms and calls for assistance
• Provide assistance to employees, clients and visitors
• Perform regular interior and exterior foot patrols
• Prolong standing, sitting and walking is required
• Monitoring and foot patrolling of parking lot
• Enforce the Trespass to Property Act when required
• Complete patrol and incident reports utilizing reporting software, and paper reports as required
  
• Sign visitors in and out along with ID checks
• Report concerns or complaints received to Supervisor or Manager
• Perform 'stand downs' at client locations to ensure continuity of guard service, as requested by supervisor or manager.
• Be available to adjust schedule as required to accommodate the needs of the team.
• Undertake all training assigned to you in a timely fashion.
• Maintain professionalism at all times, during all interactions.
• Liaise with Police, Fire, EMS as appropriate during incidents.
  
• Other duties as may be required by the client or site supervisor

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US

• * MUST *Ontario Security Guard License
• * MUST *Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
• * MUST *Have the ability to obtain Level II Secret Clearance (resident in Canada 10 years or longer, clean record, clean credit history)
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of usage of tablet/iPad is required
• Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time
• Ability to complete frequent patrols
  
• Must wear safety boots at all times on site
• Ability to lift up-to 25 lbs

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU

• Hourly Rate of Pay: $22.00
• Location: 1127 Sheppard Ave W,North York
• Hours of work: Saturday - Sunday 1200-0000 (1 opening)/ Saturday - Sunday 0000-1200(1 opening)
  
• Free parking on-site

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Medical and Dental
• Employee assistance program
• Family Assistance program
• Coaching and counselling support

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR COMMISSIONAIRES:

As a front-line representative of our company and client’s site you must be highly reliable, work well under pressure, able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to multitask and be a professional who takes pride in your dress, deportment and performance at all times.

We would like to thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.