Security Guard – SCRT 05/25

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 34,233 - 37,029; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sioux Lookout is looking for a Security Guard responsible for safeguarding the security of the health centre and providing reception and emergency response services. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Ontario Security Guard license and have prior security experience, preferably in a healthcare environment. The role involves maintaining certifications, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the safety of staff and visitors. A competitive hourly wage of $24.85 – $26.88 is offered, along with benefits under the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Current valid Ontario Security Guard license required.
• 2 years prior security experience preferred, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Current Criminal Records Check required.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard security of the health centre, staff, patients, and property.
• Maintain certifications as required per regulation.
• Provide effective reception and emergency response services.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Ability to speak / understand Oji-Cree

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or GED

Ontario Security Guard license

2-year Law and Security or Police Foundations Course

Job description

Job Summary

The Security Guard will be responsible for safeguarding the overall security of the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre, its staff, patients, visitors and property whilst also providing effective reception, security and emergency response services.

Qualifications

• Current valid Ontario Security Guard license required.
• Minimum Grade 12 or GED required.
• 2-year Law and Security or Police Foundations Course preferred.
• 2 years prior security experience preferred (preferably in a Health Care Environment).
• Must have current valid driver’s license and a clean drivers abstract.
• Conflict Avoidance/Physical disengagement training preferred.
• Use of Force certification preferred.
• Hospital Aggression Response Training (with certification in PINEL Restraint Systems) preferred.
• Current Criminal Records Check is required.
• Excellent computer skills.
• CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality.
• Ability to work on your feet for your entire shift.
• Ability to speak / understand Oji-Cree is an asset

Job Duties

• Successfully pass all training component requirements and maintain certifications as required per regulation and hospital policy to perform your job duties.
• Working knowledge of proper security and surveillance techniques.
• Working knowledge of Principles and practices of emergency response, Use of Force, Hospital Aggression Response Training.
• Ability to walk, stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Must be available to work all assigned shifts, including night shifts.
• Must be physically able to perform duties of the position.

Salary

$24.85 – $26.88 per hour.

Benefits in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Competition No.

SCRT 05-25

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Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, we thank all others for their interest. An acceptable criminal reference check and immunization records will be required from the successful candidate. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. SLMHC is an equal opportunity employer and a scent-free facility.