Security Officer

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

WRHN is seeking a Part Time Security Officer (USWA) to help maintain a safe environment across WRHN Midtown & Chicopee locations. The role involves 24/7 vigilance, access control, and prompt response to codes to protect patients, staff and visitors.

Candidates should have Grade 12, a valid Ontario Security Guard License, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to work shifts and stand for long periods. Excellent attendance, communication skills, and some mechanical aptitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License required.
• 2-year Law and Security course or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Ability to communicate with the general public and other Hospital staff and external emergency personnel
• Good oral and written skills
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• Must have CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Ability to make decisions in an emergency or stressful situations
• Must be able to prioritize workload
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent computer skills
• Some mechanical abilities
• Excellent attendance record

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour security coverage of the hospital.
• Immediate response to all Hospital Emergency Codes.
• Asset protection and maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers.
• Access control and issuing parking infraction notices.
• Assist clinical staff with patient care as required.

Job description

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WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Security

Position: Part Time Security Officer (USWA)

Hours of Work: 8/hr Shifts

Location: WRHN @ Midtown and Chicopee

Position Summary: Hospital Security Officers maintain a high regard for the rights of all hospital patrons & the laws governing those rights. Our team endeavors to preserve & maintain an environment where diverse social & cultural values are allowed & accepted.

Some major services our Security team provides include twenty four hour Security coverage of the hospital with a dedicated officer in the Emergency Department, immediate response to all Hospital Emergency Codes, asset protection, maintaining a safe environment for Patients, Staff, Physicians & Volunteers, access control, issuing parking infraction notices & assisting clinical staff with patient care as required. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License required
• Must have 2-year Law and Security course or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Ability to communicate with the general public and other Hospital staff and external emergency personnel
• Good oral and written skills
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• Must have CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Ability to make decisions in an emergency or stressful situations
• Must be able to prioritize workload
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent computer skills
• Some mechanical abilities
• Excellent attendance record

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

Post Date 10/01/2026

Salary CAD 29.13-31.84

Close Date 10/08/2026

Location CA:ON:Kitchener

835 King Street West,Kitchener,ON,N2G 1G3,CA