Security Site Manager - Nova Chemicals

Paladin Security; St. Clair; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm is seeking a Security Manager for Nova Chemicals in Ontario. The role involves supervising security activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years in security management, a valid Ontario Security License, and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for training and professional development

Free Uniforms

Daily pay available

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in security management, preferably in industrial or chemical environments.
• Valid Ontario Security License and G Licence needed.
• Experience in Emergency Response, First Aid & CPR (Level C) required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate security activities across all sites.
• Conduct regular site visits and maintain security logs.
• Address disciplinary issues and ensure professionalism among staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Knowledge of physical security systems

Education

College/University Education

Diploma in Law Enforcement

Tools

CCTV

Access control systems

Trilogy lock systems

Job description

Overview Job Skills / Requirements

Position: Security Manager

Site: Nova Chemicals, 785 Petrolia Line, Corunna ON

Rate: $32.21 hourly

Hours: Monday - Friday 0700-1530

Posting Date: 12/18/2025

Internal Closing Date: 12/24/2025

External Closing Date: 1/6/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate security activities across all four Manufacturing East Sites.
• Ensure adequate staffing of security guards at each location.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess security performance and compliance.
• Draft, review, and update site-specific security post orders to reflect operational requirements and regulatory standards.
• Oversee contracted security staff, including onboarding, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
• Address disciplinary issues and ensure professionalism among security staff.
• Administer the Trilogy lock program across all sites.
• Maintain accurate logs of key assignments and conduct periodic audits to ensure accountability.
• Lead investigations of security incidents and prepare detailed reports.
• Maintain accurate records of access permissions.
• Coordinate issuance of regional vehicle tags for contractors, and visitors.
• Track attendance, evaluate training effectiveness, and maintain training records.
• Liaison with outside agencies such as Police, Site Watch, Neighboring companies, (on projects investigations and coordination of services).
• This position requires excellent communication skills with the emphasis on practical industrial knowledge and presentation expertise. The job requires tact and interpersonal skills.
• Although this position is primarily stationed out of an office it is also mobile management position with physical demands pertaining to climbing stairs, building tours, emergency response and computer work throughout the day.
• On call for emergency & security related issues 24/7 as available

Prerequisites

• Minimum 5 years of experience in security management, preferably in industrial or chemical environments.
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems (CCTV, access control, Trilogy lock systems, keying programs, vehicle tag programs, emergency communication systems).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel between sites as required.
• Ontario Security Guard License.
• First Aid & CPR (Level C).
• Experience in Emergency Response.
• Diploma in Law Enforcement.
• Strong Administrative Skill Set.

Why Choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Free Uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Additional perks
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available

Education Requirements

College/University Education

Certification Requirements

• Valid G Licence
• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C
• Valid Ontario Security License

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!

The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we’re the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

This job reports to the Director of Operations

This is a Full-Time position

Relocation is not required and travel is required occasionally

Number of Openings for this position: 1