Security Team Lead - Full Time - UHN West Park Healthcare (Paladin Security)

Paladin Security; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services firm is seeking a full-time Security Team Lead for a healthcare setting in Toronto. This role involves providing leadership, training staff, and ensuring compliance with security policies. Candidates should have a valid Security License, first aid certification, and experience in a supervisory role. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits including medical and dental insurance, daily pay availability, and opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Competitive salary and benefits package

Free Uniforms

Security license reimbursement

Dry cleaning & tailoring allowance

Work today, get paid today

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of healthcare supervisory experience preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Must be willing to complete N95 Mask fit testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and train security staff.
• Implement site security policies and procedures.
• Perform security audits and document incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Training and coaching

Ability to perform under pressure

Motivating staff

Education

Valid Security License for Ontario

First Aid & CPR Level C

Use of Force certification

Management of Aggressive Behavior certification

Job description

Overview Job Skills / Requirements

Position: Security Team Lead

Site: University Health Network - West Park - 170 Emmett Ave, York

Overtime: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Status: Full-Time

Hours: Continental Nights (1800-0600 hrs.)

Pay Rate: $21.59

Posting Date: December 9, 2025

Internal Expiry: December 15, 2025

External Expiry: December 23, 2025

Key responsibilities

• Provides leadership, direction, and ongoing coaching and training
• Ensures all standing orders and scheduled daily activities are carried out as required for each shift
• Ensures site staff adhere to all Paladin Security and site-specific security policies and procedures
• Plans and implements shift work schedules
• Ensures all Security Guards have received the mandatory training
• Motivates staff and issues commendations
• Disciplines staff when necessary and ensures proper documentation is passed onto head office
• Performs security audits
• Documents and investigates security incidents and complaints
• Provide proactive and reactive security patrols.
• Communicates any concerns/issues with Client Service Manager

Prerequisites

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
• Covid Vaccine two doses
• Proof of up to date immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella and two step Tuberculosis skin test
• Must be willing to complete N95 Mask fit testing during the training
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure.
• Proven ability to train, direct, and motivate staff.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• Applicants who do not possess these certifications can opt into Paladin's Use of Force (UOF)/Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certification program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position

Please be aware: The UOF/MOAB certification is not paid as it is a pre-employment requisite; however, Paladin will cover all the costs of the training with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability

Why choose Paladin?

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

Additional Information / Benefits

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

The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we are 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, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

This is a Full-Time position 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.

Number of Openings for this position: 1