Security Guard

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Security Guard, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Hours of work: Permanent part time  up to 24 hours.  Days, afternoon and night shifts.

Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered in the selection process. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Enforce Homewood’s smoke-free policy
• Enforce all parking policies, procedures and by-laws through routine parking patrols. This includes referencing parking records, contacting city by-law enforcement regarding ticketing and towing, and documenting all data and action
• Respond to all emergencies in person, taking a leadership role and working with Switchboard under all Emergency Codes
• Monitor all mechanical/electrical control centres and respond to all off-hours maintenance problems, working Switchboard to determine on-call maintenance needs
• Troubleshoot and service minor mechanical and electrical problems when required, reporting repairs and maintenance to Environmental Services
• Practice fire safety through regular fire inspection in accordance with Provincial and Municipal fire codes and Occupational Health and Safety requirements. This includes assisting with removal and resetting of fire alarm panels and detection systems stations, and conducting fire drills
• Complete required tours and record all incidents as outlined under the guidelines for Security Operations
• Maintain a clean, safe working area and ensures all safety precautions are taken in the performance of duties

What we’re looking for:

• Security Guard License required
• Current CPR and First Aid certification; recertification to be completed annually
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License Class G
• 6 months’ experience with security, police, fire 
• Police, Law and Security Diploma required 
• Experience within a hospital setting is preferred
• Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evenings, and nights
• Demonstrated ability to assess and evaluate situations and implement de-escalation techniques
• Ability to handle confidential information with a high amount of discretion
• Current copy of a Ministry of Transportation Search Record must be provided
• Cleared Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as proficient computer skills and the ability to write comprehensive reports and maintain routine logs
• Knowledge of WHMIS
• Evidence of good work and attendance record
• Demonstrated commitment to Homewood’s Core Competencies (Service Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity)
• Commitment to working within Homewood’s Health & Safety Policy

The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for this position is $29.26/hourly, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement.

Why Work With Us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.