Security Guard – Mail Screening

Position Overview

Job Title: Security Guard - Mail Screening

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $19.83/hr

Site: One Queen - Cushman & Wakefield

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 13:00 - 19:00 hours

OT Method: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Internal Posting Date: November 4th 2026

Internal Closing Date: November 9th 2026

External Closing Date: November 10th, 2026

Site Overview

One Queen Street East is a landmark 503,000-square-foot office complex located at the corner of Yonge and Queen in downtown Toronto. Managed by Cushman & Wakefield, this modern property hosts dynamic commercial tenants and requires precise, high-standard mailroom safety and screening operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate an X-ray Security Screening System on incoming mail and packages to prevent foreign or unauthorized objects from entering the facility.
• Receive, sort, and process incoming and outgoing mail and parcels according to recipient lists, size, and designated P.O. Boxes.
• Inspect parcels and validate authorized individuals accepting mail across the service counter.
• Deliver mail and packages safely throughout the building in a timely manner.
• Weigh outgoing items, select economical shipping methods, enter tracking details into shipping software systems (e.g., UPS, DHL), and handle status inquiries.
• Maintain accurate weekly and monthly logs on delivered and pending packages.
• Provide routine administrative support, including handling basic team communications and maintaining clear records.
  
  

Must Haves

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Valid WSIB-approved Standard Level C First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Minimum of 1 year of security experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and pull up to 40 pounds, and push up to 100 pounds
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Prior experience operating mailroom equipment or X-ray screening systems
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Competitive pay rate of $19.83/hr
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Paid sick days
• Access to daily pay options
• Free uniforms with a dry cleaning and tailoring allowance
• Security license reimbursement
• Paid training and ongoing opportunities for professional development
  
  

Why Join Our Team?

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – 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.

Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.

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

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.