Position Overview
Title: Security Supervisor
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $21.86 /hr
Site: MaRS Discovery
Schedule: Continental Days (0900 - 2100)
Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement after 88 hours
Site Overview
MaRS Discovery District is a vibrant innovation hub located in downtown Toronto. It brings together tech leaders, startups, and researchers working in a collaborative environment focused on building creative solutions for the future.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Security Supervisor, you will lead daily site operations and support your team on duty. Your core responsibilities include:
- Providing direction, ongoing coaching, and leadership to Security Guards on site.
- Ensuring all daily standing orders and scheduled tasks are completed effectively during each shift.
- Monitoring compliance with company and site-specific safety and security policies.
- Conducting proactive and reactive security patrols across the facility.
- Performing security audits and managing shift attendance.
- Documenting and investigating security incidents, complaints, and operational issues.
- Recognizing high performance with commendations and handling disciplinary documentation when required.
- Maintaining clear, ongoing communication with the Client Service Manager.
- Preparing a short PowerPoint presentation as part of the recruitment process.
Must Haves
- Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
- Valid WSIB-approved First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
- Proof of two doses of COVID-19 vaccination.
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, tact, and diplomacy.
Nice-to-Haves
- At least two years of security experience in a team lead or supervisory role.
- Post-secondary education in a law enforcement or security program from a recognized college.
- Working knowledge of the Trespass to Property Act and the Mental Health Act.
What's In It For You?
- Employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Access to daily pay.
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
- Paid industry training opportunities.
- Career growth and advancement paths within the organization.
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.