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. This is a UFCW position.

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 or other security service

* Law and Security Diploma or related program

* 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

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.