Career Opportunity
SECURITY GUARD - Casual
Toronto, ON
BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multitrade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald’s Southern Ontario Facilities Management Operations team is growing! If you are an analytical and collaborative professional searching for the opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Security Guard is located in Toronto, ON and typically reports directly to the Security Guard Supervisor.
The Security Guard is responsible for providing a friendly and safe environment for all patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors and typically reports directly to the Security Manager. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring safety and security of the facility and all those who enter the facility
- Provide a friendly and safe environment for all staff, volunteers, patients, and visitors
- Respond as required to all security, safety, and/or emergency situations
- Operate the Security Office’s CCTV, access control, and panic device systems in the absence of the Security
Manager
- Respond to all access requests in accordance with established protocols
- Conduct facility patrols and take necessary action based on observation including checking in with employees
who work alone after hours
- Perform "Patient Watches"
- Monitor parking areas
- Investigate security and safety related events as required
- Complete forms, logs, notebooks, work orders, and incident reports as required
- Act as a member of the internal fire response team and crisis team
- Adhere to all corporate and departmental policies, procedures, and directives
- Identify areas requiring updates and/or possible areas of improvement relating to policies, procedures, and
directives
- Completion of other tasks as directed by the Supervisor
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Holds Self and Others Accountable
- Values and Respects Other
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Two-year community college Law & Security or Police Foundations diploma is preferred
- Valid Ontario Private Security & Investigative Services, Security Guard License is required
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- At least 6 months of security experience
- 3+ years of related experience in a health care environment is considered a strong asset
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER EQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to work 11.25-hour shifts on a rotating schedule
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to proactively achieve resolutions both through direction and
negotiation
- Excellent judgment and ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy in emergency situations
- Conflict Resolution skills
- First Aid and CPR level "C"
The expected salary range for this role is between $28.59-$30.50 per hour. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
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