Security Guard - North York

INTRODUCTION :

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1925 on a mandate that prioritizes providing meaningful employment for veterans and others committed to the well being of Canadians primarily in security guard and related services. Spanning Central and Southwestern Ontario, our services are customized to respond to the dynamic and evolving security needs of both private and public sector clients. These include uniformed guard, mobile response and support services, by-law enforcement and identification services.

We are currently seeking a Commissionaire to join our growing team.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Your commitment to serving the needs of our clients and employees will encourage client and employee loyalty and enhance our organization’s success.

WHAT OUR EXCEPTIONAL COMMISSIONAIRES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR :

Ensure access control policies and procedures are followed and client property is secured

Monitor CCTV cameras

Maintain positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors and clients

Complete site reporting requirements, daily logs and written reports

Maintain high standards of personal appearance and deportment

Maintain effective communication

Respond to alarms and calls for assistance

Provide assistance to employees, clients and visitors

Perform regular interior and exterior foot patrols

Prolong standing, sitting and walking is required

Monitoring and foot patrolling of parking lot

Enforce the Trespass to Property Act when required

Complete patrol and incident reports utilizing reporting software, and paper reports as required

Sign visitors in and out along with ID checks

Report concerns or complaints received to Supervisor or Manager

Perform 'stand downs' at client locations to ensure continuity of guard service, as requested by supervisor or manager.

Be available to adjust schedule as required to accommodate the needs of the team.

Undertake all training assigned to you in a timely fashion.

Maintain professionalism at all times, during all interactions.

Liaise with Police, Fire, EMS as appropriate during incidents.

Other duties as may be required by the client or site supervisor

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US :

* MUST * Ontario Security Guard License

* MUST * Valid First Aid and CPR certificate

* MUST * Have the ability to obtain Level II Secret Clearance (resident in Canada 10 years or longer, clean record, clean credit history)

Must be comfortable working in outdoor construction settings and varying weather conditions.

Strong computer skills and knowledge of usage of tablet/iPad is required

Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time

Ability to complete frequent patrols

Must wear safety boots at all times on site

Ability to lift up-to 25 lbs

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU :

Hourly Rate of Pay: $22.00

Location: 1127 Sheppard Ave W, North York

Hours of work: Monday - Thursday 0600-1500, Friday 0600-1400

Free parking on-site

WHAT WE OFFER YOU :

Medical and Dental

Employee assistance program

Family Assistance program

Coaching and counselling support

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR COMMSSIONAIRES:

As a front-line representative of our company and client’s site you must be highly reliable, work well under pressure, able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to multitask and be a professional who takes pride in your dress, deportment and performance at all times.

We would like to thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.