Security Guard – Etobicoke

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:

• Attending the Metrolinx Rail Maintenance Facility and occupying the Security office post during the specified hours of Operation, as well as patrolling the premises on foot and by vehicle;
• Security guard must be alert at ALL times and be physically fit to the extent that they are capable of conducting foot patrols, negotiating stairs, climbing ladders and performing other duties;
• Performing reception/inquiry duties, by answering phone calls, taking messages, and relaying and acting upon them as required and defined in the Post Orders or site-specific training by Metrolinx;
• G2/G licence required. Driving around moving trains
• When authorized, receive, keep safe and hand over to appropriate persons, mail and packages;
• Monitoring and activating Metrolinx’s security systems, including the Access Control System and CCTV;
• Ensure all persons entering the facility sign Visitor’s log on arrival and departure;
• Ensure no loitering or soliciting take place in the building, All persons present in the building without good cause shall be politely asked to leave and such person will be escorted out of the building. Commissionaire will request assistance from Metrolinx, including direction to contact local police, for all problem situations as prescribed in the site-specific instructions (Post Orders). All incidents are to be reported;
• Conduct patrols on premised according to the Post Orders; Outdoor and Indoor patrols
• If an alarm sounds (fire panic and emergency assistance), security guard to follow Post Orders or site-specific instructions provided by Metrolinx, use critical thinking skills and perform emergency management if required;
• Security guard must assist in fire drills as required;
• No security guard shall be unfit for duty while working, through the consumption of alcohol or drugs;
• All security guards will keep accurate and detail notes/daily logs regarding incidents, observations and action taken while performing their duties and will be required to create, log and process incident reports for all unusual or unexpected events as required. Copies of these notes and reports shall be provided to Metrolinx upon request and/or as specified by Metrolinx in the site Post Orders; and
• Other duties as may be required by the client or Regional Manager

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• *MUST* Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• *MUST* Valid WSIB accredited First Aid and CPR certificate
• *MUST* have a G2/G license
• Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time
• Able to multi-task and work well with little to no supervision
• Excellent customer service and reception skills

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Medical and Dental
• Employee assistance program
• Family Assistance program
• Coaching and counselling support

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU:

• Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday 2300 to 0700 hrs
• Location: 125 Judson Street, Etobicoke, Ontario

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.