Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Position: Healthcare Security Guard Part-Time - Hotel Dieu Hospital UCC Access Control

Site: Hotel Dieu Hospital- 166 Brock St

Hours: 0800-1600/1600-0000 Saturday-Sunday

Overtime Method: Averaging Agreement after 88 hours

Pay Rate: $22.61/hour

Internal Posting Date: January 6, 2026

Internal Closing Date: January 13, 2026

External Closing Date: February 28, 2026

Site Description

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is southeastern Ontario's leading complex, acute, and specialty care, research, and teaching hospital. KHSC includes the Hotel Dieu Hospital site, Kingston General Hospital site, the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, and a major research institute. We serve more than 650,000 patients and families across the region.

As one of the area's largest employers, KHSC has nearly 6,000 staff, over 2,000 health-care learners, and 1,000 volunteers dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Fully affiliated with Queen's University, KHSC is recognized as one of Canada's top research hospitals and trains thousands of students annually.

The KGH site is the regional referral center for cardiac, stroke, renal, trauma, neurosurgery, pediatrics, neonatal care, high-risk obstetrics, acute inpatient mental health, and cancer care. The HDH site provides specialized outpatient services including pediatrics, medicine, ophthalmology, cardiology, urology, dermatology, gastroenterology, surgery, mental health, oncology, and urgent care.

Benefits of Joining Paladin
• Extensive training and professional development
• Competitive wages and benefits
• Free uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning and tailoring allowance
• Work today, get paid today
• Additional employee perks
Job Responsibilities
• Maintain a professional and visible security presence
• Greet, assist, and direct patients, visitors, and staff
• Protect clients, staff, buildings, and assets
• Work independently and collaboratively
• Conduct interior and exterior patrols
• Respond to emergencies and support code responses
• Document and report incidents; conduct investigations as required
• Perform patient watches and enforce hospital policies/by-laws
• Manage access control, keys, and parking enforcement
• Assist with monthly safety inspections and other assigned duties
Job Requirements
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C (WSIB-approved provider)
• Ability to be clean-shaven for N95 mask fit testing
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (minimum two doses)
• Immunization records for MMR, Varicella, Pertussis, and TB (Step 1 & 2)
• How to obtain records: https://paladinsecurity.com//wp-content/uploads/2023/07/How-to-get-immunization-records-Paladin.pdf
• KHSC Immunization Forms required
• Full MMR-V immunization must be completed prior to hire
• Ability to clear a Vulnerable Sector Check (completed during onboarding)
• Minimum 6 months of security experience (healthcare preferred but not required)
• Full-time availability with a minimum 6-month commitment
• Strong English communication skills; French an asset
• Minimum 6 months customer service experience preferred
• Must provide Stay Safe certifications
• Applicants without these may complete Paladin's Stay Safe program prior to onboarding
• Training is unpaid as it is a prerequisite; Paladin covers all costs with a 6-month commitment
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Certification Requirements (All)

First Aid, CPR Level C
Valid Ontario Security License
Immunization Record for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella and two step TB skin test
COVID Double Vaccinated

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

This job reports to the Client Services Manager

This is a Part-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.

Number of Openings for this position: 1