Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Position: Full Time Security Guard

Site: Ontario Shores

Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Hours: Continental Days 0800-2000

Payrate: $19.29 /hour

Posting Date: March 6 2026

Internal Closing Date: March 20 2026

External Closing Date: March 27 2026

Site Description: Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public hospital providing a spectrum of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illness. Exemplary patient care is delivered through safe and evidence-based approaches where successful outcomes are achieved using best clinical practices and the latest advances in research. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope.

Job Description:
• Patrol assigned area on foot, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
• Watch for and report irregularities by completing investigations and incident reports, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contact emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
• Utilize two-way radio and computer applications for communicating site activities.
• Sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders and provide specialized security services by enforcing rules and regulations when required.
• Offer support to any person in need such as providing good customer service when providing a security presence, such as providing direction, responding to emergency situation involving violent individuals and injuries.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Prerequisites:
• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR - Level C (from a WSIB-approved vendor)
• Covid Vaccine - minimum two doses
• Immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella and two step TB skin test
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• Previous experience in security, by-law, parking enforcement - considered an asset
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's UoF/MOAB certification program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
• Please be aware: The UoF/MOAB certification is not paid as it is a pre-requisite; however, Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability
• Legally Authorized to work in Canada
Why choose Paladin?
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Unionized benefits (including Education Allowance & Pension Plan)
• Free Uniforms
• Annual Boot Allowance
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Work today, get paid today-daily pay available

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.

This job reports to the Client Service Manager

This is a Temporary / Seasonal position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.

Number of Openings for this position: 1