Security Guard - Oakville

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:

This site is a private boarding and day school with an open, community-oriented site:

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

Regular interior and exterior foot patrols

Manage vehicle traffic and pedestrian flow during peak periods throughout the year, including drop-off and pick-up, special events, and contractor deliveries

Enforce parking policies, manage gate arm operations, and deploy traffic control signage as required

Verify and manage facility access for multiple stakeholder groups in accordance with daily booking schedules and access protocols

Oversee contractor activity after hours, including verifying approvals, managing key and fob issuance, and conducting follow-up documentation

Execute scheduled door unlocks, gate arm openings, and facility setups in accordance with daily operational requirements

Provide assistance to and manage interactions across a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment with professionalism and discretion — the site operates across a shifting seasonal calendar with programming, events, and activity that varies throughout the year

Accurately categorize and document incidents and relevant activities using digital reporting systems, ensuring timely and detailed reporting.

Review and interpret daily booking schedules and operational reports to proactively manage access and anticipate traffic and security needs

Other duties as may be required by the client 

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

*MUST* Valid Ontario Security Guard License

*MUST* Valid First Aid and CPR certificate

The Vulnerable Sector Check must be completed and submitted prior to the start date.

Must be able to drive Golf cart

Must be able to lift up-to 25 lbs

The ability to stand for long periods of time and complete frequent patrols

The ability to work alone while maintaining a high level of service to the client is essential

Comfortable working within detailed, procedure-driven site and exercising sound judgment when situations fall outside standard parameters

Experience with digital security reporting and incident logging tools

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholder groups simultaneously with professionalism and discretion

A service-oriented mindset — comfortable being approachable and community-facing, not just enforcement-focused

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU:

Job Type: Full-Time 

Hourly Rate of Pay: $23.17

Hours of work: Continental Shift 0600 to 1800 hrs 

Location: 540 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville

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.