Security Guard (Temporary) - Markham

Job Description

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.

This position is temporary and is expected to remain in effect until July 2027.

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:

• Ensuring access control is followed and client property is secured, escorting visitors as required
  
• Monitoring of CCTV equipment
  
• Completing shipping and receiving duties, including shipment audits and trailer inspections.
  
• Maintaining positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors, and the client
  
• Maintaining high standards of personal appearance and deportment
  
• Responding to alarms and utilization of alarm panels
  
• Providing assistance to employees, clients, and visitors
  
• Completing daily logs and written reports as necessary
• Standing or being on your feet for certain lengths of time
  
• Being able to bend down and lift a minimum of 11 Lbs. to apply pinlocks to fifth wheel pins
  
• Foot Patrols on a regular basis during shift
  
• Occasionally be required to cover other Estee Lauder Locations as a Backfill
• Other duties as may be required by the client or Site Supervisor

 WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US:

• *MUST*Valid Ontario Security Guard License
  
• *MUST*Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
  
• The ability to stand for long periods of time and complete frequent patrols
  
• Strong understanding of computers
  
• Strong communication skills
  
• Customer service/reception/administrative skills
  
• The ability to work alone while maintaining a high level of service to the client is essential
  
• Able to use Microsoft Programs such as Word Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU:

• Job Type: Full Time 
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.57
• Hours of work: Sun-Tues 2300-0800 , Wed- Thurs 2330-0800                                                                                

• Location: 351 Hillmount Road Markham Ontario L6C2S3

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.