Security Guard- Elijah Smith Building

Job summary

The Commissionaire is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Elijah Smith Building, its employees, visitors, and property. Key duties include monitoring access points, conducting patrols, responding to incidents, and maintaining accurate activity logs.

Job details

Join Commissionaires! Our focus is on our customers and our team members. As Canada’s only not-for-profit security company, over 90% of our revenues go directly back to our team members in wages, health & dental benefits, RRSP contributions, employee recognition programs, and more. Be part of a great team where your contribution is recognized. We offer opportunities to service a range of different customers. If interested in advancement, there is plenty of opportunity. We are a dedicated equal opportunity employer with both structured and flexible shifts available across Vancouver Island and into the Yukon to suit every lifestyle – student, parent, night owl, you name it! As one of Canada's leading security organizations, our security professionals keep airports, schools, government facilities, and other commercial enterprises safe. We also work with police departments and municipalities to help in keeping Canadians safe. Location: Whitehorse, Elijah Smith Building Position Status: Part-Time and Casual Available Wage: $26.80 per hour plus RRSP contribution by employer Reports to: Site Supervisor Position Summary: The Commissionaire is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Elijiah Smith Building, its employees, visitors, and property. Key Responsibilities: Access Control: Monitor and control access points to the building, ensuring that only authorized personnel and visitors are given entry. Surveillance: Conduct regular patrols of the premises (internal) and monitor security cameras and alarm systems. Incident Response: Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, and incidents, providing appropriate action to manage and resolve situations. Visitor Management: Register and provide identification badge and FOB to visitors/ contractors. Report Writing: Maintain detailed and accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and irregularities, and prepare reports for the Security Supervisor. Customer Service: Provide directions, assistance, and information to employees and visitors in a professional and courteous manner. Skills and Qualifications: Skills: Strong observational and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in using security equipment and technology. Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations. Certifications: Must possess or be able to obtain a Government of Canada Reliable Status security clearances Licence: Must obtain a Yukon Security Worker's Licence Benefits and Perks: Free and paid training programs Opportunities for advancement Exclusive partnership rates with BMO, Bell, and Hero Travel program Recognition and national bursary programs Extended health and dental Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Free uniforms RRSP contributions Referral bonuses

What you’ll do

The Commissionaire is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Elijah Smith Building, its employees, visitors, and property. Key duties include monitoring access points, conducting patrols, responding to incidents, and maintaining accurate activity logs.

Requirements

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a Government of Canada Reliable Status security clearance and a Yukon Security Worker's Licence. Strong observational, problem-solving, and communication skills are required for this role.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• RRSP contributions
• Employee recognition programs
• Free training programs
• Paid training programs
• BMO partnership rates
• Bell partnership rates
• Hero Travel program
• National bursary programs
• Extended health insurance
• Long Term Disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free uniforms
• Referral bonuses

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Access control
• Surveillance
• Incident response
• Visitor management
• Report writing
• Customer service
• Observational skills
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Interpersonal abilities
• Security equipment operation
• Report Writing
• Security Camera Monitoring
• Access Controls
• Alarm Devices
• Customer Service
• Incident Response
• Problem Solving
• Visitor Management

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Customer Service & Support
• Government & Public Sector
• Security Guard
• Security Officer (General)
• Security Guards

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