Duration: 8 to 12 months (with extension possibility)

Location: Markham, Ontario

Job Type: On Contract (Independent Contractor), on-site at Markham

Hourly Rate: CAD $17.75

• Monitor and secure the building premises, ensuring entry is restricted to authorized personnel only
• Greet and screen visitors at entry points in line with site access protocols
• Conduct regular foot patrols across the facility to deter and detect unauthorized activities
• Maintain continuous oversight via internal and external video surveillance systems
• Monitor critical infrastructure systems, including cooling units, UPS, and backup generators; escalate anomalies as per protocol
• Inspect and monitor fire alarm and suppression systems; complete monthly checks of fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment
• Record daily environmental readings (temperature, electrical load) from the Data Center and Electrical Room as per the checklist
• Handle basic shipping and receiving duties, manage courier supplies, and coordinate incoming and outgoing mail distribution
• Oversee janitorial staff adherence to cleaning and facility maintenance responsibilities

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant security or building monitoring experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be available to work 12-hour night shifts, including weekdays and occasional weekends
• Flexibility to work a minimum of 2 twelve-hour shifts per week (8 AM – 8 PM or 8 PM – 8 AM)
• Valid Security Guard License as per provincial regulations
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
• Competency Matrix CompetencyDescriptionImportanceProficiency RequiredAccess Control & Visitor ManagementAbility to screen, log, and control entry of authorized personnel and visitorsHighProficientSurveillance MonitoringExperience using CCTV systems for real-time facility monitoringHighProficientPatrol & ObservationConducting routine patrols and identifying security or safety concernsHighProficientIncident Escalation & ReportingEscalating and documenting events per security protocolsHighProficientFire Safety & Suppression MonitoringFamiliarity with fire alarms, extinguishers, and emergency proceduresMediumWorking KnowledgeUPS/Generator/Cooling MonitoringBasic understanding of facility systems and routine checksMediumWorking KnowledgeFirst Aid & CPRAbility to respond to medical emergencies per certification standardsHighCertifiedShipping/Receiving & Mail HandlingHandling courier supplies, logging mail, basic inventory managementLowBasicCommunication SkillsClear verbal and written communication for logs, visitor interaction, reportsHighStrongTeam CoordinationAbility to work with janitorial and technical staff as part of a facility teamMediumCollaborativeTime ManagementManaging 12-hour shifts, breaks, patrol schedules, and log entriesHighProficientComputer LiteracyUsing basic software/systems for reporting, surveillance tools, and emailMediumBasic to IntermediateProfessionalism & JudgementReliability, discretion, and appropriate decision-making in high-pressure eventsHighStrongLegal/Regulatory ComplianceUnderstanding of legal responsibilities and provincial/federal security lawsHighAwareness

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