About the role
Posting Period
Open: September 29, 2025
Deadline: October 13, 2025
Non-Union
Department Name
Security Services
Reporting to the Coordinator, Security, the Security Guard plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of patients, visitors, staff, and hospital facilities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This position requires working with diverse patient populations, including individuals who may be in crisis or experiencing high levels of stress. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, de-escalation, preventative patrols, alarm monitoring, dispatching and responding to calls, and emergency response. The Security Guard is also accountable for conducting investigations, documenting incidents through detailed reports, and collaborating with clinical and non-clinical staff to maintain a safe and supportive hospital environment. Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
Rate of Pay: $35.25 per hour - $44.06 per hour
Hiring for Multiple Positions
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a diploma in Protection, Security and Investigation or Police Foundations, or equivalent
- Licensed as a Security Guard in the Province of Ontario
- Recent security experience in a Hospital environment preferred
- A valid Ontario ?G? Driver's License; required to produce a 3 year drivers license record satisfactory to the hospital
- Required to provide proof of current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid within ninety (90) days of start date; Hospital requires that you maintain current registration in both these programs
- Familiarity with local, provincial, and federal legislation pertinent to Security Operations including the Mental Health Act
- Advanced non violent crisis intervention skills and verbal de-escalation skills
- Advanced investigative and report writing skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of proper use of restraint systems
- Ability to react to and coordinate response to a variety of stressful and crisis situations
- Advanced public relations skills
- Demonstrated effective communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner
- Demonstrated high standards of ethical conduct, exhibiting honesty and integrity
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the use of fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment
- Ability to work out of doors under unfavourable weather conditions
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient family centred care
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!
Immunization Requirements
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC?s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.
Teaching, Learning and Research
LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.
Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.
About the role
Posting Period
Open: September 29, 2025
Deadline: October 13, 2025
Non-Union
Department Name
Security Services
Reporting to the Coordinator, Security, the Security Guard plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of patients, visitors, staff, and hospital facilities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This position requires working with diverse patient populations, including individuals who may be in crisis or experiencing high levels of stress. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, de-escalation, preventative patrols, alarm monitoring, dispatching and responding to calls, and emergency response. The Security Guard is also accountable for conducting investigations, documenting incidents through detailed reports, and collaborating with clinical and non-clinical staff to maintain a safe and supportive hospital environment. Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
Rate of Pay: $35.25 per hour - $44.06 per hour
Hiring for Multiple Positions
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a diploma in Protection, Security and Investigation or Police Foundations, or equivalent
- Licensed as a Security Guard in the Province of Ontario
- Recent security experience in a Hospital environment preferred
- A valid Ontario ?G? Driver's License; required to produce a 3 year drivers license record satisfactory to the hospital
- Required to provide proof of current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid within ninety (90) days of start date; Hospital requires that you maintain current registration in both these programs
- Familiarity with local, provincial, and federal legislation pertinent to Security Operations including the Mental Health Act
- Advanced non violent crisis intervention skills and verbal de-escalation skills
- Advanced investigative and report writing skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of proper use of restraint systems
- Ability to react to and coordinate response to a variety of stressful and crisis situations
- Advanced public relations skills
- Demonstrated effective communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner
- Demonstrated high standards of ethical conduct, exhibiting honesty and integrity
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the use of fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment
- Ability to work out of doors under unfavourable weather conditions
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient family centred care
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!
Immunization Requirements
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC?s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.
Teaching, Learning and Research
LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.
Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.