Security Ambassador - Full Time - Cortellucci Vaughn Hospital
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Security Ambassador - Full Time - Cortellucci Vaughn Hospital
Mackenzie Health’s two hospitals – Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital – each have a full-service emergency department, core services and specialized services to provide you with the care you need. Our Woman and Child, Inpatient Mental Health and Inpatient Integrated Stroke programs are available to the community at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. An extensive range of outpatient clinics, chronic kidney disease care, complex continuing care and rehabilitation are available at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital
Position: Security Ambassador
Site: Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital - 3200 Major MacKenzie Dr W, Vaughan, ON L6A 4Z3
Averaging Agreement: Employment Standards Act
Hours: Monday to Friday (0700 - 1500)
Payrate: $22.00
Posting Date: May 15, 2026
Internal Closing Date: May 22, 2026
External Closing Date: May 29, 2026
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Continually monitors and actively patrols the emergency department waiting areas and pro-actively engages patients (awaiting treatment), visitors and staff in order to develop a positive safety culture and creates opportunities to enhance the user experience by making connections with those in the area and, where possible, alleviating some of the stresses and anxiety through respectful interpersonal interactions
- Uses supportive verbal techniques and engages staff resources in order to identify appropriate strategies aimed at the de-escalation of potentially violent behavior
- Develops relationships and maintains liaison with clinical and operational stakeholder groups to ensure effective communication and consultation in the development of appropriate support and/or intervention strategies
- Acts as a principal contact for security services within the emergency department and liaises with emergency responders including law enforcement and Emergency Services when managing individuals who may pose a risk of violence
- Makes observations relating to obvious visual changes to the apparent health of those awaiting services (i.e. loss of consciousness, dizziness, obvious labored or difficult breathing, unresponsiveness, etc.) in the area and immediately identifies any concerns to clinical staff
- Conducts and documents an hourly census of the number of persons in the waiting areas
- Maintains basic data concerning the number of client contacts made during each shift
- Establishes knowledge of the support options and resources available (i.e. warm blankets, food & drink, transit passes, community support resources such as shelters, etc.) and liaises with staff in order to ensure their applications are appropriate and not contrary to clinical needs (i.e. not all triaged patients should take food or water prior to being seen by a physician)
- Develops relationships with regular patients and visitors and through consultation with stakeholders develops customized “Approach Plans” that identify strategies for safely and effectively managing individual patients and visitors who are known to present a potential risk of violence
- Ambassador is not intended to get directly involved in physical interventions unless required to do so in order to preserve the safety of themselves or another person. Whenever possible, engage site security and/or the site Code White team in order to manage physically aggressive or threatening behavior
Prerequisites:
- Valid Ontario Security License
- Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
- Covid Vaccine two doses
- Proof of up to date immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella and two step Tuberculosis skin test
- Must be willing to complete N95 Mask fit testing during the training
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- English (oral/written) fluency is a must
- Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred
- Must be able to provide certifications in Management of Aggressive Behavior
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
Why choose Paladin?
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- “Work today, get paid today—daily pay available”
Not the right fit? Search for Security Ambassador jobs in Vaughan, ON
About Paladin Security
As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, boasting Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Paladin is Canada's leading security company, with services and superior expertise that span all types of protection. Our outstanding people, ongoing training, state-of-the-art technology, advanced monitoring stations and passion for customer service excellence enable us to provide the most responsive and effective customer service in the industry.
About Us
Paladin was established in 1976 to provide basic Security Officer services. From modest beginnings with four employees and one contract, Paladin has grown into one of the largest security companies in Canada with offices from coast to coast.
Our Mission
Paladin's mission is to provide our clients with the finest security services and products available. With our extensive range of products and services, we care for our clients' safety and security. We strive to provide the very best in quality, and therefore commit to investing heavily into the selection, training, support, supervision and personal development of our people.
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Security Ambassador - Full Time - Cortellucci Vaughn Hospital
Top Benefits
About the role
Security Ambassador - Full Time - Cortellucci Vaughn Hospital
Mackenzie Health’s two hospitals – Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital – each have a full-service emergency department, core services and specialized services to provide you with the care you need. Our Woman and Child, Inpatient Mental Health and Inpatient Integrated Stroke programs are available to the community at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. An extensive range of outpatient clinics, chronic kidney disease care, complex continuing care and rehabilitation are available at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital
Position: Security Ambassador
Site: Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital - 3200 Major MacKenzie Dr W, Vaughan, ON L6A 4Z3
Averaging Agreement: Employment Standards Act
Hours: Monday to Friday (0700 - 1500)
Payrate: $22.00
Posting Date: May 15, 2026
Internal Closing Date: May 22, 2026
External Closing Date: May 29, 2026
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Continually monitors and actively patrols the emergency department waiting areas and pro-actively engages patients (awaiting treatment), visitors and staff in order to develop a positive safety culture and creates opportunities to enhance the user experience by making connections with those in the area and, where possible, alleviating some of the stresses and anxiety through respectful interpersonal interactions
- Uses supportive verbal techniques and engages staff resources in order to identify appropriate strategies aimed at the de-escalation of potentially violent behavior
- Develops relationships and maintains liaison with clinical and operational stakeholder groups to ensure effective communication and consultation in the development of appropriate support and/or intervention strategies
- Acts as a principal contact for security services within the emergency department and liaises with emergency responders including law enforcement and Emergency Services when managing individuals who may pose a risk of violence
- Makes observations relating to obvious visual changes to the apparent health of those awaiting services (i.e. loss of consciousness, dizziness, obvious labored or difficult breathing, unresponsiveness, etc.) in the area and immediately identifies any concerns to clinical staff
- Conducts and documents an hourly census of the number of persons in the waiting areas
- Maintains basic data concerning the number of client contacts made during each shift
- Establishes knowledge of the support options and resources available (i.e. warm blankets, food & drink, transit passes, community support resources such as shelters, etc.) and liaises with staff in order to ensure their applications are appropriate and not contrary to clinical needs (i.e. not all triaged patients should take food or water prior to being seen by a physician)
- Develops relationships with regular patients and visitors and through consultation with stakeholders develops customized “Approach Plans” that identify strategies for safely and effectively managing individual patients and visitors who are known to present a potential risk of violence
- Ambassador is not intended to get directly involved in physical interventions unless required to do so in order to preserve the safety of themselves or another person. Whenever possible, engage site security and/or the site Code White team in order to manage physically aggressive or threatening behavior
Prerequisites:
- Valid Ontario Security License
- Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
- Covid Vaccine two doses
- Proof of up to date immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella and two step Tuberculosis skin test
- Must be willing to complete N95 Mask fit testing during the training
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- English (oral/written) fluency is a must
- Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred
- Must be able to provide certifications in Management of Aggressive Behavior
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
Why choose Paladin?
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- “Work today, get paid today—daily pay available”
Not the right fit? Search for Security Ambassador jobs in Vaughan, ON
About Paladin Security
As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, boasting Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Paladin is Canada's leading security company, with services and superior expertise that span all types of protection. Our outstanding people, ongoing training, state-of-the-art technology, advanced monitoring stations and passion for customer service excellence enable us to provide the most responsive and effective customer service in the industry.
About Us
Paladin was established in 1976 to provide basic Security Officer services. From modest beginnings with four employees and one contract, Paladin has grown into one of the largest security companies in Canada with offices from coast to coast.
Our Mission
Paladin's mission is to provide our clients with the finest security services and products available. With our extensive range of products and services, we care for our clients' safety and security. We strive to provide the very best in quality, and therefore commit to investing heavily into the selection, training, support, supervision and personal development of our people.