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The Security Guard is the first point of contact for vehicle traffic for employees, visitors, customers and suppliers attending the Vancouver Drydock. The primary focus is greeting and directing visitors and ensuring appropriate security access has been provided. Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 203 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. What you'll do * Controls the access of personnel, suppliers, customers and other visitors on site ensuring that visitors are properly signed in and out of the premises. * Undertakes regular security patrols of the site ensuring that any security issues are dealt with in a timely manner. * Provides access to stores, tool crib and secured areas to shipyard personnel when required. * Responsible for video CCTV monitoring and audits. * Responsible for fire system monitoring for all buildings. * Responsible for monitoring parking lots, e-ticketing and general parking issues. * Assists the Emergency Response Team. * Deals with management of the yard evacuation list. * Responsible for after-hours phone communications for Vancouver Drydock. * Perform additional duties as assigned. * Shifts may occur anytime 24 hours a day, seven days a week. What you'll bring * Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent, supplemented by 3-5 years of security industry experience preferably in a shipyard or marine environment. * Completion of Intermediate or Advanced First Aid training is essential. * Must have a valid Driver’s License and a Security Workers License. * Must have Marine Transportation Security Clearance. * Advanced computer skills. * Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. * Ability to work with a minimal supervision and exercise sound judgement. Why you'll love working here * This is a full-time, permanent position. * In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience. * We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). * Access to Pemberton campus gym. The estimated salary for this position is $64,800 - $79,200. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package. #LI-ONSITE Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards. To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com [http://www.seaspan.com/] This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position. Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards. To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com [http://www.seaspan.com/]

What you’ll do

The Security Guard acts as the primary point of contact for site access, managing vehicle traffic and visitor sign-ins. They are also responsible for conducting security patrols, monitoring CCTV and fire systems, and assisting the Emergency Response Team.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and 3-5 years of security experience, preferably in a marine environment. Essential requirements include a valid driver's license, security worker's license, Marine Transportation Security Clearance, and Intermediate or Advanced First Aid certification.

Benefits

• Annual bonus • Pension plan matching • Extended health care • Dental care • Vision care • Life insurance • Medical leave coverage • Parental leave coverage • Childcare benefit partnership • Personal spending account • Employee family assistance program

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Security patrols
• CCTV monitoring
• Fire system monitoring
• Access control
• Emergency response
• First aid
• Communication
• Computer skills
• Parking management
• E-ticketing
• Judgment
• Marine security
• Employment Equity
• Emergency Response
• Speech Therapy
• Export Control
• Dental Care
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid
• Physical Therapy
• Auditing
• Mental Health
• Management
• Closed-Circuit Television Systems (CCTV)
• Computer Literacy
• Disabilities
• Optometry
• Operations
• System Monitoring
• Writing
• Security Clearance

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Security Guard
• Security Officer (General)
• Security Guards