Security Guard Jobs in Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada
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Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Security Guard
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Posting Dates: June 26, 2026 to July 2, 2026
At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The Security Guard is an integral part of the Security team. This role provides a safe environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. This is accomplished through Crisis Intervention, preventative patrols, alarm monitoring, emergency response, investigation, and report writing. The Security Guard will assist clinical teams with potentially aggressive patients to reduce the harm to patient, self and others. This role will also assist Human Resources for employee-related needs, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, policies and departmental standard operating procedures. The successful candidate supports and collaborates with security/switchboard dispatchers as required.
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
- Valid Security Guard license with the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services required.
- Post-Secondary diploma from a recognized educational facility in Law and Security, Police Foundations or Law Enforcement or Protection, Security and Investigation in the Province of Ontario
- BLS Certification required
- Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal legislation pertinent to Security Operations including the Mental Health Act
- Knowledge of the Fire Code and use of fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment
- Demonstrated non-violent Crisis Intervention skills and verbal de-escalation skills
- Ability to react to and coordinate response to a variety of stressful and crisis situations
- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills in emergent and critical situations
- Ability to recognize and respond quickly to situations that are an obvious significant safety risk
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and public relations skills, communication skills both oral and written, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner
- Advanced investigation skills and detailed report writing skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to patient and staff safety
- Ability to adapt and work within a constantly changing environment and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated working knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of essential duties of the position
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing/continuous professional development
- Excellent attendance record in alignment with STEGH’s attendance policy
- Acceptable performance record in alignment with STEGH’s mission, vision, values and code of conduct
WHAT WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE:
- Minimum of two (2) years’ security experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Security experience in a mental health care setting preferred
HOURS:
Must be able to meet the availability and non-availability requirements as outlined in the OPSEU Service Collective Agreement.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
- Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
- Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions and much more!
- Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
- An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse and talented workplace
- Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard
Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!
*This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization
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About St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is an award winning 179-bed facility dedicated to providing an excellent patient care experience for every patient, every time. STEGH provides comprehensive 24-hour coverage in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Emergency, Mental Health and Family Medicine. As a fully accredited hospital, we are proud to serve the city of St Thomas and all eight municipalities within the County of Elgin.
More than 1,000 professionals work at STEGH, including over 200 credentialed Professional Staff who provide in-hospital care ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to each and every patient that walks through our doors. Patient and staff safety is a major priority and fostering this safety culture is integrated in all that we do. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer, committed to the well-being of our employees. We continuously invest in ways to enhance work/life balance and improve accessibility.
Our range of hospital services include, emergency medicine, mental health (in-patient and out-patient), a surgical program, cardio respiratory services, sleep studies, palliative care, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, education programs, pediatrics, obstetrics, and much more.
The Hospital participates in the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network as a community hospital training centre for residents in OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospitalists, Anesthesiology, and Maxillofacial Surgery.