Site Overview: Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington, Ontario is a full-service community hospital offering emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care. Opened in 1961, it serves over 250,000 residents across Halton and Hamilton-Wentworth regions. The hospital features the modern Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower and is known for its compassionate, patient-centered care

Position: Part-Time Security Guard
Site: Joseph Brant Hospital, 1245 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON L7S 0A2
Hours: Saturday - Sunday (0700-1900 hrs)
Payrate: $18.86/hr. - $19.99/hr. (based on levelling system)
Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement after 88 hours
Posting Date: August 19, 2025
Internal Posting Closing Date: August 25, 2025
External Posting Closing Date: August 25, 2025

Key responsibilities:

• Patrol Hospital Grounds: Conduct regular rounds of hospital premises, including parking areas, hallways, patient rooms, entrances, and exits, to ensure the safety and security of the site.
• Monitor Surveillance Systems: Operate security cameras and alarm systems, ensuring any suspicious activity is reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.
• Access Control: Monitor and control entry points to the hospital, ensuring that only authorized individuals are allowed access to restricted areas.
• Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly in emergency situations, such as medical emergencies, fire alarms, or security threats. Assist hospital staff as needed during crises and evacuations.
• Provide Customer Service: Greet and assist visitors, patients, and hospital staff. Provide directions and ensure that guests adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
• Conflict Resolution: De-escalate tense situations, resolve conflicts, and ensure that all interactions are handled calmly and professionally.
• Report Writing: Document daily activities, incidents, or accidents accurately. Complete reports on incidents, breaches, and security concerns.
• Collaboration with Hospital Staff: Work closely with hospital staff and local law enforcement to provide a coordinated security effort and ensure the safety of all parties involved.
• Enforce Hospital Policies: Ensure that hospital policies, including visitor and patient protocols, are followed. Address any violations in a manner that upholds hospital safety standards

Requirements:

• A Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Proficient in English (both oral and written)
• Valid First Aid and CPR Level C Certification
• Immunization Record (covid-19, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and TB skin tests 1 and 2)
• Degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services is an asset
• Able to provide a clean shaven face in order to pass a N95 mask fit test
• At least one year experience working in healthcare security
• Ability to walk/climb stairs throughout the premises for longer periods of time
• Authorized to legally work in Canada
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UoF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB)
• • Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's UoF/MOAB pre-employment certification training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
  • Please be aware: The UoF/MOAB pre-employment certification training is not paid as it is a pre-requisite, however Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6 month commitment to the position/availability

Why Choose Paladin:

• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
• Free Uniforms
• Annual Boot Allowance
• Security License Reimbursement
• Dry cleaning/Hemming Allowance
• Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Days
• Additional Perks!