Canada Life, founded in 1847, was Canada's first domestic life insurance company. Canada life offers investments, savings and retirement income, annuities, life, disability, job loss and critical illness insurance for individuals, families and business owners.

Position: Full-Time Tactical Security Guard

Site: Canada Life

Site Address: 255 Dufferin Ave, London, ON N6A 4K1

Overtime Method: Averaging Agreement – calculating after 88 hours bi-weekly

Hours: Monday - Friday Rotating: 06:00- 14:00, 08:00- 16:00 & 10:00 – 18:00hrs

Payrate: $ 22.00/hour

Posting Date: September 4, 2025

Internal Closing Date: September 11, 2025
External Closing Date: October 2, 2025

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and physically capable Tactical Security Guard to join our frontline team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, tenants, and visitors at Canada Life London. The role involves proactive foot patrols, rapid response to incidents, and maintaining a strong security posture at the facility. The ideal candidate will have advanced defensive tactics training, excellent situational awareness, and the ability to de-escalate high-risk situations while maintaining professionalism and composure.

Personal cell phone use while on duty is strictly prohibited.

Qualifications:

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• Valid First Aid & CPR level C certificate with willingness to obtain Advanced First Aid through recognized providers.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in tactical or high-risk security roles; 5+ years preferred.
• Military, law enforcement, or corrections background an asset.
• Certification in Use of Force / Defensive Tactics (e.g., PPCT, MOAB, or equivalent).
• Excellent command of English for client communication, report writing, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).

Requirements:

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods (8–12 hours per shift).
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to perform defensive tactics and physical restraint procedures.
• Occasional sprinting or rapid movement during emergency response.
• Able to maintain a professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances and people under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write clear, concise and legible reports.
• Patrol assigned area on foot, as assigned, to ensure personnel, building and equipment security.
• Offer support to any person in need such as providing good customer service when providing a security presence, such as providing direction, responding to an emergency situation involving violent individuals and injuries.
• Authorized to legally work in Canada

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