Markham Stouffville Hospital - Full-Time Security Guard

Position: Full-Time Security Guard

Site: Markham Stouffville Hospital - 381 Church Street, Markham

Hours: Continental Rotation (0700-1900/ 1900-0700)

Payrate: $19.19/hour

Internal Posting: Feb 03 2026 Internal Closing: Feb 10 2026 External Closing: Feb 17 2026

Site Description: One of Ontario's leading community health care organizations, dedicated to delivering high quality, patient-centred care to the communities we serve. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, Markham Stouffville Hospital is the future of health care while staying rooted in its core values. Job Description:

Working on assigned shifts, you will work full-time shifts providing proactive and reactive security patrols and response to incidents. You will be required to write reports and investigate routine incidents, as well as respond to coded emergencies in a quick and efficient manner. You should display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people who are under stress or in need of medical assistance. In this role, it is essential that you are physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

This position is a high-caliber position and will also include the following responsibilities:

• Patrol assigned area on foot, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
• Watch for and report irregularities by completing investigations and incident reports, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contact emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
• Utilize two-way radio and computer applications for communicating site activities.
• Sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders and provide specialized security services by enforcing rules and regulations when required.
• Offer support to any person in need such as providing good customer service when providing a security presence, such as providing direction, responding to emergency situation involving violent individuals and injuries.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Prerequisites:

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR - Level C (from a WSIB-approved vendor)
• Must provide proof of immunizations: TB/ MMR/ Varicella.
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• Previous experience in security, by-law, parking enforcement - considered an asset
• 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 training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
• Please be aware: The UoF/MOAB 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
• Authorized to legally work in Canada

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Unionized benefits (including Education Allowance & Pension Plan)
• Free Uniforms
• Annual Boot Allowance
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Paid vacation & sick days
• Additional perks!
• Enjoy financial flexibility with on–demand, daily pay