Security Guard Jobs

Reporting to the Manager, Physical Security & Gatehouse Operations. The Security Guard will act as first line of response for all transportation traffic and other incoming traffic into the Toronto Operations Supply Chain locations.

What You Will Do

• Check all vehicles and visitors in and out of the Distribution Centre yard and perform vehicle searches as appropriate.
• Assist with reconciliation of Yard Checks and trailer locates.
• Communicate and support the movement of commercial vehicles in/out of shipping and receiving areas and provide needed support to other areas within the Toronto Operations sites including transportation, vehicle control, dispatch office and other key areas as identified.
• Watch for and report irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards and emergency situations; contact emergency responders, such as police, fire and/or ambulance personnel, and escalate to leadership as outlined in standard operating procedures.
• Confirm security, compliance and integrity of commercial vehicle loads and support compliance with legislated guidelines for the transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• Provide overall yard security; through patrols, observation and reporting and perform building security duties as assigned.
• Monitor closed circuit television to ensure security of facilities and company property.
• Accurately report on key security measurements through detailed report and record keeping.
• Confirm all loads inbound and outbound for verification of seal compliance and load integrity.

Hours and Location of Work

• All Toronto Operations Distribution & Gatehouse locations
• 24/day, 7 days a week with a dedicated shift to be confirmed

What You Bring

• Must have a proven record of superior attendance standards.
• Must undergo a yearly criminal and credit background check with successful results (bondable).
• Provincially licensed to work as a Security Guard in the Province of Ontario.
• Must meet all physical requirements of the job (Medium Physical requirements) including standing and or walking for extended periods of time and the ability to do overhead lifting.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing. Abstract to be provided.
• Valid Security License.

Who You Are

• Ability to handle private and confidential information.
• Capable of working in a team environment with minimum supervision.
• Ability to effectively handle stressful and potentially threatening incidents with the highest degree of professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail through observation and patrol and able to demonstrate superior and accurate report writing skills.
• Post-secondary diploma in Security and Law Enforcement, or 5 years Security experience in Transportation/ Distribution environment.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety codes, regulations and procedures.
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft products and other security related systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and a strong customer service orientation.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place here for you.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.