INTRODUCTION:
Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1925 on a mandate that prioritizes providing meaningful employment for veterans and others committed to the well being of Canadians primarily in security guard and related services. Spanning Central and Southwestern Ontario, our services are customized to respond to the dynamic and evolving security needs of both private and public sector clients. These include uniformed guard, mobile response and support services, by-law enforcement and identification services.
We are currently seeking a Commissionaire to join our growing team. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Your commitment to serving the needs of our clients and employees will encourage client and employee loyalty and enhance our organization’s success.
WHAT OUR EXCEPTIONAL COMMISSIONAIRES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
monitoring cameras
ensuring all visitors and contractors sign in and out and issuing badges that visitors and contractors must wear visibly while in the building
denying access to unauthorized persons
monitoring fire and security panel
reporting deficiencies of unsecured doors or unsafe building conditions to the Contract Manager or on-site YRP staff
completing a daily status report detailing the pertinent details of the completed shift and any information to be passed on to the next shift and to the Contract Manager
carrying a YRP-issued communication device at all times during the shift at HQ
monitoring deliveries at the security gate and contacting the designated YRP member for pickup of deliveries
raising and lowering flags as requested by the Contract Manager
occasionally salting front steps to prevent slips and falls
assisting members of the public with any questions and directing them to the appropriate individual/group
assisting YRP staff with other duties, as assigned
in the event of a fire alarm, Security Personnel shall identify the location of the alarm on the fire panel, contact YRP facilities staff via YRP-issued radio, rendezvous with the firefighters as they arrive at the front entrance of the building and report to the Fire Marshall for further instructions
if requested by the Fire Department, Security Personnel shall “escort” the Fire Department to investigate alarms
security Personnel will be trained by the Contract Manager on the fire panel reset procedure and will perform such procedure when directed by Fire Department
when visitors or contractors check in at the reception desk, they will be issued with visitor or contractor badges respectively by Security Personnel
security Personnel will advise these registered visitors and contractors that these badges must be visibly displayed at all times while in the building
additionally, the Security Personnel must contact the requesting Bureau/Unit to escort the contractor while they are in the building
WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US:
MUST Ontario Security Guard License
MUST Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
MUST minimum 10 Years of Residency in Canada
MUST complete York Regional Police Security Clearance Form
Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time
Ability to complete frequent patrols
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
Medical and Dental
Employee assistance program
Family Assistance program
Coaching and counselling support
WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU:
Job Type: Part-Time
Rate of Pay: $19.50 per hour
Working Hours: Weekends (1200 - 0000 hrs) & (0000 - 1200 hrs)
Location: 47 Don Hillock Drive, Aurora, Ontario
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR COMMSSIONAIRES:
As a front-line representative of our company and client’s site you must be highly reliable, work well under pressure, able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to multitask and be a professional who takes pride in your dress, deportment and performance at all times.
We would like to thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.
