Duration: 8 to 12 months (with extension possibility)
Location: Markham Ontario
Job Type: On Contract (Independent Contractor) on-site at Markham
Hourly Rate: CAD $17.75
- Monitor and secure the building premises ensuring entry is restricted to authorized personnel only.
- Greet and screen visitors at entry points in line with site access protocols.
- Conduct regular foot patrols across the facility to deter and detect unauthorized activities.
- Maintain continuous oversight via internal and external video surveillance systems.
- Monitor critical infrastructure systems including cooling units UPS and backup generators; escalate anomalies as per protocol.
- Inspect and monitor fire alarm and suppression systems; complete monthly checks of fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment.
- Record daily environmental readings (temperature electrical load) from the Data Center and Electrical Room as per the checklist.
- Handle basic shipping and receiving duties manage courier supplies and coordinate incoming and outgoing mail distribution.
- Oversee janitorial staff adherence to cleaning and facility maintenance responsibilities.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant security or building monitoring experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be available to work 12-hour night shifts including weekdays and occasional weekends.
- Flexibility to work a minimum of 2 twelve-hour shifts per week (8 AM 8 PM or 8 PM 8 AM).
- Valid Security Guard License as per provincial regulations.
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Competency Matrix
Competency | Description | Importance | Proficiency Required |
Access Control & Visitor Management | Ability to screen log and control entry of authorized personnel and visitors | High | Proficient |
Surveillance Monitoring | Experience using CCTV systems for real-time facility monitoring | High | Proficient |
Patrol & Observation | Conducting routine patrols and identifying security or safety concerns | High | Proficient |
Incident Escalation & Reporting | Escalating and documenting events per security protocols | High | Proficient |
Fire Safety & Suppression Monitoring | Familiarity with fire alarms extinguishers and emergency procedures | Medium | Working Knowledge |
UPS/Generator/Cooling Monitoring | Basic understanding of facility systems and routine checks | Medium | Working Knowledge |
First Aid & CPR | Ability to respond to medical emergencies per certification standards | High | Certified |
Shipping/Receiving & Mail Handling | Handling courier supplies logging mail basic inventory management | Low | Basic |
Communication Skills | Clear verbal and written communication for logs visitor interaction reports | High | Strong |
Team Coordination | Ability to work with janitorial and technical staff as part of a facility team | Medium | Collaborative |
Time Management | Managing 12-hour shifts breaks patrol schedules and log entries | High | Proficient |
Computer Literacy | Using basic software/systems for reporting surveillance tools and email | Medium | Basic to Intermediate |
Professionalism & Judgement | Reliability discretion and appropriate decision-making in high-pressure events | High | Strong |
Legal/Regulatory Compliance | Understanding of legal responsibilities and provincial/federal security laws | High | Awareness |
Required Experience:
Junior IC