Mount Sinai Hospital - Rapid Response Security Guard -.
Company
Paladin Security
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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via Talent.com
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Job Description
Job Description: Working on assigned shifts, you will work 12-hour 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.
Essential Job Functions:
• Working on assigned shifts, you will work 12-hour shifts providing proactive and reactive security patrols and responses to incidents in the mental health ward
• You will be required to write reports and investigate routine incidents
• Respond to coded emergencies in a quick and efficient manner
• Display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people who are under stress or in need of medical assistance
• This role required you to be physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods
• Work closely with vulnerable populations
• Monitor for and escalate security concerns within the Emergency Department
• Assist in developing security plans for high-risk patients
• Provide security presence and support throughout the Emergency Department
• Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts
• Oversee and support patient watch guards within the Emergency Department
• Work closely with local Law Enforcement and Emergency Services
• Ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors within the Emergency Department
Prerequisites:
• Must have a Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Must have a valid (WSIB-Approved) First Aid and CPR Level-C Certification
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with 2 dose minimum. Proof required
• Immunization Record (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and TB skin tests 1 and 2
• Must be proficient in English (both oral and written)
• Must be willing to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check upon offer of employment
• At least 1 year of Healthcare experience
• Ability to travel to Mount Sinai Hospital and if required, to Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
Why choose Paladin?
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Free Uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Additional perks
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available
Certification Requirements (All)
Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB)
Authorized to legally work in Canada
Use of Force
Essential Job Functions:
• Working on assigned shifts, you will work 12-hour shifts providing proactive and reactive security patrols and responses to incidents in the mental health ward
• You will be required to write reports and investigate routine incidents
• Respond to coded emergencies in a quick and efficient manner
• Display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people who are under stress or in need of medical assistance
• This role required you to be physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods
• Work closely with vulnerable populations
• Monitor for and escalate security concerns within the Emergency Department
• Assist in developing security plans for high-risk patients
• Provide security presence and support throughout the Emergency Department
• Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts
• Oversee and support patient watch guards within the Emergency Department
• Work closely with local Law Enforcement and Emergency Services
• Ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors within the Emergency Department
Prerequisites:
• Must have a Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Must have a valid (WSIB-Approved) First Aid and CPR Level-C Certification
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with 2 dose minimum. Proof required
• Immunization Record (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and TB skin tests 1 and 2
• Must be proficient in English (both oral and written)
• Must be willing to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check upon offer of employment
• At least 1 year of Healthcare experience
• Ability to travel to Mount Sinai Hospital and if required, to Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
Why choose Paladin?
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Free Uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Additional perks
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available
Certification Requirements (All)
Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB)
Authorized to legally work in Canada
Use of Force
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for security guards in Canada as of 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage for security guards is $18.50 per hour as of January 1 2026 with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. Provincial rates apply in non-federally regulated workplaces such as Ontario at $17.75 per hour and British Columbia at $18.25 per hour from the same date.
What license is required to work as a security guard in Canada in 2026?
As per the Ministry of the Solicitor General Ontario, a valid Ontario Security Guard License costs $80 and must be renewed every three years with mandatory 40-hour training completed before the 2026 application deadline. Alberta requires a similar provincial license through the Alberta Ministry of Justice with $105 fee and background check.
What education and experience are needed for security guard jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of a 40-hour approved security training course by March 2026. No prior experience is mandated for entry-level roles but a clean criminal record check from the RCMP dated within six months is required.
What documents are needed to apply for a security guard position in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, submit a valid government-issued photo ID, completed security license application, recent criminal record check, and proof of training certification by the 2026 deadline. A resume listing any first aid or CPR certificates dated within two years is also required for most employers.
