Security Guard – Full Time – Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital

Site Description: Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital is a high-traffic acute care facility in York Region offering emergency, medical, surgical, mental health, and rehabilitation services. Security operates in a fast-paced environment, focusing on patrols, access control, and emergency response to support patient and staff safety.

Position: Security Guard

Site: Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital

Hours: Continental Rotating (0700-1900/1900-0700 hrs)

Pay rate: $19.10/hr

Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement after 88 hours

Posting Date: September 15, 2026

Internal Posting Closing Date: September 22, 2026

External Posting Closing Date: September 29, 2026

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct regular rounds of hospital premises, including parking areas, hallways, patient rooms, entrances, and exits, to ensure the safety and security of the site.
• Operate security cameras and alarm systems, ensuring any suspicious activity is reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.
• Monitor and control entry points to the hospital, ensuring that only authorized individuals are allowed access to restricted areas.
• Act quickly in emergency situations, such as medical emergencies, fire alarms, or security threats. Assist hospital staff as needed during crises and evacuations.
• Greeting and assisting visitors, patients, and hospital staff. Provide directions and ensure that guests adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
• De-escalate tense situations, resolve conflicts, and ensure that all interactions are handled calmly and professionally.
• Document daily activities, incidents, or accidents accurately. Complete reports on incidents, breaches, and security concerns.
• Work closely with hospital staff and local law enforcement to provide a coordinated security effort and ensure the safety of all parties involved.
• Ensure that hospital policies, including visitor and patient protocols, are followed.
• Address any violations in a manner that upholds hospital safety standards
• Additional duties as assigned

Prerequisites:

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
• Immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella , Covid Vaccine two doses, and two step TB skin test
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• One year experience in security, or law enforcement is an asset
• Able to be clean-shave for N95 mask fit testing
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services will be an asset
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• Applicants who do not possess these certifications can opt into Paladin’s Use of Force (UOF)/Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position

Please be aware: The UOF/MOAB certification is not paid as it is a pre-employment requisite; however, Paladin will cover all the costs of the training with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Free Uniforms
• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available
• Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE