Securitas Canada Limited is one of Canada's largest providers of security services and a leader within our industry. Over 8,000 employees provide security services to thousands of public and private customers, large and small, across all sectors and verticals. Securitas is the second largest provider of security services globally. We have business operations in 45 markets and capabilities spanning from guarding to tech-enables security. We provide Integrated Guarding, Remote Guarding, Mobile Guarding, Onsite Guarding, Investigative Services and Technology Services.
This position is for multiple full-time vacancies. Posting will be closed once filled.
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Position Overview:
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) is a critical member of the Fire Prevention Team and are responsible for all aspects of fire prevention and education throughout the duration of their shift. This role would require the ERT to work a continental rotation shift of days and nights. The ERT reports directly to the Security Shift Supervisor and are responsible for the following:
Pay Rate: $25.50/hr
Shift: Days and Nights Continental Rotation
Life Safety Inspections:
- Inspection, maintenance and use of personal protective equipment including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), identifying and reporting all deficiencies.
- Basic maintenance of security patrol vehicles and reporting all deficiencies.
- Maintain operational knowledge of Client Fire Prevention Standard and relevant building and fire codes and enforce these codes and standards.
- Evaluate, establish, and enforce fire and life safety plans and conduct & observe fire evacuation drills
- Delivers internal training to Securitas and Client personnel to raise awareness of fire prevention programs and activities.
- Provides technical support and training for employee personnel.
- Required to attend, and successfully complete, any training required by Client or designate which may be internal, off site or out of City.
- Conduct daily checks of CO2 and sprinkler riser systems.
- Conduct monthly checks of life safety devices as assigned by the S/AM.
- Complete fire safety shop audits and identify fire/safety concerns and report to confirm corrective action to eliminate hazards and follow up to confirm compliance.
- Identify, investigate, and report fire/safety hazards coordinating with SAM, Health & Safety or Facilities Engineering for repairs.
- Maintain operational knowledge of the mechanics and locations of the fire suppression systems on site.
- Maintain operational knowledge of sprinkler system mechanics to identify trouble signals, alarm signals, leaks and sprinkler flows on any given system.
- Must wear all PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel toe shoes/boots and cut resistance gloves.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Grade 12 or GED equivalent. Pre-Service Firefighter Diploma is strongly preferred.
- Valid Ontario Security Guard License will need to be obtained within 3 months of hire.
- Valid G class Driver’s License.
- NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Level I & II from a recognized College or Academy.
- NFPA 1072
- IMS 100 within 3 months of hire.
- First Responder Certification from Canadian Red Cross.
- Must Successfully pass SCBA Fit Testing.
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate issued by recognized provider within first 3 months of hire.
- Must be able to display clear and quick thinking to resolve problems whilst being able to withstand stress and stay calm under pressure
- A valid driver’s license is required. Successful candidates must provide a recent clean driver’s abstract as a condition of employment with 5 years driving experience.
Securitas Canada celebrates diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups: namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply.
Thank you to all that apply. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Securitas Canada does not ask for money or bank account or other sensitive financial information upfront or within job ads, including public job boards during the application process.
Further information about the Company: www.securitas.ca
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