Security Guard, Security and Parking Services - Casual

Position Summary

Security Guard provides assistance to patients, staff, and visitors by responding to code calls, conducting investigations, security patrolling, covering for the parking lot attendant, and performing administrative duties.

• Assist patients, staff and visitors.
• Guard/protect patients, staff and visitors and physically restrain violent persons.
• Arm and disarm the Fire Control System.
• Escort staff and visitors to the parking lots.
• Escort people to pathology/morgue.
• Verify the physical security of CHEO property through patrols, door checks and responding to calls for service.
• Respond to code calls including elevator occurrences, stat calls from units and alarms in Physical Plant.
• Conduct initial investigations (e.g., thefts, motor vehicle collisions, suspicious persons/activities, animal control, CHEO policy incidents, safety/security and fire risks).
• Enforce parking regulations and the Trespass to Property Act on CHEO property.
• Perform duties of the parking attendant as required.
• Monitor/maintain video surveillance and access control systems and respond to alarms.
• Write reports and enter incident details using approved software.
• Perform work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO policies.
• Perform work in accordance with the Private Security and Investigative Services Act and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.

• Diploma in Law and Security or Police Sciences (Essential).
• Minimum two (2) years of related work experience (Essential).
• A valid Ontario Security Guard License (Essential).
• Superior communication skills, oral and written (Essential).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills (Essential).
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills (Essential).
• Non-violent crisis intervention certificate (Preferred).
• Fall prevention certification (Preferred).
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential).
• Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred).
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic/experience requirements.

$27.51 - $33.74 per hour.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a comprehensive pre‑screening and evaluation process. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third‑party provider. Candidates must meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

All information received regarding accommodation will be kept confidential and handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcoming interest from all qualified applicants.

You will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 4109. This position will be based in Ottawa; location may change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre‑screening. Pre‑screening may include testing.

For accommodation requests during any phase of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at