Security Guard - Full Time - St. Mary's General Hospital (WRHN) (Paladin Security Group Ltd.)

Site Overview : SMGH is a 197-bed comprehensive community hospital located in Kitchener, Ontario, and the second largest acute care facility in the St. Joseph’s Health System. It serves Waterloo, Wellington, Dufferin, Grey-Bruce and surrounding regions, providing 24 / 7 emergency care, cardiac and respiratory services, outpatient / day surgery, and general medicine.

Position : Full-Time Security Guard

Site : Waterloo Regional Health Network, 911 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener, ON N2M 1B2

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

Payrate : $20.24hr.

Averaging Agreement : Overtime is Averaging Agreement after 88 hours

Posting Date : Dec 30, 2025

Internal Posting Closing Date : Jan 06, 2026

External Posting Closing Date : Jan 06, 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

Requirements :

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?

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma / GED

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security : Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!

The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits : Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

This job reports to the Client Service Manager

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift , 2nd Shift , 3rd Shift .

Travel is required consistently

Number of Openings for this position : 1

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