Job Description

Seaspan is looking for a casual security guard to support its Shipyards security team located in North Vancouver. The casual security guard will provide shift coverage as needed and must be available for day, afternoon, graveyard and weekend shifts. In this role, you will be required to have a flexible schedule to work days/evenings and nights. You will work a minimum four (4) consecutive hours to a maximum eight (8) consecutive hours in any day and will be scheduled anytime based on operational requirements. This includes weekends and statutory holidays.

Note: Due to the business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site at 50 Pemberton Ave, North Vancouver.

What you'll do

Controls the access of personnel, suppliers, customers and other visitors on site ensuring that visitors are properly signed in and out of the premises. Undertakes regular security patrols of the site ensuring that any security issues are dealt with in a timely manner. Provides access to stores, tool crib and secured areas to shipyard personnel when required. Responsible for video CCTV monitoring. Responsible for fire system monitoring for all buildings. Responsible for monitoring parking lots, e-ticketing and general parking issues. Assists the Emergency Response Team (ERT). Deals with management of the yard evacuation list. Responsible for phone communications after hours for Vancouver Shipyards. Shifts may occur anytime 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Performs additional duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent, supplemented by 3-5 years of security industry experience preferably in a shipyard or marine environment. Completion of First Aid Level 2 or 3 training is essential. Must have a valid Driver's License and a Security Workers License. Advanced computer skills. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to work with a minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment. Must be available for day, afternoon, graveyard and weekend shifts.
Pay: Starts at $34.07/hour (rate increases to $37.85/hour after the probation period).


This is a unionized position and pay rate for this position are set out in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The rate stated above is the starting rate for this position. It increases after the probationary period and continues to progress as per the collective agreement.


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