Job Description

Gitxsan Safety Services (GSS), an award-winning, COR certified provider of security, emergency medical and traffic control services. We are a proudly First Nations business, providing training to direct employment opportunities, offering high quality safety services to numerous private and public sector businesses throughout western Canada.

Wages:

starting at $20/hour; following BC Employment Standards Act all overtime is paid at time and half or double time in accordance with the Act.

Hours of work:

usually 12 hours per day, contracts vary and days within deployments may have variability. Deployments are up to 21 days and can be extended if there are standby days and the employee agrees.

Employee Benefits:

Extended health care and dental benefits (after a probationary period)

Employee Assistance Program

Company provided PPE

Company provided training

Opportunity for cross training

Flexible scheduling based on your availability

What would you do:

Every contract is different so deployment instructions are provided. In general the Security Guard responsibility is to observe, report, and deter.
Observe and report suspicious activity

Document within SiteDocs

Respond to incident/emergency situations and follow protocol

Provide perimeter security coverage

Secure all exits, doors, and windows

Patrolling of designated areas, equipment, etc.

Accept and track radio check ins

Respond to alarms

Provide a visual security presence - deterring unauthorized persons

Provide escorts to vehicles & accommodations when needed.

Coordinating and liaising with the police or emergency personnel when required

Complete documentation, reporting, forms on SiteDocs daily.

Follow Gitxsan Safety Services Policies and Procedure

What would you bring:

Valid Driver's Licence and clean Drivers' Abstract

Physically able to conduct standing/walking or driving patrols for extended periods of time

Able to pass drug & alcohol testing

Leadership/Supervisory experience a valuable asset

Successful completion of online training where required by project

Strong verbal and written communications skills

OFA1 is a valuable asset

Proficient with technology (i.e. smart phone, IPad or Tablet)

* Assertive, strong judgment, calm demeanour Previous security experience is an asset