Healthcare Security Guard - Thunder Bay

Position: Healthcare Security Guard

Site: St. Joseph's Hospital, 35 Algoma St. N

Payrate: | $18.35 - $23 hourly

Posting Date: 8/11/2026

External Closing Date: 9/12/2026

Site Description:

St. Joseph’s Hospital, Thunder Bay is a specialized rehabilitative care hospital within St. Joseph’s Care Group, providing rehabilitation, mental health, addictions, and complex continuing-care services. The site supports patients across Northwestern Ontario in a protected, professional, and people-centred healthcare environment

Key responsibilities:

- Patrol Hospital Grounds: Conduct regular rounds of hospital premises, including parking areas, hallways, patient rooms, entrances, and exits, to ensure the safety and security of the site.
- Monitor Surveillance Systems: Operate security cameras and alarm systems, ensuring any suspicious activity is reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.
- Access Control: Monitor and control entry points to the hospital, ensuring that only authorized individuals are allowed access to restricted areas.
- Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly in emergency situations, such as medical emergencies, fire alarms, or security threats. Assist hospital staff as needed during crises and evacuations.
- Provide Customer Service: Greet and assist visitors, patients, and hospital staff. Provide directions and ensure that guests adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
- Conflict Resolution: De-escalate tense situations, resolve conflicts,



and ensure that all interactions are handled calmly and professionally.
- Report Writing: Document daily activities, incidents, or accidents accurately. Complete reports on incidents, breaches, and security concerns.
- Collaboration with Hospital Staff: Work closely with hospital staff and local law enforcement to provide a coordinated security effort and ensure the safety of all parties involved.
- Enforce Hospital Policies: Ensure that hospital policies, including visitor and patient protocols, are followed. Address any violations in a manner that upholds hospital safety standards

Prerequisites:

- Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
- Valid First Aid & CPR - Level C (from a WSIB-approved vendor)
- Covid Vaccine two doses
- Immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella and two step TB skin test (Should be already completed)
- Valid G class Driver License with last 3 years of Clean Abstract.
- English (oral and written) fluency is a must
- Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred.
- Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
- Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's UoF/MOAB training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
- Authorized to legally work in Canada

Why choose Paladin?

- Opportunities for advancement and growth
- Work today, get paid today—daily pay available

📌 Healthcare Security Guard - Thunder Bay
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