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Health Sciences North is Northeastern Ontario's academic health sciences centre, where exceptional care, innovative research, and transformative teaching improve the health of our communities.

We invest in our people through professional development, teaching opportunities, and an inclusive, supportive workplace built on respect, compassion, quality, transparency, and accountability. If you're looking for a meaningful career where you can grow, make an impact, and help build a healthier North, Health Sciences North is the place for you.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an individual for the position of Security Guard to ensure the safety, security and welfare of the Health Sciences North (HSN) community including our staff, patients and visitors.

The preferred candidate will have a two-year year diploma in Law and Security, Police Foundations, Corrections, Community Justice or Protections, Security and Investigations (PSI) diploma. A Current Ontario Security License (Ministry of Community and Correctional Services Certification for Security Guard as regulated by the PSISA (Private Security & Investigative Services Act)) is required. We are looking for someone with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working as a Security Guard. Candidates that possess experience in health care setting are preferred.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Security Services at Health Sciences North strives to provide a safe and healthy environment for all patients, visitors, employees and the public. Through our various skills and training practices, we are dedicated to protecting and upholding the mission and values of HSN. Our security professionals are charged with ensuring adherence and compliance to the Criminal Code of Canada, all pertinent legal statutes within the province of Ontario, as well as internal policies and procedures.

All Security Professionals posted at HSN are legally required to hold licenses in good standing with the Ontario Private Security and Investigative Services (PSIS) branch, and are certified annually in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Effective Communication and Resistance Management. We take pride in our responsibilities surrounding emergency code response, proactive security patrols, bi-law and policy enforcement, access control, community relations, general assistance and facilities monitoring. Security professionals are on site and available 24/7.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.

HSN INCENTIVES

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits.





At Health Sciences North,weare committed to creating andmaintaininga collaborative, trusting, inclusive and sustainable work environment that supports the physical, psychological, social and community wellbeing of all members of Team HSN.This will enable every team member tothrive in the workplace whileprovidingexceptional care, transformativeteachingand impactful research.We celebrate our staff regularly through Appreciation celebrations and Recognition events and ourcommitment to a healthy workplaceupholdsHSN’s core values of Respect, Compassion, Quality, Transparency,and Accountabilitytoensureworkforce safety and well-being.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

HSN is proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the financial security and peace of mind that comes with a strong defined benefit pension plan. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, HSN contributes $1.26. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire. Join us and start building a future you can look forward to.

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KEY FUNCTION:

Ensure the safety, security and welfare of the Health Sciences North (HSN) community members (Detect, Deter & Observe and Report). Safeguard the HSN and North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) Kirkwood property by being a uniformed, highly visible, trained team member.

REPORTING:

Under the general direction of the Supervisor,



Emergency Preparedness and Security Services.

DUTIES:

1. Maintain a high level of customer-centered service that reflects the established training standard.
2. Adhere to established standards of work, established policies & procedures and HSN employee Code of Conduct.
3. Act as First Responder in emergency code events.
4. Conduct complete tours of the entire facility, including in-patient units, to demonstrate presence to staff, visitors and patients.
5. Respond to all requests for security support including in-patient care areas, public spaces and on property.
6. Observe patients, visitors and staff for escalating behavior and intervene using Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Crisis and Restraint Management principles.
7. Conduct regular Threat Risk Assessment of assigned area. Intervene immediately to safeguard the well-being of any person.
8. Respond to, investigate and assist with any patient, visitor or staff injuries occurring on property (i.e. walkways, entrances, parking lots, etc.) upon notification or discovery, as per HSN policies and procedures.
9. Support management and maintain confidentiality of sensitive staff information of internal investigations, incidents, parking violations and escorts of relieved staff members at the direction of the Manager or Emergency Preparedness and Security Services.
10. Support HSN in ensuring staff, patients and visitors are in compliance with parking policy in accordance with the City of Sudbury By-Law Enforcement rules/regulations, enforcement and attend court in the capacity of By-Law Enforcement Officer as required.
11. Conduct complete perimeter tours of the facility, reporting any identified hazards and implement risk mitigations related to theft or threats.
12. Assist the Facilities Management group with the maintenance and operations of parking lot systems across the sites.
13. Conduct life safety system checks (i.e. fire systems, elevator systems, alarm systems and Helipad).
14. Assist clinical staff with patient management as requested (i.e. observation, arranging separate patient watch, visitor management and enforcement, calling police, seclusion, etc.).
15. Conduct audits and inspections of work area, report any risks, hazards or unsafe situations and ensure necessary action is taken to correct the problem.
16. Complete incident reports, morgue calls, door unlocks, and most other duties or services provided by Security Services.
17. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
18. Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required.
19. Participate in hospital training as required.

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📌 Security Guard (Greater Sudbury)
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