Security Guard

This posting is to fill two (2) Auxiliary On Call positions.

**Highways and Public Works - who we are**

Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective **vision **is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we **value** leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our **priorities** are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

**This opportunity **

The Property Management Division of Highways and Public Works builds and maintains government buildings to provide safe workplaces for YG employees and public access to government services. We provide planning, project management, maintenance, and custodial services for existing and new facilities. We employ tradespeople, architects, engineers, labourers, administrators, and more; there are a variety of exciting career opportunities in Property Management Division.

As a member of Facilities Management and Regional Services and reporting to the Security Foreperson, the Security Guard is responsible for maintaining the security of Yukon Government assets in assigned HPW owned facilities as per government security procedures.

**Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume)**:

- Diploma or certificate in a recognized security procedures program or related discipline;
- Experience Following established security procedures in a Government building setting;
- Experience troubleshooting and operating but not limited to a variety of security asset systems (i.e. Security panels, door contacts etc).
- Experience with emergency procedures (e.g., evacuation, administering first aid);
- Professional work ethic;
- Excellent client service skills and interacting with the public;
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills;
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment and use good judgment;
- Knowledge of Security and Emergency procedures;
- Experience of working in and around building Mechanical areas
- Ability to work in both outdoor and indoor environments
- Experience submitting shift reports;
- Experience using Microsoft computer software (i.e., Outlook, Word and Excel).

**Conditions of Employment**
- Obtain and maintain vulnerable sector RCMP security clearance (to be completed and clear prior to hire);
- Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent;
- Standard First Aid with CPR (to be acquired within 6 months of hire).

**Job Requirements**
- Shift work, including short notice call-in and working weekends;
- Conducts Routine physical checks of all assigned Yukon Government HPW owned building assets
- Wearing a uniform provided by the department;
- Use of personal protective equipment.

**Additional Information**
- Find out what we offer our employees
- See why Yukon government has been identified as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2014

**Questions?**
- Eligibility List- 12 months- Post Date- 24 July 2023- Close Date- 4 August 2023