Temporary Part-time Security Coordinator- Up to 12 Months

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together.

Who We Are

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.

The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.

Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.

The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position.

We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.

Let’s grow together.

What You Will Get To Do

The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day administration and configuration of a variety of operational systems within the Corporate Security Section. These systems include Electronic Access Control, Intrusion Alarms, Key Control, and Security Cameras.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Working with end-users, Technology & Information Systems staff, vendor representatives, and Facilities Management to gather operational information and configure the appropriate system to deliver the desired functionality.- Conducting regular audits of security systems, and reviewing security camera recordings when required for investigations or Freedom of Information Requests.- Generation of statistical reports as required from these various systems Creating end-user training materials, procedural documentation and provides basic level Information Technology support and guidance to security system operators.- Providing support for security related capital and operational projects including card access installations, camera system installations, and door/lock/key related projects Providing administrative support to the Corporate Security Section including key control documentation and general office administration.- Some travel to various Town sites is required.

Who You Are

Our Security Section is looking for an aspiring security professional to work with other Town departments and services to enhance security at Town sites. You are a team player with a collaborative approach, focused on the safety, security and well-being of others.

Through your knowledge and skills, you will improve the functionality of existing Town security systems and expand and enhance their use at all Town sites. Your strong administrative skills will improve the documentation of security systems, physical security assets, and key management through regular audits, and projects.

What You Bring To Our Team- 2-year College Diploma in the following fields of study are preferred: Security/Fire Alarm Technician; Protection, Security & Investigations; System/Information Management; Office Administration and/or Project Management-
- 3 years of experience in a security role would be an asset.- Available to work Monday to Friday during the day, 3 days per week with occasional evenings or weekends

Salary Range/Hourly rate:
$47.78 - $54.29

Hybrid information:
Frontline

Hours:
Flex hours, including days, evenings and weekends (up to 24 hours per week)

Closing Date:
March 7, 2025

Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism
At the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad, promote social justice and address di