Casual Security Guard

Job Description
Seaspan is looking for a casual security guard to support its Shipyards security team located in North Vancouver. The casual security guard will provide shift coverage as needed and must be available for day, afternoon, graveyard and weekend shifts. In this role, you will be required to have a flexible schedule to work days/evenings and nights. You will work a minimum four (4) consecutive hours to a maximum eight (8) consecutive hours in any day and will be scheduled anytime based on operational requirements. This includes weekends and statutory holidays.

Note: Due to the business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site at 50 Pemberton Ave, North Vancouver.
What You'll Do

• Controls the access of personnel, suppliers, customers and other visitors on site ensuring that visitors are properly signed in and out of the premises.
• Undertakes regular security patrols of the site ensuring that any security issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Provides access to stores, tool crib and secured areas to shipyard personnel when required.
• Responsible for video CCTV monitoring.
• Responsible for fire system monitoring for all buildings.
• Responsible for monitoring parking lots, e-ticketing and general parking issues.
• Assists the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Deals with management of the yard evacuation list.
• Responsible for phone communications after hours for Vancouver Shipyards.
• Shifts may occur anytime 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent, supplemented by 3–5 years of security industry experience preferably in a shipyard or marine environment.
• Completion of First Aid Level 2 or 3 training is essential.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and a Security Workers License.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be available for day, afternoon, graveyard and weekend shifts.

Pay: Starts at $34.07/hour (rate increases to $37.85/hour after the probation period).

This is a unionized position and pay rate for this position are set out in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The rate stated above is the starting rate for this position. It increases after the probationary period and continues to progress as per the collective agreement.

About Us
Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America's most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada's Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website:

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.