Company
Paladin Security
Location
Toronto, ON
Job type
Part-time
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1 day ago
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Job description
Part Time Security Guard - Ontario Court of Justice (Downtown Toronto)
Position: Part-Time Security Guard
Site: Ontario Court Of Justice - (Downtown, Toronto) - 10 Armoury Street, Toronto, ON M7A 0B9
Hours: Part-Time Sat & Sun 12:00 - 00:00
Pay rate: | $19.10
Posting Date: April 27 2026
Internal Closing Date: May 4 2026
Closing Date: May 11 2026
Site Description: This is a Courthouse building located in the heart of downtown Toronto. This state-of-the-art facility is a new build and offers a highly advanced technological setting.
Job Description: The on-site security personnel will provide a variety of services, implementing the Courthouse’s security objectives according to policies and procedures which may include but are not limited to the following general tasks:
• Protect the safety of persons and their belongings on Courthouse property
• Prevent and minimize fire, theft, vandalism, criminal damage, and trespass on Courthouse property
• Parking enforcement: including but not limited to the tagging/towing of unauthorized vehicles, calling out contractors for snow removal.
• Minor parking gate access repairs and/or unjamming of mechanisms
• Prohibit entry into secure areas of the Courthouse by anyone other than authorized persons determined by an authorized Courthouse administrator.
• Complete interior and exterior patrol rounds of the Courthouse including documentation of conditions/safety concerns and weather reports as required.
• Enforcement of the Courthouse’s smoke-free property policies
• Monitor security consoles (access control, secure elevator, and CCTV video monitors)
• Visitor and employee identification verifications
• Respond to alarms
• Complete incident reports, logs, and daily operating reports
• Issue and control access cards and keys to personnel, contractors, and visitors when required
• Lock and unlock doors as scheduled or required
• Report any unusual incidents or hazardous conditions
• Maintain a log of security incidents and report occurrences
• Document, secure, and manage lost and found property and property safekeeping
• Security personnel will provide safety escort services to emergency contractors on Courthouse property when required
• Advise Courthouse staff immediately of any notifiable incidents
• Assist TPS with the management of any aggressive visitors (physically and verbally)
• Attend every event or incident, which they reasonably consider may jeopardize the security of the Facility and provide a high level of customer service.
• Assist TPS with the management of illicit substances and or weapons; securing the location of any found items, while awaiting TPS.
• Document all events in a notebook or electronic incident report
• Other duties as required/requested
Why choose Paladin?
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Unionized benefits (including Education Allowance & Pension Plan)
• Additional perks!
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available
Position: Part-Time Security Guard
Site: Ontario Court Of Justice - (Downtown, Toronto) - 10 Armoury Street, Toronto, ON M7A 0B9
Hours: Part-Time Sat & Sun 12:00 - 00:00
Pay rate: | $19.10
Posting Date: April 27 2026
Internal Closing Date: May 4 2026
Closing Date: May 11 2026
Site Description: This is a Courthouse building located in the heart of downtown Toronto. This state-of-the-art facility is a new build and offers a highly advanced technological setting.
Job Description: The on-site security personnel will provide a variety of services, implementing the Courthouse’s security objectives according to policies and procedures which may include but are not limited to the following general tasks:
• Protect the safety of persons and their belongings on Courthouse property
• Prevent and minimize fire, theft, vandalism, criminal damage, and trespass on Courthouse property
• Parking enforcement: including but not limited to the tagging/towing of unauthorized vehicles, calling out contractors for snow removal.
• Minor parking gate access repairs and/or unjamming of mechanisms
• Prohibit entry into secure areas of the Courthouse by anyone other than authorized persons determined by an authorized Courthouse administrator.
• Complete interior and exterior patrol rounds of the Courthouse including documentation of conditions/safety concerns and weather reports as required.
• Enforcement of the Courthouse’s smoke-free property policies
• Monitor security consoles (access control, secure elevator, and CCTV video monitors)
• Visitor and employee identification verifications
• Respond to alarms
• Complete incident reports, logs, and daily operating reports
• Issue and control access cards and keys to personnel, contractors, and visitors when required
• Lock and unlock doors as scheduled or required
• Report any unusual incidents or hazardous conditions
• Maintain a log of security incidents and report occurrences
• Document, secure, and manage lost and found property and property safekeeping
• Security personnel will provide safety escort services to emergency contractors on Courthouse property when required
• Advise Courthouse staff immediately of any notifiable incidents
• Assist TPS with the management of any aggressive visitors (physically and verbally)
• Attend every event or incident, which they reasonably consider may jeopardize the security of the Facility and provide a high level of customer service.
• Assist TPS with the management of illicit substances and or weapons; securing the location of any found items, while awaiting TPS.
• Document all events in a notebook or electronic incident report
• Other duties as required/requested
Why choose Paladin?
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Unionized benefits (including Education Allowance & Pension Plan)
• Additional perks!
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available
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Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs in Canada
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What is the hourly wage range for security guards in Canada in 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada Job Bank, security guards earn a low wage of $17.00 per hour, median of $21.50 per hour, and high of $30.00 per hour nationally as of January 2026. Full-time annual salary at median wage is $44,720 based on 2,080 hours. Wages vary by province, with Ontario median at $22.15 per hour.
Source: Government of Canada - Job Bank
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Do I need a license to work as a security guard in Ontario in 2026?
Yes, a valid security guard licence is mandatory under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act. Applicants must complete 40 hours of training costing $65-$100, pass a criminal record check, and pay $80 application fee for a licence valid for 2 years. Renewal costs $70.
Source: Government of Ontario - Ministry of the Solicitor General
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Can I get a work permit as an international applicant for security guard jobs in Canada in 2026?
Yes, employers must obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) at $1,000 fee before applying for your work permit via IRCC. Low-wage stream permits are valid up to 2 years with maximum 24 months employment. Processing time averages 10-22 weeks.
Source: Government of Canada - ESDC
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What documents are required to apply for a security guard licence in British Columbia in 2026?
You need proof of 40-hour Basic Security Training (BST) certificate, criminal record check valid within 180 days costing $28-$50, two pieces of government ID, and $75 application fee online. Fingerprints are required if criminal check flags issues. Licence is valid for 5 years.
Source: Government of British Columbia - Ministry of Public Safety
