Job Description

Securitas Canada Ltd is looking for individuals who are interested in working for security at the General Motors St. Catharines.

This is an outstanding opportunity for those who are interested in a career as a Security Guard or are building their resume for a career in law enforcement. Securitas Canada at General Motors has been a steppingstone for many that have gone on to successful careers at various policing and investigative units.

Duties that you may be assigned to do include:

• Emergency Response including Ambulance/Fire escorts
• Control Centre – Receiving emergency calls and dispatching staff, Monitoring Fire System Panels, Monitoring CCTV systems that monitoring Parking Lots, Traffic Gates, and Entry/Exit points
• Foot Patrols of On-site & Off-site building
• Mobile Patrols of related parking lots and building perimeters
• ID & Baggage Inspections at Entry/Exit points
• Vehicle Entry/Exit Inspection including Inspection and Sealing of Transport Loads
• Fire Protection Equipment Inspections (Extinguishers, Fire Hoses, Diesel Pumps)
• Fire/Hazardous Prevention patrols
• Shutdown & Restoring Fire Systems that require Above and Below shoulder level activity of turning a manual valve – Example 10” Sprinkler Control Value requires 33 turns to isolate or restore at approx. 185 ft. lbs of torque (Sprinkler System, Fire Ring Main), By-passing Fire System Monitoring Panels
• Fire Watch & CSR (Confine Space Rescue)
• Environmental Incident Response & Control

Securitas at General Motors is a 24/7 operation which will require individuals to be able to work various shifts and weekends.

Prerequisites include:

• Security Guard License through the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
• Certification in Emergency Level - First Aid / CPR Level A or better
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License, Level G2 or better
• Physically able to lift 25 kgs unassisted (fire equipment)
• Working at Heights & Depths.

The requirements for a PSO employee working at the General Motors site would include the ability to carry-out the following:

1. Lifting Fire Hoses:

• Exchange, carry, inspect, test, or use a fire hose
• Max weight 25lbs

1. Lifting Fire Extinguishers:

• Exchange, inspect, carry, re-charge and use
• Max weight = 55lbs

1. Lifting Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

• Exchange, carry, inspect, test and use
• Max weight = 45lbs

1. Climbing:

i. Fixed Hoop Ladders

• 16ft – 24ft.
• 16 to 24 continuous rungs

ii. Stairs

• 18 Continuous steps

1. Above Shoulder Activity:

• Fire Hose Exchange
• Operating sprinkler Control valve
• Installing fire equipment signs

1. Walking

• 1 hour

1. Standing

• 30 mins

1. Repetitive Movement

• Up and down steps
• Opening/closing vehicle trunks/tail gates
• Writing when logging in/out vehicles

1. Opening/Closing 10” Sprinkler Control Valve

• 33 turns
• 185 ft. lbs. of torque

1. Confined Space Rescue

• Operate 40lb Winch
• Hoist 160lb casualty up10ft using winch
• Drag 160lb casualty 20ft
• Exposure to (environmental/chemical atmosphere)
• Non claustrophobic

*Securitas Canada Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.