Security Guard - General Motors Oshawa

Securitas Canada Ltd is looking for individuals who are interested in working security part-time at the General Motors Oshawa Location. 

This is an outstanding opportunity for those who are building their resume for a future 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. 

 

• 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.

 

 

1. Lifting Fire Hoses:

• Exchange, carry, inspect, test, or use a fire hose

• Max weight 25lbs

 

2. Lifting Fire Extinguishers:

• Exchange, inspect, carry, re-charge and use

• Max weight = 55lbs

 

3. Lifting Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

• Exchange, carry, inspect, test and use

• Max weight = 45lbs

 

4. Climbing:

i. Fixed Hoop Ladders

• 16ft – 24ft.

• 16 to 24 continuous rungs

ii. Stairs

• 18 Continuous steps

 

5. Above Shoulder Activity:

• Fire Hose Exchange

• Operating sprinkler Control valve

• Installing fire equipment signs

 

6. Walking

• 1 hour

 

7. Standing

• 30 mins

 

8. Repetitive Movement

• Up and down steps

• Opening/closing vehicle trunks/tail gates

• Writing when logging in/out vehicles

 

9. Opening/Closing 10” Sprinkler Control Valve

• 33 turns

• 185 ft. lbs. of torque

 

10. 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*