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Paladin Security Group

Security Guard

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TemporaryOttawa, OntarioOn-site$19/hr
Posted Wednesday, 11/4/2026

Position Overview

  • Title: Security Guard

  • Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time

  • Pay Rate: $19.00/hour

  • Site: Holland Cross

  • Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 07:00 - 19:00

  • Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement

Site Overview

Holland Cross is a active commercial complex featuring retail spaces, office towers, and an attached parking garage. It provides a structured, professional environment where security guards interact daily with tenants, visitors, and corporate staff.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Maintain the safety and security of the complex, tenants, and visitors in accordance with site Post Orders.

  • Conduct regular foot patrols throughout the retail sections, office towers, and attached parking facility.

  • Monitor CCTV cameras and engage professionally with tenants and visitors.

  • Complete required shift paperwork, daily logs, and incident reports accurately.

  • Operate the site computer to perform administrative duties and maintain logs.

Must Haves

  • Valid Ontario Security Guard License

  • Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certification (from a WSIB-approved vendor)

  • High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent

  • Legal authorization to work in Canada

  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken

  • Ability to work independently and complete extensive standing and walking duties

  • Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB) and Use of Force certification (Paladin can provide this on a 6-month commitment contract upon onboarding)

Nice-to-Haves

  • Previous experience in retail or commercial security

  • Intermediate computer proficiency, including experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

What's In It For You?

  • Competitive pay rate of $19.00/hour with daily pay access (work today, get paid today)

  • Free uniforms with dry cleaning and tailoring/hemming allowance

  • Security license reimbursement

  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

  • Additional perks and benefits

Application Deadlines

  • Internal Applicants: November 10, 2026

  • External Applicants: November 25, 2026

We welcome qualified candidates to apply and join our team at Holland Cross.

Why Join Our Team?

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!

The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.