TEMPORARY Industrial Security Guard at Backwoods – Red Deer, Alberta

Backwoods Security Services Ltd. is an Alberta-based security and protective services provider owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. We are part of the larger family of Backwoods Energy Services, which prides itself in its ability to execute on oil & gas projects in a safe, cost effective and timely manner. This culture is the basis on which our security company has been built, and is reinforced by our security management team, which consists of senior professionals who have managed security requirements for major projects and organizations throughout Alberta. With our access to highly experienced Indigenous security guards, Backwoods Security Services offers top-tier security execution while creating a positive socio-economic impact within Indigenous communities.

Backwoods Energy Services is currently seeking an experienced Temporary Security Guard to join a team of guards at an Industrial Facility just outside Red Deer, AB area.

Wage: $18 / Hour

Schedule: Mixed schedule

Where: Industrial Facility, close to Red Deer area

What we offer:

• Reliable Work hours
• Competitive Wages
• A competitive Health Benefit Package
• Flexible Shifts to suit a work life balance
• Uniforms and PPE
• Training Opportunities
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Recognition Programs
• Making impacts within Indigenous Communities and People

The Role:

This is a Temporary Security Guard Position at a manufacturing plant 20 minutes outside of Red Deer, AB. Ideal candidates will live close to Red Deer (within 1 hour) - so they can get to site the easiest.

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by patrolling and monitoring premises
• Monitor surveillance equipment, inspect buildings, equipment and access points
• Access Control: Permit authorized persons entry to site when required
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, inform violators of policy and procedures; restrain if necessary
• Control traffic by directing drivers
• Complete daily Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA’s) and Daily Occurrence Reports (DOR’s) and Incident Reports (IR’s) when required
• Inspect Backwoods vehicles, notify Field Manager when service is required
• Maintain environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls
• Arrive on time for shift. If you know you will be unable to fulfill your duties, you must communicate with the on-call supervisor ahead of time
• Able to work efficiently and effectively both as part of a team or individually

What We're Looking For:

• Local to the Red Deer area (required)
• Alberta Security License (required)
• 1 year Industrial Security experience (required)
• Class 5 Driver's License with no more than 6 demerits (required)
• Standard First Aid with CPR (preferred)
• CSTS (required)
• H2S Awareness (preferred)
• Objectivity, emotional control and dependability
• Able to follow complex instructions, both written and verbal
• Knowledgeable about security operations and procedures
• Site orientations as needed and requested