Security Guard, Industrial at Backwoods – Gibbons, Alberta

Backwoods Energy Services is a leading supplier of access and matting solutions, civil and forestry services, pipeline maintenance and security services in Western Canada. We have been able to attract best-in-class management, staff, and operators from across the industry, allowing us to successfully complete some of the largest midstream and utility projects in Alberta. Moreover, we have become the largest employer of Alexis band members, the largest independent source of income in the community.

Each day, our team strives to live our mission of driving economic opportunity by empowering Indigenous people and communities. The work we do at Backwoods is meaningful, as it helps build and grow the Alexis community. Experiencing the impact that our work has for building a sustainable future for Alexis is something we are passionate about.

Backwoods Energy Services is 100% owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and one of the largest Indigenous owned companies in Canada.

Backwoods Energy Services is currently seeking an experienced Security Guard for a team of guards at an Industrial Facility just outside Gibbons, AB area.

Wage: $21.00 / Hour

Schedule: Night Shift / Day Shift

Where: Industrial Facility, close to Gibbons 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 Security Guard Position at a Industrial Plant 15 minutes East of Gibbons, AB. Ideal candidates will live close to the NE side of Edmonton or Fort Saskatchewan - so they can get to site the easiest.

• Regularly work with security staff to improve quality of service and ensure basic expectations are being met
• Assist in overseeing cost spending and tracking to ensure profit margins are met, and indirect costs are minimized.
• Manage equipment assets according to contract needs ensuring company owned assets are utilized first, rentals thereafter. Manage truck maintenance, damage and repairs ensuing minimal cost and maximum operational efforts.
• Oversee and administer and maintain the use of security software.
• Ensure Backwoods HR programs are being fully implemented and engage with HR Manager on any people matters as required.
• Ensure operational efficiencies and continual operational improvement.
• Ensure all contracts are read, understood and being followed as required and project profits are maximized, and clients are satisfied with our services.
• Capable workforce leader, able to provide expertise, best practices, and lead by example.
• Ensure proper guidance is in place to drive decisions to mitigate potential risks that might arise.
• Work will not only take place during conventional business hours, will require some on-call shifts on a rotational basis and able to assist as required in the event of an emergency.
• Evenings, weekends, and holiday work is required.

What We're Looking For:

• Local to the Edmonton/Fort Saskatchewan 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

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.