Security Guard - Night Shift

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Security Supervisor, the Security Guard will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure facility. Protects employees, visitors and assets of Maple Lodge Farms.

This is to fill an existing position in the company.

Location : 315 Madill Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5W 0H1

Shift : 6:30 pm to 6:30 am Must be flexible to work weekends and holidays.

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What You Will Be Doing

• Monitors and provides controlled access to the Maple Lodge Farms facility. Enforce Company policy where required.
• Investigate security related incidents. Provides emergency response as needed. Writes and prepares reports as required for submission to the Security Supervisor.
• Operates a base radio and dispatches Security staff as required, provides money escorts, answers phones, and monitors security cameras.
• Ensures the security of the main facility after hours by performing mobile and foot patrols, and by using a scanning device as required.
• Performs checks of the shareholder premises.
• Opens offices and rooms for Company staff as required.
• Provides lost-and-found services.
• Performs monthly fire extinguisher checks as required by law.
• Performs lighting and fence check reports as required.
• Issues hot work permits to contractors, and monitors performance.
• Policies, Processes & Procedures:
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

What You Will Bring

• 1-3 years’ related experience and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of the Security function at an industrial establishment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to write clear and legible reports;
• Ability to take control of emergency situations with tact and diplomacy required;
• Effective conflict resolution and sound decision making skills;
• Must possess a valid Ontario G Class driver’s license, and operate a motor vehicle as required;
• Able to work a 12-hour shift, including weekends and holidays;
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Post-Secondary Diploma in Security and Law Enforcement preferred;
• Must possess a valid Security Guard license as per the Ontario Ministry of Private Security and Investigative Services Act.

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the job requirements. Please note, these AI tools are not used to disqualify applicants but to support our efforts in efficiently screening large volumes of applications.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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