Security Officer

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Facility Services - Whistle Bend

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

OS06

$61,723.00 - $71,319.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent full-time position working 75 hours biweekly. This posting will also be used to establish a 6-month eligibility list to fill future anticipatory perm, term and AOC vacancies.

The job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

Who we are

The Government of Yukon'sContinuingCaredivision isknown for its exceptional standards, providingclients with thehighest level ofcareanda healthy workplacefor staff. Theservices offeredare among the bestin Canada,and Yukon'slong-termcarehomes rankedsecondin a recentreportissuedby the National Institute on Ageing. ContinuingCare'smission is to providecomprehensivecareand services, including long-termcare, homecare, and regional therapy services, to the people of the Yukon.

Our philosophy of care is"Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living."

As a Continuing Care Security Officer, your goal is to ensure this facility remains safe and secure for residents, families, employees, and the public. You'll be part of a supportive interdisciplinary health care team working to create a safe workplace for staff and a place the residents call home.

Reporting to Manager, Safety & Security, this position is responsible for maintaining the security of the long-term care home and its residents, staff and visitors as well as the facility assets and grounds. This position requires a combination of strong interpersonal skills as well as an eye for detail. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong client service with an ability to remain professional and tactful in challenging situations (e.g., emergency response or conflict situations). The Security Officer may assist Maintenance Persons and other staff as needed.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Important application and job requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Experience and/or training in responding to emergency situations
• Experience providing safety and security services
• Experience maintaining records and preparing comprehensive reports
• Experience using basic computer applications, including email, word processing, and internet-based systems.
• Recent experience providing client-centred services in a front-facing public environment, preferably in a health care or related setting

Please note we will not accept resumes sent through email. A profile must be created, and resumes must be submitted in English, through E-recruitment . The official language used in the workplace is English.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Excellent interpersonal skills involving professional interactions with public, industry stakeholders, residents and staff
• Used effective communication skills, problem-solving skills, de-escalation techniques, non-violent intervention methods and good judgement to solve conflict problems
• Works well under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge using Microsoft computer software (ie. Outlook, Word, and Excel) and data systems
• Knowledge of personal safety and security protocols and de escalation techniques
• Ability to think and work independently with minimal direction

You must meet the following conditions before being hired or within the time frame noted:

• TB screening
• RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• WHMIS 2015 certificate
• Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

Interaction with residents and their families, staff and members of the public; exposure to animals; possible exposure to second-hand smoke, infectious disease and latex products; exposure to plants/flowers; working in severe weather conditions and indoor temperatures of approximately 75 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius); shift work, weekends and statutory holidays within a 24/7, 365 days per year setting; walking 8-10 km or more per day, standing and bending.