Description

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together.

Security Coordinator (Temporary Part-Time)

Who We Are
In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.
The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to almost 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.
The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.
Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.
The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position.
We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.
Let’s grow together.
What You Will Get To Do
The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials.
By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.
The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day administration and configuration of a variety of operational systems within the Corporate Security Section. These systems include Electronic Access Control, Intrusion Alarms, Key Control, and Security Cameras.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working with end-users, Technology & Information Systems staff, vendor representatives, and Facilities Management to gather operational information and configure the appropriate system to deliver the desired functionality.
• Conducting regular audits of security systems, and reviewing security camera recordings when required for investigations or Freedom of Information Requests.
  
• Generation of statistical reports as required from these various systems Creating end-user training materials, procedural documentation and provides basic level Information Technology support and guidance to security system operators.
  
• Providing support for security related capital and operational projects including card access installations, camera system installations, and door/lock/key related projects Providing administrative support to the Corporate Security Section including key control documentation and general office administration.
  

Some travel to various Town sites is required.
Who You Are
Our Security Section is looking for an aspiring security professional to work with other Town departments and services to enhance security at Town sites. You are a team player with a collaborative approach, focused on the safety, security and well-being of others.
Through your knowledge and skills, you will improve the functionality of existing Town security systems and expand and enhance their use at all Town sites. Your strong administrative skills will improve the documentation of security systems, physical security assets, and key management through regular audits, and projects.
What You Bring To Our Team
2-year College Diploma in the following fields of study are preferred:

• Security/Fire Alarm Technician
• Protection, Security & Investigations
• System/Information Management
• Office Administration
• Project Management

• Successful candidates are required to hold and maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and qualify for the Town’s Safe Driver Program.
• 3 years of experience in a security role would be an asset.

What We Offer You

• Hourly Rate: $47.78 to $54.29 per hour (Pay Grade 14) up to 24 hours per week
  
• Flexible Scheduling
  
• Mileage compensation
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
At the Town of Whitby, our values guide everything that we do. We celebrate our differences, which is why we are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team. If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview.
Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Hours: 1 year Contract Position. Maximum of 24 hours per week. Flexibility related to hours per day and days of the week
Union Affiliation: No Affiliation
Location: Whitby, ON