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

Backwoods Security Services is currently seeking an experienced Security Guard for a team of guards at an Industrial Facility outside Fort St. John, BC area.

Wage: $23.00 / Hour

Schedule: Night Shift / Day Shift

Where: Industrial Facility

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 outside Fort St. John, BC.

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

BC 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.

About the Company

About Backwoods Energy Services Backwoods Energy Services is one of the largest Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada and a leading service provider for utilities, oil and gas, forestry and mining industries in western Canada, with headquarters located in Edmonton, Alberta. Having been in operation for more than 30 years and was acquired by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation in 2015. Backwoods takes pride in delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients while simultaneously generating economic opportunities for the Alexis Nako... Know more