Security Guard

Hemlo Mining Corp. is a growing Canadian gold mining company focused on the responsible development and operation of the Hemlo Gold Mine in Northwestern Ontario.

If you thrive on challenge, collaboration, and meaningful work, Hemlo Mining Corp. offers rewarding opportunities. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for motivated, energetic individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to safe and efficient operations on all our properties. We support the professional aspirations of our team through training, development, and a comprehensive compensation package.

Security Guard

Position Description:

Reporting to the Security Supervisor, the guards’ primary responsibility is to ensure the site is secure. They are the first responder in case of a site emergency, conduct orientations as required, conduct searches as required, random drug & alcohol testing, and enforce company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• First Response to any emergency response at all times while on shift if required.
• Support all plans to obtain and sustain desired operating performance.
• Perform physical inspections to determine if work meets company and security standards in quality and safety.
• Ensure all work completed supports activities of the subsequent shifts; communicate these activities to the cross shift and Supervisor.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly shift reports as required.
• Complete all housekeeping tasks and audits as required.
• Assist in the Occupational Health Centre in the absence of a nurse.
• Do first aid room audits and report deficiencies to the occupational health nurse.
• Do rescue vehicle inspections to maintain equipment in good condition for emergency response.
• Do security patrols in all areas on day and night shifts as required.
• Maintain the requirements for the access card system; disable cards, produce cards when required; fill in card logbook; audit the logbook at the end of shift; follow up to cards not returned.
• Issue and document security seals required in the mill area.
• Be present for work in all secure areas in the mill such as the screens, pump boxes, sumps, and pumps.
• Monitor clean up, planned and emergency maintenance work on the mill secure areas.
• Undertake delivery orientation when required for delivery people, send paperwork to the Training Department for record keeping.
• Ensure that all people coming onto site get appropriate visitor orientation to be conducted by Security.
• Assist by doing random personal and vehicle searches to satisfy the search protocol.
• Perform other duties or special assignments as required.
• To respond to the mill to undertake security responsibilities.
• To undertake mill tours that will identify missing seals, broken locks, and items that are not in accordance with the Security Standard
• To oversee work in secure areas.
• Remove material cleaned up from liners, redundant equipment, gold trap areas and deliver the material to the refinery or the disposal location.
• To oversee work in secure areas.
• To know and understand the Security Standard, the security and mill security procedures, the best practices, site access procedures that apply to the security of the Hemlo site.
• Audit and clean cameras when possible.
• Review live and recorded images as required and complete the required forms.
• Complete all required forms.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent required
• Valid driver's licence and ability to safely operate light vehicles required.
• Ontario Security Guard Licence preferred
• Law & Security/Police Foundations Diploma or 2 years’ experience as a security guard preferred.
• Advanced First Aid.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual labour, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods.
• Knowledgeable in computer skills
• Understanding of WHMIS and SDS
• Knowledgeable in health & safety standards
• Knowledgeable in site and department operating procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate applicable ethics and due diligence.
• Manage time effectively.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating day/night shift schedules — required.

This is a residential position operating on a 7/7 rotation schedule, working 12-hour day and night shifts. The successful candidate must reside within commuting distance of the mine site - a local travel allowance is provided.

What We Can Offer You

• Base salary range from $33.00 to $43.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive compensation package including competitive bonuses, benefits, and pension contribution.
• Progressive career path with opportunities for advancement.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team.
• Access to experienced mining professionals for knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and skill-building.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Hemlo Mining Corp. is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We operate on the traditional territory of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg and we are committed to fostering meaningful relationships and employment opportunities with Indigenous Peoples. First Nations, Inuit and Métis persons are encouraged to apply.

We also welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment process, such as resume screening or application management.