Backwoods Energy Services is a leading supplier of access and matting solutions, civil and forestry services, pipeline maintenance and 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 Energy Services is 100% owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and one of the largest Indigenous owned companies in Canada.

Backwoods Energy Services is currently seeking experienced Security Guards to perform services in Edmonton.

Type: Multiple

Where: Edmonton

Wage: $18.00 / Hour

What we offer:

• Reliable Work hours
• Competitive Health Benefit Package
• All uniforms and PPE
• Career growth opportunities

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by patrolling and monitoring premises. This position requires foot patrols around site.
• Monitor surveillance equipment, inspect buildings, equipment, and access points
• Access Control: Permit authorized persons entry to site when required
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, inform violators of policy and procedures
• Complete daily Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA’s) and Daily Occurrence Reports (DOR’s) and Incident Reports (IR’s) when required
• Maintain environment by monitoring and staying vigilant to surroundings.
• Arrive for your shift on time. If you know you will be unable to fulfill your duties, you must communicate with the Security Coordinator ahead of time or organize a replacement
• Able to work efficiently and effectively both as part of a team or individually on site

Job Requirements:

• 6 months to 1-year experience in Security
• ABST training/AB Security Guard License, Standard First Aid, and WHMIS 2015 required for this position
• Excellent command of the English language
• Foot patrols both inside and outside the building (up to 3 hours at a time)
• Interaction with residents and visitors to the site
• Objectivity, emotional control, and dependability
• Able to follow complex instructions, both written and verbal
• Knowledgeable about security operations and procedures
• Site orientations as required

Job Type: Seasonal

Application question(s):

• If you were referred by a Backwoods Employee, please indicate the name of the referring employee in the space provided
• Our mission is to drive economic opportunity by empowering indigenous people and communities. Do you identify as part of one of the following indigenous groups: Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, another First Nation, Metis, or Inuit? If so, which? This is not a mandatory question and if you prefer to not disclose this information, you may leave this field blank.

Experience:

• Security: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Alberta Security License (required)
• Standard First Aid (required)