Seneca Polytechnic (Newnham) - Full Time Team Lead

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

About Seneca Security: Our Security team is more than just a presence on campus—we are an engaged community partner, passionate about making a difference every day. Seneca Security is known for its professionalism, inclusivity, and commitment to service excellence. We support a diverse, vibrant academic environment where safety, learning, and career development go hand-in-hand.

Position Details:

Position:  Full Time Security Team Lead

Site: Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham Campus

Overtime Method: Overtime is Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Hours: Continental Rotation - 0630-1830/1830-0630

Pay Rate: $23.00 - $24.50/ an hour

Internal Posting Date: August 21st, 2026

Internal Closing Date : September 4th, 2026

External Closing Date: September 4th, 2026

Job Description:

As Team Lead at Seneca Polytechnic, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment in a campus that thrives on diversity and collaboration. Your leadership ensures the best experience for students, staff, and visitors.

• Supervise and coordinate Security Guard activities in academic buildings, residence, and event spaces
• Cross-campus learning and collaboration with our partners
• Assign and monitor patrols, access control, and incident response
• Foster cross-functional teamwork with our campus partners
• Lead incident investigations and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Provide frontline support during special events, guest speakers, and high-profile campus activities
• Mentor new staff and deliver in-service training
• Ensure adherence to Seneca security policies
• Support a welcoming and inclusive team culture

Why Choose Seneca?

• Free parking for all security staff
• Leading professional development and certification opportunities
• Real opportunities for career progression within Seneca’s growing security operation

Qualifications

• Legally Authorized to Work in Canada
• Ontario Security Guard License
• WSIB Approved Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
• Strong communication skills and an upbeat, professional attitude
• Ability to handle fast-paced, diverse campus demands
• Prior post-secondary or healthcare security experience an asset
• Minimum 1 year of Security Leadership experience
• Bilingual/multilingual skills are a plus
• Must not be a current Seneca student at Newnham
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• • Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's UoF/MOAB certification program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
  • Please be aware: The UoF/MOAB Certification is not paid as it is a pre-requisite; however, Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability

Why Choose Paladin?

• Get paid your way with flexible daily pay options

Certification Requirements (All)

Use of Force in Class Training
Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB)
Vulnerable Sector Check
Authorized to legally work in Canada

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays