Weekend Overnight Security Worker

About Sojourn House

Sojourn House provides Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing services to newly arrived refugees coming from all parts of the world. We provide a safe place and an inclusive environment to refugees. We are dedicated to providing the best possible settlement services and programs that help residents transition and integrate into the community.  With decades of experience and being one of the first refugee housing facilities in Toronto, we take pride in being a leading organization in refugee care.

About the Role

The Weekend Overnight Security Worker ensures the safety and overnight security of refugee clients at our 24/7 emergency singles shelter. The shelter provides emergency accommodation to refugees in an environment guided by anti-oppression, anti-racist, access, and equity principles, which inform all aspects of our work. This is an awake overnight position. Shifts are 8 hours, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with a flexible weekend schedule of either Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday.

In support of its commitment to a healthy, safe, workplace and community, Sojourn House strongly encourages staff to maintain up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination, in accordance with current public health guidance and vaccines approved for use in Canada.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Ensure compliance with Fire Regulations/Emergency and agency overnight protocols and maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and security in the facility


2. Manage fire alarms, assist clients to evacuate the building, conduct rounds of the shelter to ensure safety, ensure exits are clear and doors secured.


3. Identify any vandalism or criminal activity and monitor security cameras.


4. Provide crisis management related to various population issues
   using de-escalation methods within a cross cultural and anti-racism approach.

Experience/ Education

• Minimum three years’ experience in a security environment is preferred.


• Community college and/or training in Security program from a recognized institution is an asset.

Certifications, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Current Ontario Private Security License required as per the Private and Investigative Services Act, 2005.


• Current Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate required, WHMIS an asset


• Punctual, self-directed and demonstrated ability to mediate in a firm and non-threatening manner


• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in conflict mediation, de-escalation and crisis management form a non punitive, culturally sensitive and anti-racist approach


• Developed analytical, assessment and excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Understanding and experience with facility life safety and security systems.


• Well-developed team work and inter-personal skills, Computer literacy in a Windows environment


• Position requires physical abilities for stair climbing up to eight floors in the event of a fire alarm or emergency evacuation


• Availability for overnight work required


• Fluency in second language is an asset

Working Conditions

• Position requires the physical abilities for lifting (minimum up to 50 lbs.)

Other

Hours:   16 hrs/week with a flexible schedule of either Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday.

This posting is for a replacement position and will close on February 16, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Sojourn House thanks all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted throughout the hiring process.  Interview candidates are required to provide their accommodation needs at least three business days before the assessment date.

Sojourn House is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants from all equity seeking groups.