Night Steward (Sessional)

Job summary

The Night Steward performs surveillance duties to protect university buildings and grounds against fire, theft, and vandalism. They also respond to emergency calls, enforce residence rules, and assist with evacuations when necessary.

Job details

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). This position is based at MacDonald Campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec H9X 3V9 Hiring Unit: Student Housing & Hospitality Services Macdonald Campus Position Summary: Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, performs surveillance duties in University buildings and grounds in order to ensure protection against fire, theft, vandalism, or any other damage. Responds to emergency calls. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Static security agent. Enforces residence rules and regulations. Makes rounds and inspects assigned locations and grounds reporting in by 2-way radio and/or registering on a time clock as necessary. When encountering occupants outside normal hours, verifies their identity, destination, asks for proof of authorization, ensures their registration and expels intruders. Verifies that the doors and windows of premises are locked according to established schedule. Is responsible for surveillance related to crime prevention (such as thefts, break-ins, vandalism, etc.) by immediately contacting McGill security and/or the police. Responds to emergency calls requiring immediate intervention. Verifies the closure of gas valves and all other machinery or equipment that should not be in operation at the time of verification. Reports any unusual or urgent situation, and/or takes appropriate measures to remedy the situation. In the case of emergency, will or may be called upon to assist with the evacuation of staff, students and clients during a fire alarm and direct occupants to the exits. Performs first aid procedures if necessary. Provides information to visitors, answers the telephone, and transmits messages. Completes incident reports. Verifies the condition of fire prevention equipment and alarm systems and vehicles used to make the rounds. On occasion, clears building entrance and spreads materials to prevent slipping. May be called upon to intervene in the event of water damage. Attends courses on security, prevention, first aid and participates in training exercises. The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description. Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities: First aid certificate required. Virtual Fire Prevention training session will be scheduled. Must be service oriented and able to maintain a professional manner and appearance at all times. Must have a valid Security Certification. Ability to work as part of a team. Able to remain calm in emergency situations and to solve problems in area of responsibility. Must be able to work closely with the Res Life Team. Oversees the well-being of students within Residences and intervenes whenever necessary. Static security agent. Enforces residence rules and regulations. Makes rounds and inspects assigned locations and grounds reporting in by 2-way radio. Verifies identity, destinations and proof of authorization when encountering occupants outside normal hours. Responsible for surveillance related to crime prevention by immediately contacting McGill Security and or police. Verifies condition of fire prevention equipment, alarm systems, gas valves, machineries or other equipment’s accordingly. You can be assigned to any buildings within SHHS. Reports any unusual or urgent situations. Excellent interpersonal skills. Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4. Additional information: Evening/overnight sessional position August 16 - May 15 (may be subject to change). Work schedule: Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. (may be subject to change). This position is based at MacDonald Campus. Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 6 Months Related Experience / Hourly Salary: (MUNACA Level B) $23.31 - $28.88 Hours per Week: 40 (Full time) Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Supervisor: Protection Supervisor Position End Date (If applicable): Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-06 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

The Night Steward performs surveillance duties to protect university buildings and grounds against fire, theft, and vandalism. They also respond to emergency calls, enforce residence rules, and assist with evacuations when necessary.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and at least 6 months of related experience. A valid security certification and a first aid certificate are required for this role.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Security surveillance
• Emergency response
• First aid
• Fire prevention
• Incident reporting
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Conflict resolution
• Teamwork
• Customer service
• Building inspection
• Radio operation
• Access control
• Authorization (Computing)
• English Language
• Incident Reporting
• Interpersonal Communications
• Professionalism
• Customer Service
• First Aid
• Machinery
• Valves (Piping)
• Crime Prevention
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Employment Equity
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Alarm Devices
• First Aid Certification
• Fire Prevention
• Hospitality Service

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Education
• Hospitality
• Administrative
• Land Steward
• Campus Security Officer
• Security Guards

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