security guard supervisor
Company
FALCON SECURITY SERVICES
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time and Part-time
Posted
22 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
• Education:
• Expérience:
• Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Tasks
• Be the point of contact when in need to handle emergency situations
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Monitor quality and production levels
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Supervision
• 5-10 people
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Security Guard License
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Experience
• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 hours per week
• Expérience:
• Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Tasks
• Be the point of contact when in need to handle emergency situations
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Monitor quality and production levels
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Supervision
• 5-10 people
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Security Guard License
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Experience
• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 hours per week
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for security guards in Canada as of 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage for security guards is $18.50 per hour as of January 1 2026 with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. Provincial rates apply in non-federally regulated workplaces such as Ontario at $17.75 per hour and British Columbia at $18.25 per hour from the same date.
What license is required to work as a security guard in Canada in 2026?
As per the Ministry of the Solicitor General Ontario, a valid Ontario Security Guard License costs $80 and must be renewed every three years with mandatory 40-hour training completed before the 2026 application deadline. Alberta requires a similar provincial license through the Alberta Ministry of Justice with $105 fee and background check.
What education and experience are needed for security guard jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of a 40-hour approved security training course by March 2026. No prior experience is mandated for entry-level roles but a clean criminal record check from the RCMP dated within six months is required.
What documents are needed to apply for a security guard position in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, submit a valid government-issued photo ID, completed security license application, recent criminal record check, and proof of training certification by the 2026 deadline. A resume listing any first aid or CPR certificates dated within two years is also required for most employers.
