Event Security Guard – Ottawa (Smart Serve Required)
Company
Sword Security – Ottawa
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
19 days ago
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Job Description
Sword are now recruiting for Seasonal Event Security Guards for TD Place, Ottawa!
Join the team of one of the premier event security and crowd management organizations in Ontario. If you are forward thinking, passionate about delivering service excellence and have a great work ethic we want you on our Ottawa TD Place team!
At TD Place you will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team of people at some of Ottawa’s highest profile events from the RedBlacks, Panda Games to the Ottawa 67s.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver best in class security service for TD Place.
• Deliver excellent customer care to our clients and their guests.
• Implement venue and event security processes
• Ensure compliance with standards and venue regulations.
• Appreciate the value of every guest who attends the event.
• Monitor crowd movements and behaviour.
• Flexible working arrangements, select the shifts that work best for you.
• Part-Time/Seasonal hours.
Key requirements
• A minimum of 1 year’s security experience in the Ontario security sector.
• Hold a Valid Security licence, a valid First Aid Cert, a Smart Serve Licence
• Outstanding communication skills
• Have a passion for working with others to deliver a great event experience.
• The ability to work weekends.
• Ability to work and be on your feet for up to 10 hours.
• Bring a positive welcoming attitude to your role.
• French language fluency an advantage
Salary: $20 per hour
About Us:
Sword Security is an international award winning company providing security, crowd management and risk management services to the entertainment and hospitality industry. We are a No. 1 supplier in event and hospitality security services and our aim is to continue to maintain this position by providing exceptional service to our clients and their customers. Our mission is to enable our clients to focus on their core business as our talented team members deliver exceptional safety and security services. We put our customers and delivering on their requirements at the heart of everything we do. We appreciate, invest and develop our amazing employees to bring out the best in them as they are our greatest asset.
Join the team of one of the premier event security and crowd management organizations in Ontario. If you are forward thinking, passionate about delivering service excellence and have a great work ethic we want you on our Ottawa TD Place team!
At TD Place you will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team of people at some of Ottawa’s highest profile events from the RedBlacks, Panda Games to the Ottawa 67s.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver best in class security service for TD Place.
• Deliver excellent customer care to our clients and their guests.
• Implement venue and event security processes
• Ensure compliance with standards and venue regulations.
• Appreciate the value of every guest who attends the event.
• Monitor crowd movements and behaviour.
• Flexible working arrangements, select the shifts that work best for you.
• Part-Time/Seasonal hours.
Key requirements
• A minimum of 1 year’s security experience in the Ontario security sector.
• Hold a Valid Security licence, a valid First Aid Cert, a Smart Serve Licence
• Outstanding communication skills
• Have a passion for working with others to deliver a great event experience.
• The ability to work weekends.
• Ability to work and be on your feet for up to 10 hours.
• Bring a positive welcoming attitude to your role.
• French language fluency an advantage
Salary: $20 per hour
About Us:
Sword Security is an international award winning company providing security, crowd management and risk management services to the entertainment and hospitality industry. We are a No. 1 supplier in event and hospitality security services and our aim is to continue to maintain this position by providing exceptional service to our clients and their customers. Our mission is to enable our clients to focus on their core business as our talented team members deliver exceptional safety and security services. We put our customers and delivering on their requirements at the heart of everything we do. We appreciate, invest and develop our amazing employees to bring out the best in them as they are our greatest asset.
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.
