Security Guard (starting at $17.50/hour)
Company
Commissionaires Canada
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Talent.com
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Job Description
Join Canada’s Award-Winning Security Solutions Company.
Ready to join the next generation of commissionaires?
Posts vary per contract and may include foot patrols, vehicle patrols, video surveillance/security operations centre, inspections, access control, parking control, technical tasks, reception/admin, by-law enforcement, and so much more.
We’re hiring in Ottawa, throughout the Ottawa Valley, in the Windsor region, throughout Northern Ontario such as Sudbury, North Bay, Elliot Lake, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, and Timmins. We’re also hiring in Gatineau, Quebec.
Highly competitive compensation and benefits:
• Salary starting at $17.50/hour
• A generous health and dental plan
• A matching RRSP plan
• Full time, part time and variable work schedules
• Different assignments and career advancement opportunities
• Free training for provincial guard licensing
• Free uniforms
Please send your résumé to
Ready to join the next generation of commissionaires?
Posts vary per contract and may include foot patrols, vehicle patrols, video surveillance/security operations centre, inspections, access control, parking control, technical tasks, reception/admin, by-law enforcement, and so much more.
We’re hiring in Ottawa, throughout the Ottawa Valley, in the Windsor region, throughout Northern Ontario such as Sudbury, North Bay, Elliot Lake, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, and Timmins. We’re also hiring in Gatineau, Quebec.
Highly competitive compensation and benefits:
• Salary starting at $17.50/hour
• A generous health and dental plan
• A matching RRSP plan
• Full time, part time and variable work schedules
• Different assignments and career advancement opportunities
• Free training for provincial guard licensing
• Free uniforms
Please send your résumé to
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.
