Start Your Career in Security – No Experience Needed
Company
Commissionaires Ottawa
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$19 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
Join Commissionaires Ottawa as a Security Guard. Whether you’re coming from retail, hospitality, warehouse, trades, or customer service; we’ll help you build a career in security. No prior experience required; we provide full training and licensing prep.
Why Work With Us?
• Competitive hourly wages
• Health & dental benefits for you and your family
• Paid vacation & RRSP matching to help plan your future
• Free uniforms and training
• Referral bonuses, service awards & second-language subsidies
What You’ll Do
• Greet visitors and monitor access at reception areas
• Patrol sites indoors and outdoors to keep people safe
• Operate security systems and complete daily reporting
• Assist the public and respond professionally to situations
What You Need
• No security experience required; your customer service, warehouse, or retail skills transfer well
• Must be able to obtain an Ontario Security Guard License (we’ll guide you through it)
• Must be eligible for Secret-Level Security Clearance (PSPC) – requires 2 valid government-issued IDs (we’ll support you through the process)
• Reliable, professional, and customer-focused
• Comfortable working shifts and outdoors in all weather
Apply Today
Take the first step into a stable career with full benefits and growth opportunities at Commissionaires Ottawa. Apply now — we’ll provide the support and training to help you succeed.
NOTE: Only those candidates that meet the specified requirements will be considered for this position. Candidates that do not meet the requirements may be considered for similar opportunities.
Commissionaires’ values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender and age.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Commissionaires’ Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Commissionaires’ hiring process.
Commissionaires-Ottawa does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.
We appreciate all who apply, however we will only be contacting candidates of interest.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
Work Location: In person
Why Work With Us?
• Competitive hourly wages
• Health & dental benefits for you and your family
• Paid vacation & RRSP matching to help plan your future
• Free uniforms and training
• Referral bonuses, service awards & second-language subsidies
What You’ll Do
• Greet visitors and monitor access at reception areas
• Patrol sites indoors and outdoors to keep people safe
• Operate security systems and complete daily reporting
• Assist the public and respond professionally to situations
What You Need
• No security experience required; your customer service, warehouse, or retail skills transfer well
• Must be able to obtain an Ontario Security Guard License (we’ll guide you through it)
• Must be eligible for Secret-Level Security Clearance (PSPC) – requires 2 valid government-issued IDs (we’ll support you through the process)
• Reliable, professional, and customer-focused
• Comfortable working shifts and outdoors in all weather
Apply Today
Take the first step into a stable career with full benefits and growth opportunities at Commissionaires Ottawa. Apply now — we’ll provide the support and training to help you succeed.
NOTE: Only those candidates that meet the specified requirements will be considered for this position. Candidates that do not meet the requirements may be considered for similar opportunities.
Commissionaires’ values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender and age.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Commissionaires’ Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Commissionaires’ hiring process.
Commissionaires-Ottawa does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.
We appreciate all who apply, however we will only be contacting candidates of interest.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
Work Location: In person
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