Posted 2 months ago
Security Guard
@ Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
Cowichan Bay, British Columbia
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Overview
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon is hiring a full-time security guard at the WFP Mill Site in Cowichan Bay to provide access control, patrols and emergency response. The work involves customer service, incident reporting and handling emergencies calmly, in varying weather. Pay is $20.50 to $21.75 per hour, with various shifts and a BC security worker's licence required or to be obtained.
Pay:
$20.50–$21.75 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide access control and security patrols
- Respond to emergencies and resolve conflicts
- Serve clients and the general public
- Write incident reports and escalate concerns to the site supervisor
Requirements summary:
- Legal right to work in Canada
- Valid BC security worker's licence or willingness to obtain one
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Ability to stay alert and work in varied weather
- Comfort using computers and mobile phones
- Reliable transportation to the job site
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement plan
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jazzhr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Security & protective services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Paid training, Uniform provided |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 52 |
Job description
Join Commissionaires!
Our focus is on our customers and our team members. As Canada’s only not-for-profit security company, over 90% of our revenues go directly back to our team members in wages, health & dental benefits, RRSP contributions, employee recognition programs, and more.
Be part of a great team where your contribution is recognized. We offer opportunities to service a range of different customers. If interested in advancement, there is plenty of opportunity. We are a dedicated equal opportunity employer with both structured and flexible shifts available across Vancouver Island and into the Yukon to suit every lifestyle – student, parent, night owl, you name it!
As one of Canada's leading security organizations, our security professionals keep airports, schools, government facilities, and other commercial enterprises safe. We also work with police departments and municipalities to help in keeping Canadians safe.
Location: Cowichan Bay (WFP Mill Site)
Wage: $20.50/hr - $21.75hr
Shift Times: Various shifts
Reports to: Client Service Manager
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Our focus is on our customers and our team members. As Canada’s only not-for-profit security company, over 90% of our revenues go directly back to our team members in wages, health & dental benefits, RRSP contributions, employee recognition programs, and more.
Be part of a great team where your contribution is recognized. We offer opportunities to service a range of different customers. If interested in advancement, there is plenty of opportunity. We are a dedicated equal opportunity employer with both structured and flexible shifts available across Vancouver Island and into the Yukon to suit every lifestyle – student, parent, night owl, you name it!
As one of Canada's leading security organizations, our security professionals keep airports, schools, government facilities, and other commercial enterprises safe. We also work with police departments and municipalities to help in keeping Canadians safe.
Location: Cowichan Bay (WFP Mill Site)
Wage: $20.50/hr - $21.75hr
Shift Times: Various shifts
Reports to: Client Service Manager
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide superior customer service to clients and the general public.
- Provide access control and security patrols as needed.
- Proactively respond to and resolve emergency situations and conflicts.
- Complete evacuation and emergency response procedures when necessary.
- Using mobile phones and basic computer programs.
- Communicate problems or concerns to the site supervisor.
- Possess excellent multi-tasking, problem-solving, prioritizing and organizational abilities.
- Know occupational health and safety regulations – training provided.
- Perform all duties with high safety standards.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Ability to remain alert while on duty.
- Ability to work in a range of weather conditions throughout shift.
- Possess or be willing to obtain a valid BC security worker's license.
- Be comfortable using computers.
- Fluent in the English language - written, verbal and reading skills.
- Have a positive attitude with a professional demeanour.
- Have excellent attention to complete incident report writing.
- Have excellent problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable handling emergencies in a calm manner – training & support will be provided.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in varying situations.
- Must have reliable transportation to get to and from job site.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- Free and paid training programs.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- A variety of shifts to maximize work-life balance!
- Exclusive partnership rates with BMO, Bell, and Hero Travel program
- Recognition and reward programs.
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Free uniform and dry-cleaning reimbursement.
- Safety boot reimbursement and PPE provided (as applicable).
- RRSP contributions.
- Referral bonuses.
- And more!
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