First seen by our source: 29 days ago
Security Guard- CFMETR
@ Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
Overview
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon is hiring a full-time Security Guard for the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges (CFMETR) at Nanoose Bay. The work covers access control, foot and mobile patrols, emergency response and customer service, on various day, evening and overnight shifts. The posting requires a Government of Canada Level II (Secret) clearance and completion of the Commissionaire Security Officer Course, at a starting wage of $20 to $21.53 per hour.
Pay:
$20 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide access control and security foot and mobile patrols
- Respond to and resolve emergency situations and conflicts
- Complete evacuation and emergency response procedures
- Provide customer service to clients and the public
- Report problems and concerns to the site supervisor
Requirements summary:
- Level II (Secret) security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Completion of the Commissionaire Security Officer Course
- Physically fit and able to walk patrols
- Able to work in varied weather conditions
- Fluent English, written and verbal
- Strong incident report writing
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Security & protective services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Commissionaire Security Officer Course |
| Encouraged to apply | Students & youth |
| Security clearance | Secret |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training, Uniform provided |
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Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 52 |
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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.
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Location: Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges (CFMETR)- Nanoose Bay
Shifts: Various days, evenings, and overnight shifts
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Starting Wage: $20/hr - 21.53/hr
Job Responsibilities
- Provide superior customer service to clients and the general public.
- Provide access control and security foot/mobile 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
- Have or be able to obtain a Government of Canada level II (Secret) security clearance
- Must complete the Commissionaire Security Officer Course.
- Must be physically fit and able to walk patrols.
- Must be able to work in a range of weather conditions throughout shift.
- Must be fluent in the English language - written, verbal and reading skills.
- Have excellent attention to detail and incident report writing skills.
- Have excellent problem solving skills with an ability to handle stressful situations in a calm manner.
- Have the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in varying situations.
- Have superior customer service skills.
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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