First seen by our source: 29 days ago
Security Guard - Institute of Ocean Sciences
@ Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
Sidney, British Columbia
Overview
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon is hiring a full-time security guard at the Institute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney, BC, paying $20.00 to $23.40 per hour. The work covers access control, patrols, emergency response and incident reporting, with various shift hours and a Government of Canada Secret clearance required.
Pay:
$20–$23.40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Contrôler l'accès au site
- Effectuer des patrouilles à pied
- Réagir aux urgences et aux conflits
- Appliquer les procédures d'évacuation
- Signaler les problèmes au superviseur de site
Requirements summary:
- Licence de sécurité valide de la C.-B.
- Habilitation de sécurité secrète du gouvernement du Canada (niveau II)
- Bonne condition physique pour les patrouilles
- Maîtrise de l'anglais écrit et parlé
- Rédaction de rapports d'incident
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jazzhr
- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- 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 | Outdoors, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC Security License |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 52 |
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: Institute of Ocean Sciences (IOS) - Sidney, BC
Shift times: Various Hours
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.40/hr
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!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide superior customer service to clients and general public.
- Provide access control at the site.
- Proactively respond to and resolve emergency situations and conflicts.
- Complete evacuation and emergency response procedures.
- Communicate problems or concerns to the site supervisor.
- Possess excellent multi-tasking, problem solving, prioritizing and organizational abilities.
- Have knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
- 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 have a valid BC Security License
- 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.
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