Posted 3 months ago
Security Guard - Training Provided
@ Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon is hiring a full-time security guard for DND sites including CFB Esquimalt, CFAD Rocky Point and 443 Helicopter Squadron. The role covers access control, patrols and emergency response on various day, evening and overnight shifts, at $20.00 to $21.41 per hour, with training provided.
Pay:
$20–$21.41 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide access control and security foot and mobile patrols
- Respond to emergencies and resolve conflicts
- Complete evacuation and emergency response procedures
- Serve clients and the public with superior customer service
- Report problems to the site supervisor
Requirements summary:
- Government of Canada secret (level II) clearance or ability to obtain one
- Completion of the online Commissionaire Security Officer Course
- Willingness to obtain a BC security worker's licence
- Fluent English, written and verbal
- Comfort with computers and incident report writing
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jazzhr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-11
- 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 | Administrative |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Commissionaire Security Officer Course |
| Security clearance | Secret |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training, Uniform provided |
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Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
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| 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: DND Sites (CFB Esquimalt, CFAD -Rocky Pt , 443 Helicopter Squadron)
Shifts: Various days, evenings, and overnight shifts
Schedule: Various Shifts
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $21.41/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
- Posses a Government of Canada secret (level II) security clearance or have the ability to obtain one.
- Ability to remain alert while on duty.
- Ability to work in a range of weather conditions throughout shift.
- Must complete the online Commissionaire Security Officer Course
- Be willing to obtain a 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.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in varying situations.
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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