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Security Officer (Part-time) - Sydney

@ Great Canadian Entertainment

Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Overview

Great Canadian Entertainment is hiring a part-time Security Officer in Sydney to keep guests, employees, the facility and company assets safe at Casino Nova Scotia. The role covers access control, patrols, monitoring and reporting, escorting cash movements, and emergency response under a Security Manager. Non-traditional hours and standing for long periods are part of the job.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet guests and control casino access
  • Patrol the facility interior and exterior
  • Monitor, document and report violations and unsafe conditions
  • Observe cashier transactions and escort cash movements
  • Respond to emergencies and crowd control situations

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma
  • Serving It Right, Smart Serve or IGB certification
  • Willing to recertify for Use of Force every 3 years
  • Fluent English; other languages an asset
  • Previous security experience an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-09-25
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSecurity & protective services
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore, Outdoors
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsServing It Right, Smart Serve, IGB certification, Use of Force, Occupational First Aid Level 2
EducationHigh school (required)

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Great Canadian Entertainment

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We are the leading gaming, entertainment and hospitality company in Canada.

Full company description

Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Entertainment is an Ontario- based company that operates gaming, entertainment and hospitality destinations across Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. We’re driven by our vision, which is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences. Fundamental to the company's culture is its commitment to social responsibility. "Proud of our people, our business, our community" is Great Canadian Entertainment's brand that unifies the company's community, volunteering, and social responsibility efforts. Under the Proud program, Great Canadian Entertainment annually supports hundreds of charitable and non-profit organizations in Canada. In each Canadian gaming jurisdiction, a significant portion of gross gaming revenue from gaming facilities is retained by our Crown partners on behalf of their provincial government for the purpose of supporting programs like healthcare, education, and social services. Follow us on social media for more: Facebook: @GRTCanadian Instagram: @GRTCanadian Twitter: @GRTCanadian

LinkedIn followers
23,756
People associated on LinkedIn
2,076
Reported office locations
  • 39 Wynford Dr, North York, Ontario M3C 3K5, CA
Business categories
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Recreation
  • Hospitality
Other recorded names
  • Great Canadian Entertainment
Specialties
  • Casino Gaming (Slots and Table Games)
  • Hospitality (Hotels
  • Restaurants
  • Conference and Meeting Facilities)
  • Live Entertainment
  • Horse Racing (Standardbred and Thoroughbred)
  • Community Gaming Centres (including Bingo)
  • and Delivering Great Experiences and Memories!
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Reported total investment
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Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Entertainment is an Ontario- based company that operates gaming, entertainment and hospitality destinations across Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. We’re driven by our vision, which is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences. Fundamental to…

FieldValue
IndustryGambling Facilities and Casinos
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersNorth York, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1982
SpecialtiesCasino Gaming (Slots and Table Games)Hospitality (HotelsRestaurantsConference and Meeting Facilities)Live EntertainmentHorse Racing (Standardbred and Thoroughbred)Community Gaming Centres (including Bingo)and Delivering Great Experiences and Memories!
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Job description

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Security, this position is responsible for the safety and protection of employees, guests, the facility and company assets at the site level. Ensures adherence to all general orders, policies and procedures while contributing to a safe and welcoming work environment for all employees. Above all else, must embrace and be aligned with Casino Nova Scotia’s culture and philosophy of providing outstanding entertainment experiences.

Key Accountabilities:
• Greets guests and controls access to casino
• Monitors, documents and reports internal and external violations, unsafe conditions, potential hazards, suspicious persons and activities; prepares electronic statements via a non-gaming record keeping system
• Enforces restricted access by unauthorized persons
• Observes cashier transactions, slot drops, chip/hopper fills and transfers; escorts cash and cash equivalent movements; may assist in fills, credits, drops and key control
• Tags and reports found property; transfers items to Lost and Found
• Conducts regular patrols of the facility interior and exterior as directed
• Escorts guests and employees as directed
• Performs identification checks as required
• Refers disputes to the Security Shift Manager
• Performs crowd control as directed
• Responds to emergency situations as requested; takes steps to rectify problems while minimizing casino liability
• May perform electronic surveillance of non-gaming facilities, including exterior and adjacent properties at some locations
• May enroll guests in the Self-Exclusion Program at some locations
• Communicates effectively with all appropriate operational departments
• Follows GEM customer service standards, connecting with internal and external guests to deliver an exceptional experience to internal and external guests every day
• Develops and cultivates strong working relationships with all stakeholders: guests, ownership, employees, vendors and regulators
• Ensures compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed

Education and Qualification Requirements:
• Embraces the Casino Nova Scotia culture and philosophy and has a playful, infectious and "all about the guest" attitude!
• High School Diploma
• Serving It Right, Smart Serve or IGB certification
• Must be willing to recertify for Use of Force every 3 years
• Occupational First Aid Level 2 an asset
• Can understand, speak and write English; fluency in other languages an asset
• Previous security experience an asset

Work Environment Considerations:
Regular casino environment, standing and walking for long periods of time, some elements of danger, some exposure to the elements, some exposure to noise, some exposure to verbal or physical abuse, non-traditional work hours

Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we welcome all qualified applicants to apply to join our team of unique contributors. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process and applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process.

Artificial intelligence may be used to select applicants in our processes. All hiring decisions are made by humans.

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