Event Security Guard - Kitchener

Classet; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Uniforms provided

Training & development

Hands-on campus security experience

Job summary

Paladin Security is hiring Event Security Guards for Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo Campus, on-site. The role requires monitoring crowds, access control, and clear communication during busy campus events.

This temporary contract runs Aug 31 to Oct 30, 2026. Availability on Sept 26 is mandatory, with 8–12 hour shifts and a CA$20.45/hour pay rate. Training and uniforms are provided, and daily pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• WSIB-approved First Aid & CPR Level C certification.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Monitor crowds and maintain a visible security presence.
• Check wristbands and credentials at access points.
• Control access to restricted areas and report incidents.
• Communicate professionally using two-way radios.
• Relocate between posts as directed by supervisors.
• Use de-escalation techniques to handle challenging interactions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Conflict de-escalation

Crowd management

Job description

Paladin Security is Hiring an Event Security Guard!

Location: Waterloo, ON
Site: Wilfrid Laurier University – Waterloo Campus
Schedule: Event-Based, 8–12 Hour Shifts
Pay Rate: CA$20.45/hour
Employment Type: Temporary Contract
Contract Dates: August 31 – October 30, 2026
Mandatory Availability: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Work Location: On-Site

Overview

Paladin Security is seeking professional, alert, and community-minded Event Security Guards to support campus safety at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo Campus during the busy fall event season.

This temporary contract is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event security, crowd management, and access control while helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, visitors, and the broader campus community.

Successful candidates will be comfortable working in busy public environments, communicating over two-way radios, managing crowds, and using sound judgment and de-escalation skills when responding to challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor crowds and maintain a visible security presence throughout assigned areas.
• Check wristbands and credentials at designated access control points.
• Help ensure only authorized individuals enter restricted areas.
• Maintain clear and professional communication using an assigned two-way radio.
• Keep communication equipment operational and accessible throughout the shift.
• Report security concerns, suspicious activity, and incidents to supervisors.
• Relocate between assigned posts when directed by site supervisors.
• Communicate professionally with students, staff, visitors, and members of the public.
• Use conflict resolution and verbal de-escalation techniques when handling challenging interactions.
• Follow site procedures and supervisor instructions throughout each event.
• Remain alert and professional while standing or walking for extended periods.
• Perform duties outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and welcoming environment for the university community.

Must Have

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• Valid WSIB-approved First Aid & CPR Level C certification.
• Availability to work on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods of up to 12 hours.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Clear and professional verbal communication skills.
• Strong conflict de-escalation abilities.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in event security, campus security, or crowd control.
• Previous experience using radio communications in a fast-paced environment.

• CA$20.45/hour compensation.
• 8–12 hour event shifts.
• Daily pay option through Paladin's "work today, get paid today" program.
• Uniforms provided at no cost.
• Professional training and development opportunities.
• Hands-on experience in event and campus security.
• Opportunity to develop crowd management, access control, communication, and de-escalation skills.