retail loss prevention officer

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Halifax; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

Retail loss prevention officer position with Government of Canada - Atlantic in Halifax, NS. On-site work at multiple retail locations, focusing on loss prevention and safety within a retail service establishment.

Requires 1–2 years of retail loss prevention experience, no degree required, and available for 32–48 hours per week with a wage of $18–$19 per hour. CPR/First Aid/WHMIS certificates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Retail loss prevention experience required (1–2 years).
• No formal degree required.
• CPR/First Aid/WHMIS certificates are preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• May be required to appear in court as witness.
• Produce reports.
• Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities.
• Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Punctuality

Positive attitude

Education

No degree required

Tools

Cellular phone

Internet access

Job description

Retail loss prevention officer

Location

• Halifax , NS B3B 0E8
• On site

Salary and Hours

• $ 18.00 to $ 19.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 48 hours per week

Employment Type

• Permanent employment Full time

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Experience and specialization

• Retail loss prevention

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Various locations
• Private security agency
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
• Shopping centre or mall

Responsibilities

• May be required to appear in court as witness
• Produce reports
• Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
• Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments

Credentials

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Walking

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Positive attitude

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Other benefits

Languages

English

Who can apply for this job?

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-22

Important notice

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.