Security Guard

Commissionaires; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Referral bonuses

Advancement opportunities

Public safety mission

Job summary

Commissionaires Ottawa is hiring a Security Guard Professional in Gatineau, QC. Starting pay is $20.60/hour with full-time, rotating shifts across days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays. You'll protect Canada's people, property, and institutions while gaining training and advancement opportunities.

This role requires reliability, strong communication, and the ability to work in varying conditions. BSP licence is a strong asset; training is provided to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Professional attitude, reliability and maturity.
• Customer service orientation and good communication skills.
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods, regardless of the weather.
• Basic computer skills (emails, report writing).
• Eligibility for a Secret-level PSPC security clearance.
• BSP licence is a strong asset; training available to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Control access to facilities and greet the public.
• Conduct regular patrols indoors and outdoors.
• Respond quickly to incidents in the field.
• Monitor security systems and write reports.
• Work a rotating schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Professional attitude

Reliability

Maturity

Customer service

Communication skills

Stand/walk/sit long periods

Basic computer skills

Security clearance eligibility

Job description

Join the Front Line of Security Excellence

Starting Pay: $20.60/hour
Availability: Full-Time | Rotating Shifts (Days, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends, Holidays)
Location: Gatineau, QC
Positions: Security Guard Professionals (Multiple Roles)

Join Commissionaires Ottawa and build a career that truly matters!

Starting at $20.60/hour, you'll build valuable experience, grow your skills, and make a real difference protecting Canada's people, property, and institutions. Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for meaningful work, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities to help you succeed every step of the way.

Already have your BSP licence? Perfect; you'll be able to start even sooner!

What We Offer

• Uniforms provided at no cost
• Service recognition and referral bonuses
• Real advancement opportunities toward supervisor and team lead positions
• Pride in protecting exclusive sites and contributing to public safety

Your Role as a Security Guard

Every day is different. You may be called upon to:

• Control access to facilities and greet the public
• Conduct regular patrols both indoors and outdoors
• Respond quickly to situations and incidents in the field
• Monitor security systems and write reports
• Work a rotating schedule typical of the unionized security field (days, evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays, on rotation)

What We're Looking For

• Professional attitude, reliability and maturity
• Customer service orientation and good communication skills
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods, regardless of the weather
• Basic computer skills (emails, report writing)
• Eligibility for a Secret-level security clearance (PSPC) – two pieces of government-issued ID required
• BSP licence: a strong asset (if you don't have it, we'll help you obtain it through our free training)

Commissionaires values the diversity of its workforce and respects every employee, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender or age.

In accordance with the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, the Act to Secure Handicapped Persons in the Exercise of Their Rights, and Commissionaires' accommodation policies, accommodations may be provided during the recruitment process.

Commissionaires Ottawa does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applications. However, please note that certain third-party tools used in our selection process may incorporate AI technologies.

We thank all those who apply. Only selected candidates will be contacted.