Security Guard (Gates - Days) - Borden

Commissionaires Great Lakes; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Employee assistance program

Family Assistance program

Coaching and counselling support

Job summary

Commissionaires Great Lakes is seeking a Commissionaire for full-time security duties at Canadian bases and client sites in Ontario. The role emphasizes access control, property security, and professional conduct during all shifts.

Responsibilities include operating gate arms, conducting ID checks, maintaining logs, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate holds an Ontario Security Guard License, First Aid/CPR, and can obtain Secret clearance, with strong communication and reliability.

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
• Ontario Security Guard License required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance (Canadian resident 10 years or longer, clean record).
• Security Clearance: Reliable upgradeable to Secret.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to drag a 30kg barrier, 5m.

Responsibilities

• Ensure access control policies and procedures are followed and client property is secured.
• Guards are responsible for lowering and raising gate arms between 2100hrs to 0600hrs daily.
• Peak Period ID Checks are completed randomly.
• Maintain positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors and clients.
• Complete site reporting requirements, daily logs and written reports.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and deportment.
• Maintain effective communication.
• Maintain professionalism at all times, during all interactions.
• Other duties as may be required by the client or site supervisor

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliability

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Job description

INTRODUCTION:

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1925 on a mandate that prioritizes providing meaningful employment for veterans and others committed to the well being of Canadians primarily in security guard and related services. Spanning Central and Southwestern Ontario, our services are customized to respond to the dynamic and evolving security needs of both private and public sector clients. These include uniformed guard, mobile response and support services, by-law enforcement and identification services.

We are currently seeking a Commissionaire to join our growing team. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Your commitment to serving the needs of our clients and employees will encourage client and employee loyalty and enhance our organization’s success.

WHAT OUR EXCEPTIONAL COMMISSIONAIRES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Ensure access control policies and procedures are followed and client property is secured
• Guards are responsible for lowering and raising gate arms between 2100hrs to 0600hrs daily.
• Peak Period ID Checks are completed randomly
• Maintain positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors and clients
• Complete site reporting requirements, daily logs and written reports
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and deportment
• Maintain effective communication
• Maintain professionalism at all times, during all interactions.
• Other duties as may be required by the client or site supervisor

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• *MUST* Ontario Security Guard License
• *MUST* Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
  
• *MUST* Have the ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance (resident in Canada 10 years or longer, clean record, clean credit history)
• Security Clearance Requirement: Reliable upgradeable to Secret
  
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Potential exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to drag a 30kg barrier, 5m distance

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU:

• Start Date: Immediately
• Job type: Full-Time
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.82 per hour
• Hours of work: 12hr shift during the week and weekends 0600hrs to 1800hrs
• Location: CFB Borden Gates (South Gate, Alliston;West Gate, Lisle,North Gate, Angus)

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Medical and Dental
• Employee assistance program
• Family Assistance program
• Coaching and counselling support

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR COMMSSIONAIRES

As a front-line representative of our company and client’s site you must be highly reliable, work well under pressure, able to work with minimal supervision, can multitask and be a professional who takes pride in your dress, deportment and performance.

We would like to thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.