Security Guard (Gates - Nights) - Borden

Commissionaires Great Lakes; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit security organization in Canada is seeking Commissionaires to ensure client property is secured and access control policies are followed. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, an Ontario Security Guard Licence, and a commitment to maintaining professionalism. The full-time role offers an hourly wage of $24.35 and includes benefits like medical and dental coverage. Immediate start in a dynamic security environment with varying weather conditions.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Employee assistance programme

Family assistance programme

Coaching and counselling support

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a Reliability Security Clearance – minimum 5 years Canadian residency.
• Peak‑period ID checks are completed randomly.
• Maintain professionalism at all times during all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure access control policies and procedures are followed and client property is secured.
• Guards are responsible for lowering and raising gate arms between 2100 hrs to 0600 hrs daily.
• Complete site reporting requirements, daily logs, and written reports.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to stand for extended periods

Must be able to drag a 30 kg barrier across 5 m distance

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Ontario Security Guard Licence (OSGL)

First Aid and CPR Certificate

Job description

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, including 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 2100 hrs to 0600 hrs daily.
• Peak‑period ID checks are completed randomly.
• Maintain a 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 or equivalent.
• Ontario Security Guard Licence (OSGL).
• First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Must be able to obtain a Reliability Security Clearance – minimum 5 years Canadian residency.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Potential exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to drag a 30 kg barrier across 5 m distance.

What the Job Offers You

• Start Date: Immediately
• Job type: Full‑time
• Hourly rate of pay: $24.35 per hour
• Hours of work: 12‑hour shift during the week and weekends 1800 hrs to 0600 hrs.
• Location: CFB Borden Gates (South Gate, Alliston; West Gate, Lisle; North Gate, Angus)

What We Offer You

• Medical and dental benefits.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Family assistance programme.
• Coaching and counselling support.

What We Expect From Our Commissionaires

As a front‑line representative of our company and client’s site you must be highly reliable, work well under pressure, be able to work with minimal supervision, 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 organisation’s needs at the time.