Security Guard - Nova Institute Truro (Part Time, Spare)

Commissionaires Nova Scotia; Truro; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, drug, and dental benefits

Life and AD&D Coverage

RRSP/TFSA matching

Free uniforms and equipment

High-quality training

Job summary

Commissionaires Nova Scotia is seeking a Security Guard for the Nova Institute. The role focuses on protecting people, property and information, with on-call, 8–12 hour shifts across various sites. The position is designated for female applicants and requires security screening and a clear criminal record.

The role emphasizes patrols, access control, incident reporting, and coordination with the Site Supervisor. Eligible candidates must be able to work in Canada and meet language requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be female; position designated for female applicants.
• Must be 19 years or older.
• Eligible to work in Canada and able to obtain security clearances.
• Able to provide fingerprints and pass criminal record checks.
• English communication skills; bilingualism an asset.

Responsibilities

• Protect personnel, property, assets, and confidential information.
• Conduct routine foot patrols and perimeter inspections.
• Escort contractors and visitors through secured areas.
• Report incidents and operational updates to Site Supervisor.
• Prepare accurate incident and activity reports.
• Monitor alarms and surveillance systems; respond as needed.
• Maintain safe, secure work environment and promote health/safety.

Skills

Mental alertness

Crisis management

Communication

Customer service

Physical fitness

Endurance

Attention to detail

First Aid certification

Security Officer Course

Education

First Aid certification

Commissionaires Security Officer Course

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province's not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Not-For-Profit of the Year, we are an independent member of Commissionaires Canada, our parent federation employing over 22,000 nationwide. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Nova Scotians.

We are looking for highly engaged, positive and professional security guards. You'll play a key role in the success of our organization through your contribution to the safety, security and protection of our valued client's people and property.

We are recognized for providing the highest quality of security services in Nova Scotia, with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join the 2025 OSPA Award Winning Team and benefit from:

• Health, drug, and dental benefits
• Life and AD&D Coverage (AD&D)
• RRSP/TFSA matching
• Free uniforms and equipment
• High-quality, formal, and on-job training
• Annual, earned, paid loyalty award
• Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
• Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

THE ROLE

In keeping with the principles of employment equity and the very specific nature of this position, this position is designated to candidates who self-identify as Female. Applicants must self-identify to be considered.

Position: Security Guard - Nova Institute

Competition Number: CNS 2026-05-15

Reports to: Site Supervisor

Rate of Pay: $21.27 per hour. Scale of compensation is variable, and reflective of site contracts. Please note, some of our sites are unionized work environments.

Working Hours: On-Call position 8-12-hour shifts, various hours/days of the week.

Duties & Responsibilities

While duties vary by assignment, the responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Protecting personnel, property, assets, and confidential information
• Conducting routine foot patrols and perimeter inspections, both indoors and outdoors
• Escorting contractors and visitors through secured areas and facilities
• Reporting incidents, concerns, and operational updates to the Site Supervisor
• Preparing accurate and detailed incident and daily activity reports
• Monitoring, operating, and responding to security alarms and surveillance systems
• Maintaining a safe and secure work environment while promoting health and safety practices
• Adhering to all CNS Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies, procedures, and standards, as well as those of client sites
• Following all CNS policies, Site Work Instructions, and directions provided by supervisors
• Performing additional duties as required, including patrol operations, reception and administrative support, access control, emergency response, and incident management
• Contractor escorting through various facilities
• Key control

WHO WE'RE SEEKING

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• Be female;
• Be aged 19 or older;
• Be eligible to work In Canada
• Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted;
• Be able to provide fingerprints and complete a criminal record check;
• Be eligible to apply for Government of Canada personnel security screening;
• Be able to communicate effectively in English (the ability to work in both official languages would be considered an asset).

Qualifications & Skills

The selected candidate will be a professional and detail driven individual with a strong work ethic and "Can Do" attitude. Both physical and mental fitness is required. This often involves working in all types of environmental conditions at varying times throughout the day or night.

Key qualifications and skills to be successful include, but are not limited to:

• Mental alertness with an ability to:
  • react calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
  • concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
  • communicate observed characteristics/behaviours (good memory)
  • demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement
• Physical fitness with an ability to:
  • climb multiple flights of stairs with ease
  • navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
  • display good dexterity and balance
• Stand for extended durations
• rely on all senses in assessing changes to the work environment
• Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset
• Achievement of First Aid certification
• Successful completion of Commissionaires Security Officer Course (online and/or in-class)

Although not required to apply, the following attributes are considered assets:

• Use of Force Certified
• Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trained
• Valid Nova Scotia's Driver's License, or reliable transportation to/from the worksites
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset

READY TO JOIN US?

This position is open to external and internal applicants (commissionaires should include their Corps #). We encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP to apply.

Our goal is to create an inclusive, diverse workplace representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. At Commissionaires we support, value, and respect the different views, cultures and experiences of our employees, clients, business partners and community members. We welcome applicants that identify as Indigenous/Aboriginals, or African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons, or Persons with Disabilities, or Persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQ+ community or others who reflect the diversity of Nova Scotian communities. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or during the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.