Security Site Manager – Garrison St. John’s (former CFS St. John’s)

Commissionaires; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services provider is seeking a Site Manager to oversee the daily operations at Garrison St. John's. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing payroll, training staff, and ensuring compliance with security regulations. Applicants should have previous supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure. This position offers competitive pay rates and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including health and drug benefits.

Benefits

Higher-than-industry pay rates

Health & drug benefits for eligible employees

Free uniforms and equipment

High-quality training

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional and detail-driven individual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to react calmly and appropriately in crises.
• Experience in security and supervisory roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the security site.
• Submit payroll and maintain scheduling.
• Train new staff and ensure security compliance.
• Conduct inspections and keep detailed personnel files.

Skills

Mental alertness

Superior attention to detail

Physical fitness

Very good verbal communication skills

Job description

Commissionaires’ NL provides security services to the Garrison St. John’s. The site manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and providing overall leadership to the site.

WHO WE ARE

Commissionaires NL is the province’s not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. 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 Newfoundland & Labrador.

We are recognized with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.

WHAT WE OFFER

A sought‑after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology to support our growing customer base across Newfoundland & Labrador.

THE BENEFITS:

• Higher‑than‑industry pay rates
• Health & drug benefits for eligible employees
• Free uniforms and equipment
• High‑quality, formal, and on‑job training
• Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Submitting payroll and scheduling
• Reporting all security infractions or unusual incidents
• Briefing and training of new Commissionaires on their duties and responsibilities
• Inspection of log entries for accuracy and completion
• Keeping up to date on personnel files and noting expiry dates on First Aid and Security Clearances
• PER’S – completed yearly
• Administration and discipline of employees

WHO WE’RE SEEKING

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The duties and responsibilities in this security‑related role may include, but are not limited to:

• Be professional & reliable
• Police Certificate of Conduct
• Be able to complete a Government of Canada Reliability Screening through Commissionaires
• Must have computer skills
• Must have full availability
• Pervious security experience considered an asset
• Pervious supervisory or management experience required

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 environment 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 ability to:
  • React calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
  • Communicate observed characteristics/behaviours
  • Demonstrate problem‑solving and sound judgement
• Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
• Physical fitness with ability to:
  • Navigate foot patrols

READY TO JOIN US?

Commissionaires NL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from equity‑seeking communities to self‑identify.

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

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All job applicants must be residents of Canada.

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