Please note: this position is being recruited to start Immediately and will be ending September 2025

WHO WE ARE
Commissionaires Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotians.

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 Nova Scotia.

The Benefits:

• Great compensation package
• Health, drug, and dental benefits
• Life and accident insurance
• Vacation pay
• RRSP/TFSA matching
• Free uniforms and equipment
• High-quality, formal, and on-job training
• Annual paid loyalty award
• Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
  

THE ROLE

Position: Security Guard – Cape Breton Highlands National Park – Campground Kiosks and Evening/Overnight Patrols
Competition Number: CNS 19-06-2025
Location: Cheticamp and Ingonish Beach
Reports to: Parks Canada and Cape Breton District Manager
Working Hours: Full-Time Position in Cheticamp & Ingonish Beach for the 2025 Season (June-September 2025). Historically, 8-hour day shifts six days/week; subject to change based on Parks Canada requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to:

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  Responsible for the provision of reception services
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  Responsible for providing information to the public, customers, and guests
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  Marshalling of Parks Canada visitor parking
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  Responsible for routine security patrols of campgrounds and surrounding park areas, trails, and facilities
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  Responsible for the completion of daily prevention reports
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  Responsible for recording and reporting all violations of National Park regulations
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  Responsible for initial response to CBH National Park emergencies
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  Ensuring the health and safety of self and others in the workplace

WHO WE’RE SEEKING

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

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  Be aged 19 or older
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  Be eligible to work in Canada
• Be in possession of a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and provide a recent Nova Scotia Driver’s Abstract
• Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted
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  Be able to provide fingerprints and complete a criminal record check
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  Be eligible to apply for and successfully obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Security Clearance
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  Be able to communicate effectively in English (the ability to work in both official languages would be considered an asset)

Qualifications and Skills
The selected candidate will be a professional and detail driven individual with a strong work ethic and “Can Do” attitude. 

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

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  Mental alertness with an ability to:
  - react calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
  - concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
  - focus on the accuracy of money denominations, and ensuring the quality of service in collecting/redistributing monies 
  - demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement
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  Physical fitness with an ability to:
  - stand or sit for prolonged periods of time and the ability to walk extended distances in order to conduct security patrols of the park
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  Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
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  Excellent customer service skills
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  Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset
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  Strong mathematic skills (ability to quickly, and accurately calculate and distribute change to customers)
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  Achievement of First Aid certification
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  Successful completion of the Commissionaires Security Officer Course (online and/or in-class)

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

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