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Casual Security Guard - Retail Locations (GTA)

GardaWorld

Toronto, Ontario

Casual Security Guard - Retail Locations (GTA)

GardaWorld

Toronto, Ontario
 
Salary: $19.50/hour
 

Flexible. Professional. Ready when it matters.

We are building a pool of Casual Security Guards to support multiple high-traffic retail locations across the Greater Toronto Area, including Scarborough, North York, Downtown Toronto, Vaughan, Etobicoke, and Mississauga.

While this is classified as a casual position, operational demands may result in consistent or full-time–equivalent hours, particularly during overnight shifts. This role is best suited for candidates who are dependable, adaptable, and ready to work as shifts arise, including extended schedules when required.

Why Join GardaWorld?

  • Pay rate: $19.50/hour
  • Casual classification with the potential for regular or full-time–equivalent hours

  • Exposure to multiple retail environments across the GTA

  • Overnight shifts are mandatory

  • Ongoing training and development through GardaWorld Academy

  • Opportunity to be considered for future part-time or full-time roles

  • Uniform provided at no cost

Your Role

As a Casual Security Guard, you will provide a professional and visible presence while supporting store operations, primarily during overnight hours.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining a strong security presence to deter theft, mischief, and unauthorized activity
  • Monitoring entrances, exits, and assigned areas as required
  • Responding promptly and professionally to incidents or concerns
  • Communicating effectively with site staff and supervisors
  • Documenting observations and incidents through clear, accurate reports
  • Adapting quickly to different retail environments, layouts, and site procedures

What You Bring

  • Authorization to work in Canada
  • Valid Ontario Security Guard Licence
  • Valid G driver’s licence and ability to commute between multiple GTA locations
  • Flexibility to use public transit when parking is unavailable (e.g., downtown locations)
  • Mandatory overnight availability
  • Willingness and ability to work full-time hours or extended schedules as shifts arise
  • Availability across a 24/7 schedule to support operational needs
  • Experience in a retail or customer-facing security environment
  • Strong communication, customer service, and de-escalation skills
  • Strong report-writing skills and attention to detail
  • Basic computer and technology proficiency
  • Ability to stand and remain alert for the duration of assigned shifts
  • Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to changing schedules
  • WSIB Approved and valid First Aid & CPR certification is required

Your Next Move

This posting is for a future, ongoing casual position designed to support operational coverage across multiple GTA retail locations.

If you’re dependable, night-available, and prepared to work casual to full-time–equivalent hours as required, this role offers competitive pay, variety, and long-term opportunity.

Apply today and become a GardaWorld Ambassador.

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our opportunities — we also hire for concierge, tactical, and permanent roles.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

audrey.beauregard@garda.com

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

 

About GardaWorld

GardaWorld is a global leader in the security industry, offering a wealth of opportunity to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry. We offer flexible schedules, diverse work assignments spanning multiple industries, and training and career advancement opportunities. We embrace diversity and welcome newcomers, women, students, retirees, reservists, veterans, and more to join our team, as we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer GardaWorld has job opportunities for Veterans, Reservists, and their spouses near bases and in communities all across Canada. From Big cities to small towns, GardaWorld has a place for you.