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 Accidental Death and Dismemberment 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

Position: Security Guard – Full time and Part time

Competition Number: CNS 2026-07-02
Reports to: Site Supervisor  
Responsible For: Access control, guard house duties, patrols, report writing

Working Hours: Rotating 12-hour shifts. 

Work Conditions:  

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment 

• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends and holidays  

• Must be able and physically capable to stand or sit for long periods and work in various weather conditions  

• Willingness to work in challenging weather conditions  

Wage: 18.24

Closing Date: July 20th, 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

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

• Access Control/Monitoring of CCTV
• Daily review of various reports and advise Nova Scotia Power Staff 
• Completing administrative duties as required
• Complete shift reports as required
• Recording/documentation of commercial vehicle weights of coal, entering/leaving of site
• Ensure monthly Operational Health & Safety reports are completed and submitted
• Administrative control of records, incidents, and security infraction reports
• Conduct a patrols/visual check of Plant Areas for breaches of security and/or maintenance issues and safety hazards.
• Ensuring timely and accurate delivery of communication, including all Incident Reporting to Site supervisor
• Keeping the Site supervisor apprised of all events and incidents as applicable
• Provide direction, assistance during emergencies
  
  Additional Responsibilities:
• Managing staff briefings for daily shift changes 
• Preparing reports relating to site incident or safety concerns
• Manage security and safety of personnel visits by maintenance staff and contractors
• Being a highly active/visible champion for workplace health and safety 
  

WHO WE’RE SEEKING

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• Be aged 19 or older.
• Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
• Be eligible to apply for, and pass.
  • Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR
• Be able to communicate effectively in English.
  

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:

• Key qualifications and skills to be successful include, but are not limited to:
  • Comfortable in use of computers in Microsoft suite 
  • Possess excellent customer and client service skills.
  • Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgement and decision making during emergency or high stress situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing situations.
  • Highly professional and discreet
    

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 internal applicants only (current CNS staff please include your Corps #).

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.