Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Not-For-Profit of the Year, we are an part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, our parent federation employing over 22,000 commissionaires across Canada. 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, detail-oriented, and professional security professionals. In this role, you'll help maintain the safety and security of Halifax Stanfield International Airport by ensuring contractors, vendors, and other authorized personnel comply with airport security requirements while working in restricted areas. Through vigilance, professionalism, and exceptional customer service, you'll play an important role in protecting airport operations and supporting a secure environment. 

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
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 in the security industry across Nova Scotia.

Join the 2024 Not-For-Profit of the Year and benefit from:

• Competitive pay rates ($25.00 per hour)
• Health, drug, and dental benefits
• Life and accident insurance
• Vacation pay, plus up to 8 paid Personal Days per year
• 10 Paid Sick Days per year
  
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Commissionaires Retirement Savings Program (RRSP/TFSA matching)
• Free uniforms and equipment
• High-quality, formal, and paid on-the-job training
• Annual paid loyalty award
• Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
• Advancement opportunities within a large, national organisation
  
• Free, onsite parking at Halifax Stanfield International Airport

Position Summary

The Security Compliance Officer (SCO) is responsible for monitoring contractors, vendors, and other authorized personnel working within Restricted and Critical Areas of Halifax Stanfield International Airport. This role ensures compliance with Transport Canada regulations, the Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) Security Program, and site-specific safety requirements through continuous monitoring, access control, and enforcement of security procedures.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a casual, part-time, project-based position. Project durations may range from one day to two years and may require day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Compensation:$25.00 per hour 

Major Responsibilities 

• Monitor contractors, vendors, and authorized personnel working within Restricted and Critical Areas to ensure compliance with airport security requirements.
  
• Enforce HIAA Security procedures and Transport Canada regulations during construction, maintenance, and operational projects.
• Conduct security surveillance and provide escorts for personnel and vehicles operating in restricted areas.
• Verify credentials and control access to restricted work sites.
• Issue and enforce Visitor and Contractor Passes in accordance with airport security procedures.
• Maintain accurate logs, documentation, and reports of security activities, incidents, and observations.
• Identify and report security concerns, safety hazards, and regulatory violations.
• Respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies while maintaining compliance with airport security protocols.
• Provide professional customer service while ensuring security requirements are consistently enforced.
• Complete all required on-the-job and mandatory airport security training.
  

Training for these posts will be provided during on-the-job training, if a candidate is successful.   

Education and Knowledge

Education: 
High School diploma/GED

Certifications / Training:

• Valid Driver's License
• Emergency First Aid
• Canadian Airports Security Awareness Program (CASAP)
• Human Factors training
• Commissionaires Security Officer Course (CSOC)
• Aviation Security (AVSEC) training
• Accessibility for All training
• Incident Command System (ICS)
• Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)

Skills and Abilities: (Minimum Required)

• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Superior attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to learn using online instructional platforms
• Observant: quick to recognize and act when things are out of place
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to manage and perform well in high-stress situations
• Flexible availability including weekends and overnight shifts
• Ability to provide the appropriate response to emergencies
• The ability to adhere to directions and enforce the Airport Security Program (ASP)
• Resolute when enforcing the ASP and not easily influenced by others
• Flexible and able to effectively multitask

Professional/Technical Knowledge: 

• Be knowledgeable of, or be willing to learn, Canadian Air Transportation Regulations  (SOR/2011-316), the Halifax Airport Security Program, and all other pertinent Halifax Airport orders and directives. 
• Be knowledgeable of, or be willing to learn, provincial and federal legislation that may impact operations, including:
  • Canada Labour Code
  • Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code
  • Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
  • Human Rights Act
    
  • Workers’ Compensation Act