Government & public safety jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 31, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,485
Employers: 478

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.16Across 248 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $66,127Across 65 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%4 listings
Hybrid: 4%102 listings
On-site: 95%2,358 listings

Not specified: 1% (21 listings)

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (419), Walmart Canada (193), Walmart (167).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Government & public safety jobs in Canada

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Human Factors Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Economist Iasi
Sevio
SK
- Full-time
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Security Guard - Part Time Evenings
Allied Universal
Hamilton, ON
- $19 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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Security Guard - Part Time Day Shifts
Allied Universal
ON · Simcoe, ON
- $20 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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Security Guard - Full Time Rotating Shifts
Allied Universal
ON · Simcoe, ON
- Full-time
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Experienced Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Brandon
Brandon, MB
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Security Agent
West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall & Fantasyland Hotel)
Edmonton, AB
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Security Officer
BayCare Health System
St. Joseph's, NL · St Josephs, NL
- Full-time
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Security Guard
Charger Logistics Inc
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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Constable
CN
Edmundston, NB
- Full-time
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Constable
CN
Chambord, QC
- Full-time
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Constable
CN
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
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Immigration Consultant
Earnest Immigration
Windsor, ON
- Full-time
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Security Guard-Patient Watch
Allied Universal
North Glengarry, ON · Alexandria, ON
- Full-time
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Aviation Security Guard
Allied Universal
Ottawa, ON
- $19 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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Downtown Commercial Security Guard
GardaWorld
Edmonton, AB
In this highly visible role, you will interact daily with tenants, visitors, executives, contractors, and members of the public. Success in this position requires strong situational awa
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Asset Protection Associate
Walmart Canada
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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Security Officer
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
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Security Guard - Richmond (Temporary FT/Casual)
Commissionaires BC
Richmond, BC
- Full-time
Provides excellent customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, and providing solutions by acting as a liaison between the site and the general public.
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Section Manager, Special Constable
CityofOttawa
Ottawa, ON
Service: Safety, Regulatory, Trng & Dev Service
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Security Guard - Shopping Mall (Part-time)
Kandor
Penticton, BC
- Part-time
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Security Guard
Synterra
Dryden, ON
- $21 to $24 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Human Factors Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Human Factors Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Security Guard (Temporary)
Mainstreet Equity Corp
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Temporary

Constable

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

Job Summary

The Constable is responsible for being the customer contact for all policing and security needs. The position requires to respond to emergency calls while sometimes working irregular schedules including days, nights, weekends and holidays to protect a 24/7 operation.

Main Responsibilities

Develop working partnerships with municipal, provincial, and federal officials, major industries and local businesses that affect CN.
Identify high-risk locations and develop subsequent action plans to secure and prevent losses.
Perform the investigation and prosecution of all criminal incidents and participate actively in the enforcement and promotion of federal and provincial laws dealing with railway safety.
Participate in regular public speaking.
Manage targeted traffic and trespass enforcement.
Conduct operation lifesaver presentations

Working Conditions

Frequent travel over a large geographical area
Preference will be given to qualified applicants in the geographical area
Available to work shifts, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

Education/Certification/Designation

Accredited law enforcement program or equivalent
Certified or eligible to certify for First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Valid drivers' licence

Competencies

We Care About Each Other
We Strive for Excellence
We Succeed Together
We Lead Responsibly

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Resides within 50 km of the posting
Demonstrates good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with other departments and local law enforcement agencies cooperating in matters of mutual concern
Possesses sound judgment, professionalism, be autonomous and show initiative
Makes informed and timely decisions to get things done.
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French) *
Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Additional Information (If Any)

The incumbent receives an on-the-job training with a Coach Officer. Successful candidates that do not hold a certificate from an accredited police college will be required to successfully complete the 3-month training program at the Ontario Police College.

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Responsibilities

Build partnerships with government officials, industries, businesses, and law enforcement agencies; identify high-risk locations and develop plans to prevent losses. Investigate and prosecute criminal incidents, enforce railway safety laws, respond to emergencies, conduct traffic and trespass enforcement, and deliver public safety presentations.

Requirements

Applicants need to have completed an accredited law enforcement program or equivalent, hold a valid driver's licence, and be certified or eligible for First Aid and CPR certification. The role requires residence within 50 km of the posting, fluency in written and spoken English and French, sound judgment, initiative, and availability for shifts, weekends, and holidays; candidates without an accredited police college certificate must complete a three-month training program at the Ontario Police College.

Skills

Law Enforcement
Criminal Investigation
Criminal Prosecution
Railway Safety Enforcement
Risk Assessment
Security Planning
Traffic Enforcement
Trespass Enforcement
Emergency Response
Public Speaking
First Aid
CPR
Teamwork
Professionalism
Sound Judgment
Bilingual Communication

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Constable
Law Enforcement
Rail Transportation
Railway Safety
Criminal Investigation
Criminal Prosecution
Federal Laws
Provincial Laws
Emergency Response
Security
Risk Assessment
Loss Prevention
Traffic Enforcement
Trespass Enforcement
Public Speaking
Operation Lifesaver
First Aid
CPR
Valid Driver's Licence
Accredited Law Enforcement Program
Ontario Police College
Coach Officer
English
French
Shift Work
Interagency Cooperation

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