Security guard jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 28, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 848
Employers: 137

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $21.08Across 100 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $44,212Across 17 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%1 listing
Hybrid: <1%4 listings
On-site: 99%843 listings

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (240), Securitas Canada (58), Allied Universal (45).

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

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Added 23 days ago
Security Guard - Full Time Rotational Shifts
Allied Universal
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
$22 CAD / hour
Full-time
We are North America's leading security and facility services provider with approximately 300,000 service personnel. At Allied Universal(R), we pride ourselves on fostering a promote from…
Added 24 days ago
Various Security Guard Positions
Backwoods Energy Services
Edmonton, AB
Full-time
Backwoods Security Services is a leading supplier of security services in Western Canada. We have attracted best-in-class management, staff, and operators from across the industry, allowing…
Added 25 days ago
Gatehouse Security Guard - Ajax
Securiguard Services Ltd.
Ajax, ON
Full-time
We are seeking professional and detail-oriented Gatehouse Security Guards to work at one of our distribution centres in Ajax.This position will play a critical role in ensuring the safety…
Added 24 days ago
Security Officer
BayCare Health System
St. Joseph's, NL · St Josephs, NL
Full-time
Added 24 days ago
Security Guard - Full Time
Allied Universal
Burlington, ON
Full-time
We are North America's leading security and facility services provider with approximately 300,000 service personnel. At Allied Universal(R), we pride ourselves on fostering a promote from…
Added 24 days ago
Data Center Security Guard FT (Overnights)
GardaWorld
Barrie, ON
Ready to suit up as a Security Guard in Barrie
Added 19 days ago
Security Guard Non Healthcare
Classet
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Paladin Security is hiring Security Guard professionals to support client sites across the Greater Toronto Area. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in a fast-paced…
Added 19 days ago
Data Center Security Officer
Salute Inc.
Beaconsfield, QC
Full-time
…continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Security Officer to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new…
Added 24 days ago
Elite Security Guard
Blackbird Tech Solutions
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Blackbird Security Inc is quickly-growing company currently looking to hire Elite Security Guards in Vancouver, BC.
Added 24 days ago
Tactical Security Guard
Blackbird Tech Solutions
Coquitlam, BC
Full-time
Are you committed to protecting your community? Do you want to prevent theft and create a safer environment? Blackbird Security is seeking to hire Tactical Security Guards in Coquitlam, BC.
Added 24 days ago
Security Guard - Full Time
Allied Universal
Leduc, AB
$19 CAD / hour
Full-time
We are North America's leading security and facility services provider with approximately 300,000 service personnel. At Allied Universal(R), we pride ourselves on fostering a promote from…
Added 25 days ago
Security Guard
Edon Management
Vegreville, AB
Full-time
At Edon, safety starts with people. Our Security Guards are the backbone of a trusted environment, providing peace of mind for clients, visitors, and the public. We’re looking for reliable,…
Added 25 days ago
Security Guard, Fulfillment Centre
GardaWorld
Hamilton, ON
Part-time
Ready to suit up as a Concierege Security Guard
Added 20 days ago
Security Guard 1 - Forensic Secure Unit A
CAMH
Toronto, ON
The Security Guard 1 provides security, surveillance, and access control services in an inpatient or secure environment to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. The role is…
Added 20 days ago
Medical Centre Security Guard
GardaWorld
Emerson, MB · Winnipeg, Mani
Ready to suit up as a Ready to suit up as a Medical Centre Security Guard ( Temporary Coverage)
Added 20 days ago
Hospital protection Security Guard (Qulaified Person )
GardaWorld
Emerson, MB · Winnipeg, Mani
Ready to suit up as a Job Title: Hospital Protection Security Guard ( Qualified person)
Added 20 days ago
Healthcare Protection Security Guard
GardaWorld
Emerson, MB · Winnipeg, Mani
Ready to suit up as a Healthcare Protection Security Guard ( Qualified person)
Added 20 days ago
Patrol Officer (Security Guard) 1
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Added 20 days ago
Patrol Officer (Security Guard) 1
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Added 20 days ago
Security Guard - PCL (Eastern Passage)
Commissionaires Nova Scotia
Bedford, NS
Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the 2025 Canadian Outstanding Security Performance…
Added 20 days ago
Security Guard - EllisDon
Commissionaires Nova Scotia
Bedford, NS
Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the 2025 Canadian Outstanding Security Performance…
Added 20 days ago
Part-time Security Officer -Casino Flamboro
Great Canadian Entertainment
Hamilton, ON · Dundas, ON
Part-time
Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Security, this position is responsible for the safety and protection of team members, guests, the facility (both internal and external) and the…
Added 25 days ago
Tactical Security Guard
Blackbird Tech Solutions
Duncan, BC
Part-time
Are you committed to protecting your community? Blackbird Security is seeking to hire Tactical Security Guard.
Added 20 days ago
Airport Security Guard
GardaWorld
Emerson, MB · Winnipeg, Mani
Ready to suit up as a Airport Terminal Security Guard
Added 26 days ago
Library Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Emerson, MB · Winnipeg, Mani
Ready to suit up as a Library Surveillance Security Guard

GardaWorld

Casual Security Guard

Toronto, ON, Canada

Pay: Hourly wage between $18.94
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 4, 2026

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Original job description

Ready to suit up as a Casual Security Guard

What matters most in a role like this is your ability to adapt from one mission to the next. Tell us about how you embrace change and thrive in the heart of the action.

As a casual Security Guard, your role will vary depending on the day and special event. Whether it’s customer service, patrols, or surveillance, we need you to adapt with agility and precision for our client in an industrial environment, located in Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, and North York.

What's in it for you?

Hourly wage between $18.94
We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
Shift hours: Candidates MUST be flexible and able to work all shifts as they will be required to be on call and take shifts as a priority with being a part of the bullpen team. Cannot have limited availability.
Flexible schedules with various shifts available
Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for Casual Security Guard

Candidates will be required to be trained and pick up shifts on all of the below mentioned types of shifts and locations:

Gatehouse:

Meet and greet truck drivers, and visitors and manage inbound and outbound traffic in a gatehouse environment. Complete checks of the vehicles entering and exiting the property to ensure compliance with site security requirements by entering data into logistics management software, and validating and sealing trailers. You will report to the site’s security compliance officers, supervisors, and management team. To highlight all breaches of security procedures and internal crime/shrinkage. Maintain daily security events/activity logs.

Yards:

You will be responsible for patrolling and detecting any suspicious behaviour and preventing, thefts or other criminal behaviour in the busy distribution centre environment. Monitoring and patrolling perimeter, using a specialized scan point system and checking for compromised fence lines and suspicious activity and reporting it in real-time.

Inside post:

Manage access control using various systems, monitor CCTV, validate and create access for employees and visitors. Receive incoming emergency and non-emergency calls. Initiate the appropriate response in a timely manner including connecting and transferring the caller to the right person. Operate with various computerized communication devices and associated equipment to receive, assess and relay information from the public to security personnel courteously, professionally, and expediently. Remain calm under pressure and be able to multitask during high call volumes from telephone and radio communications. Be able to prioritize and dispatch accordingly. Problem solve on the go utilizing tools and training you’ve acquired

Qualifications for Caual Security Guard

- Be authorized to work in Canada
- Hold a valid Ontario Security license
- First aid certification
- Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations
- Responsive and strong problems solving skills
- Experience in gatehouses is an asset but not required
- Experience monitoring CCTV in a control center environment is an asset
- Candidates MUST have open availability 7 days a week, as they will be required to be on call to pick up shifts
This posting is for a position that is future vacancy within the organization.

This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

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Responsibilities

The security guard will manage gatehouse traffic, conduct perimeter patrols, and monitor CCTV systems to ensure site security. They are responsible for reporting suspicious activity, maintaining activity logs, and responding to emergency or non-emergency calls.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Ontario Security license and First Aid certification, with authorization to work in Canada. The role requires open availability 7 days a week to work on-call shifts across various industrial locations.

Skills

Security patrol
Surveillance
Customer service
Access control
CCTV monitoring
Emergency response
Data entry
Logistics management
Problem solving
Communication
Multitasking
Radio communication
Conflict resolution
Reporting
Attention to detail

Benefits

Continuing education
Uniform provided
Career growth opportunities

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GardaWorld
Gatehouse
Patrol
Surveillance
CCTV
Access Control
Logistics
Industrial
Ontario Security License
First Aid
Emergency Response
Compliance
Reporting
Communication
On-call
Distribution Centre
Safety
Security Procedures
Traffic Management

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