Government & public safety jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 18, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,635
Employers: 346

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.11Across 150 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $81,982Across 29 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%7 listings
Hybrid: 5%83 listings
On-site: 94%1,543 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (206), Walmart Canada (126), Walmart (125).

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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Environmental Project Manager, Pipeline Specialist
WSP in Canada
Calgary, AB
Full-time
Security Officer
The Alfred Foundation
Sandringham, NL
Full-time
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula,…
Senior Human Factors Engineer
Global Partner Solutions
Montreal, QC · Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
$45 to $55 CAD / hour
Contract
(CAN) Asset Protection Associate
Walmart Canada
Fort McMurray, AB
Full-time
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart Canada
Cochrane, AB
Full-time
Security Guard - Retail - Abbotsford
Kandor
Abbotsford, BC
Firefighter/Paramedic
Canadian Natural
Fort McMurray, AB
(CAN) Asset Protection Associate
Walmart Canada
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
Full-time
(CAN) Asset Protection Associate
Walmart Canada
Winnipeg, MB
Full-time
(CAN) Asset Protection Associate
Walmart Canada
Winnipeg, MB
Full-time
Security Guard (2-month contract)
Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto, ON
Part-time
HealthCare Security Guard
GardaWorld
Kingston, ON
Security Guard
Apollo Property Management
Ottawa, ON
Part-time
We are seeking a reliable, professional, and customer-service-oriented Security Guard to provide security and safety monitoring at a condominium community. The employer for this position is…
Firefighter (Paid-on-Call)
Parkland County
AB
Part-time
Join a team that prioritizes public service and where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, approaching challenges…
Security Officer
Chances
Abbotsford, BC
(CAN) Asset Protection Associate
Walmart Canada
Peterborough, ON
Full-time
(CAN) Asset Protection Associate
Walmart Canada
Peterborough, ON
Full-time
Security Guard
Synterra
Timmins, ON
Full-time
Bilingual Studio Security Guard
GardaWorld
Emerson, MB · Winnipeg, Mani
Experienced Police Officer
Lethbridge Police Service
Lethbridge, AB
Constable - Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) (Internal Only) 2026
Victoria Police Department
Victoria, BC
…CRU is designed to support the City of Victoria's Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan and assist the Patrol Division in efforts by proactively addressing street-level crime and disorder…
Model Risk Management Analyst, AVP
MUFG
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Special Constable Pool
Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS)
ON · Ontario, Canada
Other
Security Guard - Casual
Allied Universal
Chatham-Kent, ON · Chatham, ON
$18 CAD / hour
Full-time
(CAN) Asset Protection Associate
Walmart Canada
Fort St. John, BC
Full-time

GardaWorld

On Call - Surveillance Security Guard

Bathurst, NB, Canada
Campbellton, NB, Canada
Caraquet, NB, Canada
Grand Bay-Westfield, NB, Canada
Grand Manan, NB, Canada
Hampton, NB, Canada
Moncton, NB, Canada
Saint John, NB, Canada
Saint-Léonard, NB, Canada
Saint-Quentin, NB, Canada
Tracadie-Sheila, NB, Canada
New Canada, NS, Canada
St-Leonard, New, Canada
Shediac, New, Canada
Tracadie, New, Canada
Saint-George, New, Canada

Pay: Competitive pay starting at $25/hr, increasing to $30/hr after probation, plus benefits.
Apply by: Sep 18, 2026

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Responsibilities

The surveillance security guard is responsible for providing continuous monitoring of individuals in a controlled environment and performing regular wellness checks. They must also identify and report risks, respond to sensitive situations professionally, and maintain accurate official documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to obtain a Federal Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance and possess a clean criminal background check with a Vulnerable Sector Check. A CPR/First Aid Level C certification is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and computer systems.

Experience

0 to 2 years

Working hours

24 hours per week

Job type

Part-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Surveillance
Risk management
Incident response
Documentation
Observation
Security protocols
First aid
CPR
Microsoft 365
Professionalism
Discipline
Integrity

Benefits

Health benefits
Ongoing training
Uniform provided

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Surveillance
Security Guard
High-security environment
Law enforcement
Policing
Corrections
Mental health crisis
Risk management
Incident response
Federal Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
Criminal background check
Vulnerable Sector Check
CPR
First Aid
Microsoft 365
Institutional security
Procedural compliance
Wellness checks
Observation reports

Original job description

Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard

In a high-security environment, this role is designed for professionals who can assess situations, anticipate risks, and act with sound judgment and composure.

Experience or education in law enforcement, policing, correction, persons with mental health crisis or other specialized environments is a strong asset. A sharp eye for detail, ability to effectively document observations, respect for security protocols, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

What's in it for you?

Development of transferable skills in institutional security and procedural compliance, supporting long-term growth in law enforcement or specialized security careers.

Competitive pay starting at $25/hr, increasing to $30/hr after probation, plus benefits.

Ongoing training through GardaWorld Campus, including incident response and risk management at no cost.

Uniform provided at no cost.

Health benefits providing 24/hours a week is maintained

Responsibilities for Surveillance Security Guard

Provide continuous surveillance of persons in a controlled environment.

Perform wellness checks at 15 minute intervals, in accordance with security standards and procedures.

Identify and report risk situations or medical concerns.

Respond professionally, calmly, and in compliance during sensitive situations.

Accurately complete official documentation and observation reports.

Qualifications for Surveillance Security Guard

Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance.

Clean criminal background check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

CPR / First Aid Level C certification

Background in law enforcement, police services, corrections, or care for vulnerable persons is an asset.

Professionalism, discipline, integrity, and the ability to perform under pressure.

proficient with Microsoft 365 and computer systems.

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