Government & public safety jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,381
Employers: 468

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.05Across 237 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $66,051Across 64 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%4 listings
Hybrid: 4%97 listings
On-site: 95%2,259 listings

Not specified: 1% (21 listings)

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (405), Walmart Canada (176), Walmart (154).

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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Security Officer
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, SK
- Part-time
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Concierge Security Guard - Casual
GardaWorld
Hamilton, ON
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Detention Guard - Campbell River RCMP
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
Campbell River, BC
- $25 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Detention Guard - Daajing Giids (Queen Charlotte) RCMP
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
Queen Charlotte (Village), BC
- $28.05 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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Security Guard (Various Sites)
Commissionaires Nova Scotia
Dartmouth, 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…
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Casual Security Guard - Peterborough 1
GardaWorld
Peterborough, ON
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Special Constable
CityofOttawa
Ottawa, ON
Service: Safety, Regulatory, Trng & Dev Service
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Fly-In/Fly-Out Casual Camp Security Guard
GardaWorld
Calgary, AB · Edmonton, AB · Fort McMurray, AB
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LILT
Remote, Canada
- Contract
- Remote
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Agent(e) de prévention des pertes à temps plein/Full-Time Loss Prevention Associate
Uniqlo Canada
Montreal, QC · Laval, Quebec
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Economist Intern
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The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make
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(CAN) Asset Protection Associate
Walmart Canada
Fort McMurray, AB
- Full-time
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(CAN) Asset Protection Associate PART TIME (SECURITY LICENSE REQUIRED)
Walmart Canada
Cambridge, ON
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(CAN) Asset Protection Associate (MUST HAVE SECURITY LICENSE)
Walmart Canada
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
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Tactical Security Guard - Casual
GardaWorld
Brantford, Ontario
…moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as Government Buildings, Sports Facilities, Retail Environments, Secure Facilities,…
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Security Guard - Commerce Place (Full-Time)
Kandor
Edmonton, Alberta
- Full-time
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Security Guard-Montreal
Securitas Canada
Montreal, Quebec
- Full-time
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Detention Guard- RCMP Ucluelet
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
Ucluelet, British Columbia
- $24.55 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Wellness Coordinator | RPN
VIVA Retirement Communities
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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GYMVMT Junior Fitness Consultant - Calgary Macleod
GoodLife Fitness
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Environmental Project Manager
AECOM
Calgary, Alberta
- $95,000 to $135,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Industrial Power Security Guard
GardaWorld
Regina, SK
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Bilingual Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Mount Pearl, NL · St. John's, NL · Truro, NS
…As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be ensuring the safety and security of the travelling…
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Patrol Officer (Security Guard)
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB

GardaWorld

Security Guard, Government Complex 1

Brantford, ON, Canada

Hourly wage of $20.60

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Job details

Pay: Hourly wage of $20.60
Experience: 1 year of security industrty experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Original job description

Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard?

What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk and act accordingly. Your keen sense of observation and strong social skills are your greatest strengths.

As a Tactical Security Guard, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as Government Buildings, Sports Facilities, Retail Environments, Secure Facilities, etc.

Shift Timings: Friday 09:15 - 18:15 & Saturday 09:15-17:15

Location: N6B 2S3

What's in it for you?

Hourly wage of $20.60
We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
Flexible schedules with various shifts available
Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
Full-time & part-time opportunities
Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for a Tactical Security Guard

Patrol critical areas to spot any suspicious activity
Check identification and control access to secure areas
React quickly to threats or incidents and document actions taken
Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras
Handle alarms and conduct on-site checks
Partner with law enforcement during serious incidents
Community outreach with vulnerable populations
Enforcement of the Trespass to Property Act

Qualifications for a Tactical Security Guard

Be authorized to work in Canada
Hold a valid security license
First aid certification
1 year of security industrty experience
Ability to stand and walk throughout shift
Able to pass an Advanced Use of Force Training Course
Knowledge of the Trespass to Property Act and Powers of Arrest

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!

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs. We also have concierge, surveillance and even casual roles available.

This posting is vacant now within the organization.

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Responsibilities

The Tactical Security Guard is responsible for patrolling critical areas, controlling access, and monitoring security systems to prevent suspicious activity. They must also react to threats, document incidents, and collaborate with law enforcement when necessary.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid security license, first aid certification, and have at least one year of industry experience. Additionally, they must be authorized to work in Canada and capable of passing an Advanced Use of Force Training Course.

Skills

Observation
Social skills
Patrolling
Access control
Threat response
Alarm monitoring
Incident documentation
Law enforcement liaison
Community outreach
Trespass to Property Act enforcement
First aid
Use of force

Benefits

Continuing education
Flexible schedules
Career growth opportunities
Uniform provided

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Security Guard
Tactical Security
Patrol
Access Control
Surveillance
Alarm Systems
First Aid
Use of Force
Trespass to Property Act
Powers of Arrest
GardaWorld
Government Buildings
Risk Assessment
Incident Reporting
Security License

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