Government & public safety jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 31, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,472
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%2,345 listings

Not specified: 1% (21 listings)

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (418), Walmart Canada (188), Walmart (163).

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 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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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
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Event Security Officer (Campbellton)
Admiral Security and Investigations
Campbellton, New Brunswick
- Full-time
…solutions for our diverse clientele. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of our clients by delivering exceptional, tailored security services. We are currently seeking…
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Shelter Security Officer - Supervisor (Fredericton)
Admiral Security and Investigations
Fredericton, New Brunswick
- $25 to $28 CAD / week
- Full-time
…community and social service settings. Our mission is to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of all individuals through professional and compassionate security services. We are…
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Mobile Security Officer - Part-Time (Moncton)
Admiral Security and Investigations
Dieppe, New Brunswick
- $18 to $20 CAD / hour
- Part-time
…solutions for our diverse clientele. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of our clients by delivering exceptional security services tailored to their unique needs. We are…
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Event Security Officer (Petit Rocher)
Admiral Security and Investigations
Beresford Parish, New Brunswick · Petit Rocher, NB
- Full-time
…solutions for our diverse clientele. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of our clients by delivering exceptional, tailored security services. We are currently seeking…
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Event Security Officer (Bathurst)
Admiral Security and Investigations
Bathurst, New Brunswick
- Full-time
…solutions for our diverse clientele. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of our clients by delivering exceptional, tailored security services. We are currently seeking…
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Event Security Officer (Saint John)
Admiral Security and Investigations
Saint John, New Brunswick
- Full-time
…solutions for our diverse clientele. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of our clients by delivering exceptional, tailored security services. We are currently seeking…
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Event Security Officer (Fredericton)
Admiral Security and Investigations
Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Full-time
…solutions for our diverse clientele. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of our clients by delivering exceptional, tailored security services. We are currently seeking…
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Lead Archaeologist
WSP in Canada
Vaughan, Ontario
- Full-time
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Senior Economist
Vancity
Vancouver, British Columbia
- Full-time
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Security Officer
BayCare Health System
St. Joseph's, Newfoundland and Labrador · St Josephs, NL
- Full-time
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Economist
Chartered Professional Accountants of BC
Vancouver, British Columbia
- $82,000 to $97,350 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Surveillance Security Guard - FT
GardaWorld
Sudbury, ON
…for the security professional that enjoys working with the…
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Industrial Facility Security Guard
GardaWorld
Regina, SK
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Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Kuujjuarapik, QC
…As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be ensuring the safety and security of the travelling…
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Industrial Protection Security Guard
GardaWorld
Regina, SK
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Security Guard - Night Shift
Maple Lodge Farms Ltd
Mississauga, ON
- Up to $21.5 CAD / hour
- Full-time
…too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re…

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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