Security guard jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 31, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,388
Employers: 206

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.53Across 189 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $41,910Across 27 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%1 listing
Hybrid: 1%8 listings
On-site: 99%1,375 listings

Not specified: <1% (4 listings)

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (418), Allied Universal (111), Securitas Canada (86).

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

Security guard jobs in Canada

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Concierge Security Guard - Education
GardaWorld
Hamilton, ON
Ready to suit up as a Concierge Security Guard?
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Full-Time Static Security Guard - Distribution Center (Days)
GardaWorld
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
As a Surveillance Security Guard, you will be the person spotting threats before they escalate in an industrial environment located at L4V 1B8.
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Shopping Centre Security Guard
GardaWorld
Emerson, MB · Winnipeg, Mani
Ready to suit up as a Shopping Centre Security Guard
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Security Guard For Camp Site
GardaWorld
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
Ready to suit up as a Security Guard For Camp Site
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Concierge Security Guard - Education
GardaWorld
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
Ready to suit up as a Concierge Security Guard?
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Security Guard - Shopping Centre - Full Time
Kandor
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
Guardteck provides tailored security solutions for a wide range of environments, including commercial buildings, residential sites, and community spaces. As part of Kandor Management…
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Security Guard, Government Complex
GardaWorld
Brantford, ON
Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard?
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Full-Time Security Guard - Distribution Center (Days)
GardaWorld
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Security Guard
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
Duncan, BC
- $20.5 to $21 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Our focus is on our customers and our team members. As Canada’s only not-for-profit security company, over 90% of our revenues go directly back to our team members in wages, health & dental…
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Security Agent
Techo-Bloc
Chambly, QC
- Part-time
Join our Security team at Techo-Bloc! We have an opening for a Security Agent position to work in both our Saint-Hubert and Chambly locations.
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Security Agent
Techo-Bloc
Longueuil, QC · Saint-Hubert, QC
- Part-time
Join our Security team at Techo-Bloc! We have an opening for a Security Agent position to work in both our Saint-Hubert and Chambly locations.
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Security Guard
Sipekne'katik
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for Sipekne'katik community members, employees, visitors, facilities, and assets. This position provides…
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Interim Chief Information Security Officer
LHH Knightsbridge
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Our client, a leading academic institution, is making a significant investment in information security through the creation of a new Chief Information Security Officer position reporting to…
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Concierge Security Guard - Industrial
GardaWorld
Kitchener, ON
Ready to suit up as a Concierge Security Guard?
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Part-Time Security Guard - Distribution Center
GardaWorld
Brampton, ON · Mississauga, ON
- Part-time
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Loss Prevention Store Security Agent- 12 Month Contract
TJX Companies
Peterborough, ON
- $37,590 to $52,626 CAD / year
- Full-time
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OFA1 (Basic First Aid) Security Guard
Securiguard Services Ltd.
Port Moody, BC
- Part-time
Securiguard is currently seeking professional, customer-focused Security Officers to join our team at a high-profile location in Vancouver.
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Patient Watch Security Guard – Vancouver Coastal Health
Securiguard Services Ltd.
North Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
Securicare is seeking Patient Watch Security Guards to support our healthcare security operations in North Vancouver within the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) portfolio. In this role, you…
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Mobile Security Guard
K9INE SECURITY
ON
K9ine Security | Northumberland County, Ontario
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Security Officer
Niagara Casinos
Niagara Falls, ON · Fallsview Casino
- Part-time
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Store Security Agent
Winners Merchants International LP
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
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Casual Security Guard
Seaspan
North Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
Seaspan is looking for a casual security guard to support its Shipyards security team located in North Vancouver. The casual security guard will provide shift coverage as needed and must be…
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Security Guard - Residential Site - Concierge
Allied Universal
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- $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…
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Security Guard - Alliston
Securiguard Services Ltd.
New Tecumseth, ON
- Full-time
Are you ready to advance your security career? We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Security Guard for one of Canada's largest automotive manufacturing facilities. This is an…
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Security Guard
Charger Logistics Inc
Brampton, ON
- Full-time

GardaWorld

Security Guard, Government Complex

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: Oct 9, 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 security guard is responsible for patrolling critical areas, controlling access, and monitoring alarms and cameras to ensure site security. They must also react quickly to threats, document incidents, and partner 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
Camera monitoring
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 Documentation
Public Safety

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