Security guard jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,409
Employers: 207

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.55Across 195 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%1,396 listings

Not specified: <1% (4 listings)

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (422), Allied Universal (112), 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

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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Yarmouth, NS
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Meteghan, NS
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
NS · Inverness, Nova
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Ingonish, NS
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Bridgetown, NS
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Eskasoni, NS
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Pictou, NS
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
New Minas, NS
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Amherst, NS
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Bridgewater, NS · Liverpool, NS
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Bridgetown, NS · Digby, NS
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Stellarton, NS · Truro, NS
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
NS · Yarmouth, NS · Barrington, Nova
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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GardaWorld
Kamloops, BC
- Part-time
As a Retail Tactical Security Guard, you will play a key role in los
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Security Guard
Synterra
Thunder Bay, ON
- $23 to $26 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Security Guard
Synterra
Timmins, ON
- $21 to $23 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Security Guard
Synterra
Sudbury, ON
- $21 to $23 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Security Guard
Synterra
Geraldton, ON
- $23 to $26 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Security Guard
Synterra
Timmins, ON
- Full-time
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Security Guard
Synterra
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
- $21 to $23 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Security Guard
Synterra
Thunder Bay, ON
- $23 to $26 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Security Guard
Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
The Security Professional is responsible for delivering quality protection programs and security services to patients, visitors, and staff at Hamilton Health Sciences' various sites. The…
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Security officer
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre
Sioux Lookout, ON
- $25.41 to $27.48 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Security Officer - Agent de sécurité
Playground
Kahnawake 14 Réserve Indienne, QC
- $21 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Security guard
Paladin Security
Powell River, BC
- From $25.28 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site

GardaWorld

Surveillance Security Guard

Pictou, NS, Canada

Competitive pay starting at $25/hr, with increases after probation + benefits.

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Job details

Pay: Competitive pay starting at $25/hr, with increases after probation + benefits.
Apply by: Dec 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 27, 2026

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, with increases after probation + 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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More about this job

Responsibilities

The Surveillance Security Guard is responsible for providing continuous surveillance and performing wellness checks in a controlled environment. They must also identify and report risks while maintaining accurate official documentation and observation reports.

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.

Skills

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

Benefits

Health benefits
Ongoing training
Uniform provided

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

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

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