Government & public safety jobs in Canada (2,823 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,823
Employers: 520

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $21.68Across 320 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $67,808Across 80 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%5 listings
Hybrid: 4%106 listings
On-site: 95%2,691 listings

Not specified: 1% (21 listings)

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (497), Walmart Canada (211), Walmart (184).

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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Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
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Security Officer
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- Full-time
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Detention Guard - New Hazelton, B.C.
Commissionaires BC
New Hazelton, BC
- Part-time
…Detention Guards are primarily responsible for monitoring the safety and well-being of persons in custody as well as performing additional duties as required. You must live withing a 60…
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Security Guard – Veterans & Acting Service Members (Across Nova Scotia)
Commissionaires Nova Scotia
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Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce…
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Airdrie, AB · Calgary, AB
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Camp Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Edmonton, AB · Fort McMurray, AB
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Security Guard- Mobile Patrol Kelowna
Commissionaires BC
Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
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Industrial Security Guard
Backwoods Energy Services
Calgary, AB
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Police Officer
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Saint John, NB
- Full-time
…for maintaining law and order and protecting members of the public. Police officers build relationships with community members and work collaboratively with them to solve problems and…
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Asset Protection Security Guard
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Cochrane, ON
- Full-time
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Mississauga, ON
- Part-time
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Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Brampton, ON · Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON
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Licensed Security Guard
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Winnipeg, MB
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Enfield, NS
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Kingston, ON
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Mobile Patrol Security Guard
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Railway Station Security Guard
GardaWorld
Emerson, MB · Winnipeg, Mani
…Client by providing excellent customer service and ensuring safety of workers and passengers .Tell us about how your natural ability to engage with others reassures and inspires…
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Surveillance Security Guard
GardaWorld
Antigonish, NS
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Security Agent
Techo-Bloc
Longueuil, QC · Saint-Hubert, QC
- Part-time
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Security Agent
Techo-Bloc
Chambly, QC
- Part-time
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Loss Prevention Store Security Agent
TJX Canada – Winners, Marshalls, HomeSense
Burnaby, BC
- $37,590 to $52,626 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Security Guard
Allied Universal
Toronto, ON
- $19 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Security Guard
Allied Universal
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
- Full-time
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Bilingual security guard-Patient watch
Allied Universal
Ottawa, ON
- $18 CAD / hour
- Part-time

GardaWorld

Surveillance Security Guard

Airdrie, AB, Canada
Calgary, AB, Canada

Hourly wage of $21

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Job details

Pay: Hourly wage of $21
Apply by: Dec 18, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard

What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan a series of screens. Your strong observation skills with attention to detail are your greatest strengths.

As a Surveillance Security Guard, you will be the person spotting threats before they escalate in environments such as security operation centres, call centers, construction sites, parking lots and gatehouses, etc.

What's in it for you?

Hourly wage of $21
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
Casual opportunity available for days, overnights and weekends
Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for Surveillance Security Guard

Monitor security systems to detect any suspicious activity
Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats
Document observed events and incidents, writing detailed reports
Conduct regular foot patrols to ensure the safety of the premises
Control access to secure areas and check visitor identification
Analyze security systems to identify potential vulnerabilities or malfunctions
Work with law enforcement in case of serious situations or emergencies

Qualifications for Surveillance Security Guard

Be authorized to work in Canada
Hold a valid security license
First aid certification is required
Should be in Canada for atleast 5 years
Willing to commute to Airdrie or Balzac for work
Strong proficiency with technology
Ability to stand and walk throughout shift

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, tactical and even casual roles available.

#SSCAL

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Responsibilities

Monitor security systems to detect suspicious activity and respond quickly to potential threats or incidents. Conduct regular foot patrols, document events, and control access to secure areas.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid security license, possess first aid certification, and be authorized to work in Canada. Strong technology proficiency and the ability to stand and walk throughout the shift are required.

Skills

Surveillance
Security monitoring
Incident response
Report writing
Foot patrols
Access control
Technology proficiency
Attention to detail
Observation skills
First aid

Benefits

Continuing education
Flexible schedules
Career growth opportunities
Uniform provided

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Surveillance
Security Guard
Security Systems
Incident Response
Foot Patrols
Access Control
First Aid
Security License
GardaWorld
Monitoring
Reporting
Safety
Technology Proficiency
Gatehouse
Security Operation Centre

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