Security guard jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 849
Employers: 148

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.77Across 124 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $48,848Across 10 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%2 listings
Hybrid: <1%2 listings
On-site: >99%845 listings

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (209), Allied Universal (79), Securitas Canada (55).

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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Industrial Facility Security Guard
GardaWorld
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Pre-Board Screening Officer
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Full-time
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Full-time
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$19 CAD / hour
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$20 CAD / hour
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Gowest Gold Ltd

Security Guard

Timmins, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 9, 2026

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Original job description

ABOUT US:

Since 2009, Gowest Gold has expanded its land holdings to over 120 square kilometres in the prolific Timmins gold camp. Our properties are strategically positions along key geological structures, including the underexplored Pipestone Fault, associated with the gold-rich Porcupine-Destor Fault system, which has produced over 145 million ounces of gold across the Abitibi Greenstone Belt.

Today, with full ownership of both the Bradshaw Mine and the Redstone Mill, Gowest is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated and growing gold company, advancing from resource production while unlocking long-term potential across our land package.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of HR, Health, Safety, Training & Security (or their delegate), Security Guard will be responsible for security and protection of personnel and company assets at Gowest Gold.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor and enforce security protocol of all personnel; conduct searches of persons, vehicles and materials entering and leaving the property, or when deemed necessary.
Provide inductions, instruction and monitoring of all personnel entering and working on site.
Investigate incidents and concerns immediately according to security protocol.
Respond and appropriately report all alarms and emergencies.
Direct workforce during emergencies.
Approach and correct those not complying with procedures.
Document information with detail and accuracy following all incidents on appropriate forms or logbooks.
Produce various security reports, as requested.
Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Post secondary education in law and security, with a minimum 1-year experience in security or law enforcement, or a military background. Alternatively, Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma with the desire to complete a correspondence course in Law and Security may be considered.
Mandatory Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA) training and testing will be required to become licensed as a Security Guard.
Current Advanced First Aid, AED, and CPR certificate.
Comfortable working with various modes of communication (radio transmission, video monitors, security alarms).
Aptitude and ability to learn and participate in various training programs (e.g. WHMIS, Explosive Recognition, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Spill Response, etc.).
Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to deal effectively with others.
Competent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to effectively follow verbal and written instructions.
Able to perform a variety of physical tasks (distance walking, climbing stairs, and light lifting).
Valid Class G driver’s license
Maintains confidentiality in all company dealings

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The role is located at the Frankfield Property, which is in the southwest part of Tully Township, approximately 32 km north-northeast of the City of Timmins, Ontario
The ideal candidate for the role will work a rotation of 7 days on and 7 days off (12-hour days). Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
Gowest Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

Gowest Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Gowest Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.

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Responsibilities

The Security Guard is responsible for monitoring and enforcing security protocols to protect personnel and company assets at the mine site. They must investigate incidents, respond to emergencies, and maintain accurate documentation of all security-related activities.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in law and security or equivalent experience, along with mandatory PSISA training and licensing. A valid Class G driver's license and current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are also required.

Skills

Security protocols
Incident investigation
Emergency response
Surveillance
First aid
AED
CPR
Radio communication
Video monitoring
Microsoft Office
Written communication
Verbal communication
Physical fitness
Conflict resolution
Documentation

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Keywords

Security Guard
PSISA
Bradshaw Mine
Redstone Mill
Timmins
Gold mining
Emergency response
Incident reporting
First Aid
AED
CPR
WHMIS
Explosive Recognition
Spill Response
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Law and Security
Physical security
Asset protection
Rotation schedule
Safety protocols
Surveillance
Communication skills

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