Security guard jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 855
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%851 listings

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (214), Allied Universal (79), Securitas Canada (56).

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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Added 13 days ago
Security Guard - Brockville and Surrounding Area
GardaWorld
Brockville, ON · Kingston, ON · Ottawa, ON
As a casual Security Guard, your role will vary depending on the day and special event. Whether it’s customer service, patrols, or surveillance, we need you to adapt with agility and…
Added 13 days ago
Special Events Tactical Security Guard
GardaWorld
Toronto, ON
Ready to suit up as a Special Events Tactical Security Guard
Added 13 days ago
Security Guard - Day Shift
Maple Lodge Farms
Brampton, ON
Full-time
Added 18 days ago
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Grosse-Île, Quebec · Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Queb
If you are looking for a job at the airport where you play a key role in national security, this is the one for you! As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be ensuring the safety and…
Added 1 month ago
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Sept-Îles, Quebec
If you are looking for a job at the airport where you play a key role in national security, this is the one for you! As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be ensuring the safety and…
Added 1 month ago
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador
If you are looking for a job at the airport where you play a key role in national security, this is the one for you! As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be ensuring the safety and…
Added 20 days ago
Company Security Officer (Contract Security Program)
Kiewit
Burnaby, BC · Oakville, ON
The Company Security Officer (CSO) is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining Kiewit's corporate security program in support of Canadian federal and defence…
Added 2 months ago
Casual/on-call Security Officer 2-ELE
Great Canadian Entertainment
Surrey, BC
Under the general direction of the Security Manager, this position is responsible for protecting the Company's assets while being a welcoming ambassador to the Casino. Security Officers…
Added 4 months ago
Security Guard - Tactical, CORE (Full-Time)
Kandor
Calgary, AB
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…
Added 2 months ago
Security Guard
Synterra
Thunder Bay, Ontario
$23 to $26 CAD / hour
Full-time
Added 2 months ago
Security Guard - Nova Scotia PowerTrenton
Commissionaires Nova Scotia
Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia · Trenton, Nova Scotia
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…
Added 26 days ago
Security Guard (FT/PT) - Clarington
GardaWorld
Oshawa, ON · Cobourg, Onta
Ready to suit up as a Security Guard in Clarington
Added 26 days ago
Security Guard (FT/PT) - Belleville
GardaWorld
Belleville, Ontario
Ready to suit up as a Security Guard in Belleville
Added 2 months ago
Security Guard - City of Kelowna Regulation Enforcement and Ops Centre
Commissionaires BC
Kelowna, British Columbia
Full-time
Commissionaires BC is currently looking for an experienced security officers to join our team working with the City of Kelowna!
Added 2 months ago
Tactical Security Guard - Newmarket
Flex Point Security Inc
Toronto, Ontario
Up to $18 CAD / hour
Part-time
Flex Point Security is seeking full-time Tactical Security Guards in York Region, Newmarket, Ontario. We are hiring for two positions at this location. A company vehicle is required for…
Added 2 months ago
Security Guard - Tactical (Full-Time)
Kandor
Edmonton, AB
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…
Added 1 month ago
Tactical Security Guard - Sioux Lookout
GardaWorld
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard
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Security Officer
Starlight Casino
New Westminster, British Columbia
As the Security Officer, you oversee security throughout the casino, ensuring guests and employees are secure and protected at all times. In this key role, you will help create a…
Added 2 months ago
High Profile Security Guard Downtown Toronto
Classet
Toronto, Ontario
Full-time
Paladin Security is Hiring a High Profile Security Guard – Downtown Toronto!
Added 2 months ago
Security Guards
Securitas Canada
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Part-time
Securitas is a global leader in the security industry and has been providing security services since 1899. With over 8,000 employees in 25 District offices across Canada, and 370,000…
Added 1 month ago
Security Guard - Full-time - Kirkfield
GardaWorld
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario · Peterborough, Ontario
Full-time
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard in Kirkfield
Added 16 days ago
Information Security Officer
PowerCo SE
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Added 3 months ago
Experienced High-Rise Security Guard
Classet
Calgary, Alberta
Full-time
Paladin Security is Hiring an Experienced High-Rise Security Guard!
Added 3 months ago
Security Guard - Spare - Hamilton Region
Commissionaires Great Lakes
Hamilton, Ontario · Stoney Creek, Ontario
Part-time
…others committed to the well-being of Canadians primarily in security guard and related services. Spanning Central and Southwestern Ontario, our services are customized to respond to the…
Added 3 months ago
High Profile Retail Security Guard
Classet
Calgary, Alberta
Full-time
Paladin Security is Hiring a High Profile Retail Security Guard!

Kiewit

Company Security Officer (Contract Security Program)

Burnaby, BC, Canada
Oakville, ON, Canada

Pay: Compensation: $122,000 - $138,000
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 31, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 2, 2026

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Original job description

Requisition ID: 181338

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Western Canada District

Department: Compliance

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Company Security Officer (CSO) is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining Kiewit's corporate security program in support of Canadian federal and defence opportunities. The CSO serves as the organization's official representative to Public Services and Procurement Canada's (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP) and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Contract Security Manual (CSM), applicable contract security requirements, and internal security procedures throughout the pursuit, estimating, procurement, mobilization, execution, and closeout of Canadian federal and defence construction and infrastructure projects.

The CSO will lead the development of Kiewit's Canadian Defence Security Program, supporting business development, estimating, project delivery, and corporate operations while ensuring the organization's security clearance remains in good standing.

Location

This position may be based in one of Kiewit's offices across Canada - Burnaby, Calgary, or Oakville. Regular travel to our project locations may be required.

Responsibilities

Security Program Leadership

Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve Kiewit's corporate security policies, procedures, standards, and work instructions to comply with the PSPC Contract Security Program (CSP), Contract Security Manual (CSM), and project-specific security requirements.
Lead the implementation and administration of Kiewit's Canadian Defence Security Program, including document safeguarding, physical security, secure workspaces, visitor management, information security, and classified document control.
Promote a strong security culture by developing and delivering security awareness, onboarding, and refresher training programs for employees, subcontractors, and project teams.
Provide security guidance and support to Business Development, Estimating, Legal, Procurement, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Project Teams throughout pursuits, estimating, procurement, subcontractor engagement, mobilization, project execution, and closeout to ensure security requirements are identified and incorporated into project delivery strategies.

PSPC Contract Security Program Administration

Act as the organization's primary liaison with PSPC's Contract Security Program (CSP) on all contract security matters.
Maintain the organization's security clearances (DOS/FSC) and ensure all information submitted to the Contract Security Program remains complete, accurate, and current.
Review Security Requirements Check Lists (SRCLs), contract security clauses, and solicitation documents to identify and implement security requirements.
Notify the CSP of organizational changes affecting security clearance, including changes to Key Senior Officials (KSOs), legal status, ownership, corporate structure, office locations, or facilities.
Appoint, brief, train, and oversee Alternate Company Security Officers (ACSOs), where applicable.

Personnel Security

Identify personnel requiring access to protected or classified information, assets, or secure worksites.
Administer personnel security screening requests, including new clearances, updates, upgrades, transfers, duplications, and terminations.
Conduct required security briefings and maintain personnel security records in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.
Maintain records of cleared personnel and ensure access is granted only on a need-to-know basis.

Information & Facility Security

Establish and maintain secure document management, document safeguarding, records retention, and destruction processes for protected and classified information.
Ensure protected and classified information and assets are handled, stored, transmitted, transferred, and destroyed in accordance with the CSM, contract requirements, and applicable legislation.
Support the establishment and maintenance of Document Safeguarding Capability (DSC), secure facilities, physical security measures, and Information Technology security authorizations where required.
Coordinate Requests for Visits (RFVs), secure facility access, visitor controls, and classified meetings.

Compliance & Assurance

Lead CSP facility inspections, security audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action programs.
Monitor compliance with the Contract Security Manual, CSP requirements, and internal security procedures.
Investigate, document, and report security incidents, breaches, suspicious contacts, and organizational changes in accordance with CSP requirements.
Support compliance with subcontract security requirements and ensure subcontractors meet applicable security obligations.

Qualifications

Must be an employee of the organization and physically located in Canada.
Must currently hold, or have previously held, a Government of Canada Secret security clearance (or higher). The successful candidate will be required to be rescreened and maintain the appropriate personnel security clearance under Kiewit's organization through the PSPC Contract Security Program.
Demonstrated experience serving as a Company Security Officer (CSO), Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO), Facility Security Officer (FSO), Industrial Security Manager, Security Manager, or equivalent role.
Demonstrated experience administering or supporting the PSPC Contract Security Program (CSP) and applying the Contract Security Manual (CSM).
Experience establishing or maintaining organization security clearances (DOS/FSC), Document Safeguarding Capability (DSC), and personnel security screening programs.
Experience establishing or maturing a corporate security program within a growing organization is considered a strong asset.
Experience supporting Canadian federal or defence construction, infrastructure, engineering, or design-build/modified design-build projects, including those procured through Defence Construction Canada (DCC), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), or other federal agencies, is considered a strong asset.
Practical understanding of construction contracting and project delivery, including pursuits, estimating, procurement, subcontracting, mobilization, document control, and project execution, and how security requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle.
Experience supporting organizations operating within defence, federal government, or other highly regulated security environments.
Strong understanding of security governance, document safeguarding, classified information handling, physical security, personnel security, and information security.
Experience leading security audits, inspections, compliance reviews, or regulatory assessments.
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining corporate security policies, procedures, governance documents, and management systems
Experience working with subcontractors and supply chains operating under government security requirements.
Excellent communication, organizational, documentation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive information.

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Compensation: $122,000 - $138,000

Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location, and may be higher or lower than the posted amount.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

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Responsibilities

Establish and maintain Kiewit's corporate security program to comply with Canadian federal and defence requirements, serving as the official liaison to the PSPC Contract Security Program. Lead the administration of security clearances, document safeguarding, and compliance audits across various project lifecycles.

Requirements

Must be a Canadian resident holding or having held a Government of Canada Secret security clearance with demonstrated experience as a Company Security Officer or equivalent. Requires expertise in applying the Contract Security Manual and managing security programs within federal or defence construction environments.

Skills

Security Program Management
Contract Security Manual Compliance
Personnel Security Screening
Document Safeguarding
Physical Security
Security Auditing
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Classified Information Handling
Regulatory Compliance
Security Briefing
Policy Development
Visitor Management
Information Security
Project Delivery

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plans With Matching
Paid Time Off

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

PSPC
CSP
CSM
DOS/FSC
DSC
Secret Security Clearance
Defence Construction Canada
DCC
Personnel Security
Facility Security
Information Security
Security Governance
Compliance Assessment
Security Audit
Federal Government Security
Infrastructure Projects
Defence Security Program
SRCL
KSO
RFV

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