Security guard jobs in Canada (1,632 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

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Open jobs: 1,632
Employers: 227

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.17Across 258 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $43,604Across 32 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%1 listing
Hybrid: 1%10 listings
On-site: 99%1,617 listings

Not specified: <1% (4 listings)

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (496), Allied Universal (162), Securitas Canada (90).

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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Seaspan ULC

Casual Security Guard

North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Pay: Starts at $35.42/hour (rate increases to $39.36/hour after the probation period). · Part-time

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Job details

Pay: Pay: Starts at $35.42/hour (rate increases to $39.36/hour after the probation period).
Job type: Part-time
Experience: Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent, supplemented by 3–5 years of security industry experience, preferably in a shipyard or marine environment.
Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 9, 2026

Original job description

Job Description

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 available for day, afternoon, graveyard and weekend shifts. In this role, you will be required to have a flexible schedule to work days/evenings and nights. You will work a minimum four (4) consecutive hours to a maximum eight (8) consecutive hours in any day and will be scheduled anytime based on operational requirements. This includes weekends and statutory holidays.

Note: Due to the business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site at 50 Pemberton Ave, North Vancouver.

What You’ll Do

Control the access of personnel, suppliers, customers, and other visitors on site, ensuring visitors are properly signed in and out of the premises.
Undertake regular security patrols of the site to ensure any security issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
Provide access to stores, tool crib, and secured areas to shipyard personnel when required.
Responsible for video CCTV monitoring.
Responsible for fire system monitoring for all buildings.
Responsible for monitoring parking lots, e-ticketing, and general parking issues.
Assist the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
Deal with management of the yard evacuation list.
Responsible for phone communications after hours for Vancouver Shipyards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent, supplemented by 3–5 years of security industry experience, preferably in a shipyard or marine environment.
Completion of First Aid Level 2 or 3 training is essential.
Must have a valid Driver’s Licence
Must have a valid Security Workers License.
Advanced computer skills.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
Must be available for day, afternoon, graveyard, and weekend shifts.

Pay: Starts at $35.42/hour (rate increases to $39.36/hour after the probation period).

This is a unionized position, and pay rate for this position is set out in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The rate stated above is the starting rate for this position. It increases after the probationary period and continues to progress as per the collective agreement.

About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

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Responsibilities

The casual security guard will control access to the site, conduct regular patrols, and monitor CCTV and fire systems. Additional duties include assisting the Emergency Response Team and managing phone communications after hours.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education or equivalent and 3-5 years of security industry experience, preferably in a shipyard or marine environment. Completion of First Aid Level 2 or 3 training, a valid Driver’s Licence, and a valid Security Workers License are essential.

Skills

Security Industry Experience
First Aid
Driver's Licence
Security Workers License
Computer Skills
Communication Skills
Judgment
Patrols
CCTV Monitoring
Fire System Monitoring
Parking Management
Emergency Response
Evacuation Management
Phone Communication

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Keywords

Security
Patrols
CCTV
Fire System
First Aid
Driver's Licence
Security Workers License
Emergency Response
Evacuation Management
Communication
Access Control
Shipyard
Marine Environment
Parking Management
Monitoring
Shift Work

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