Security guard jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,375
Employers: 205

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.44Across 183 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%1,362 listings

Not specified: <1% (4 listings)

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (417), Allied Universal (107), Securitas Canada (84).

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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Concierge Security Guard - Industrial
GardaWorld
Kitchener, ON
Ready to suit up as a Concierge Security Guard?
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Part-Time Security Guard - Distribution Center
GardaWorld
Brampton, ON · Mississauga, ON
- Part-time
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
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Loss Prevention Store Security Agent- 12 Month Contract
TJX Companies
Peterborough, ON
- $37,590 to $52,626 CAD / year
- Full-time
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OFA1 (Basic First Aid) Security Guard
Securiguard Services Ltd.
Port Moody, BC
- Part-time
Securiguard is currently seeking professional, customer-focused Security Officers to join our team at a high-profile location in Vancouver.
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Patient Watch Security Guard – Vancouver Coastal Health
Securiguard Services Ltd.
North Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
Securicare is seeking Patient Watch Security Guards to support our healthcare security operations in North Vancouver within the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) portfolio. In this role, you…
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Mobile Security Guard
K9INE SECURITY
ON
K9ine Security | Northumberland County, Ontario
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Security Officer
Niagara Casinos
Niagara Falls, ON · Fallsview Casino
- Part-time
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Store Security Agent
Winners Merchants International LP
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
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Casual Security Guard
Seaspan
North Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
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…
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Security Guard - Residential Site - Concierge
Allied Universal
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- $19 CAD / hour
- Full-time
We are North America's leading security and facility services provider with approximately 300,000 service personnel. At Allied Universal(R), we pride ourselves on fostering a promote from…
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Security Guard - Alliston
Securiguard Services Ltd.
New Tecumseth, ON
- Full-time
Are you ready to advance your security career? We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Security Guard for one of Canada's largest automotive manufacturing facilities. This is an…
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Security Guard
Charger Logistics Inc
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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Security Officer (Temporary Full-Time) - Sherwood Park
Securiguard Services Ltd.
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
…expected to make people feel safe. As Canada's leading provider of security services, we focus on customer service, creating value for clients, and caring for our people, our community, and…
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Security Officer – Mobile Patrol
GardaWorld
Charlottetown, PE
- Full-time
GardaWorld Security Services | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Premier Corporate Security Guard
GardaWorld
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Ready to suit up as a Premier Corporate Security Guard
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Security Guard - Gatehouse - Belleville
Securiguard Services Ltd.
Belleville, ON
- Full-time
Securiguard is a 'different kind of employer'. We focus on the individual security professional and believe that if we treat you right, you will treat our customer right. We want to be your…
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Static Security Guard - Full-time/Part-time - Marine Drive, Vancouver
SSRG
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
- Part-time
Join SSRG as a Security Guard at a site near Marine Drive SkyTrain Station in Vancouver.
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Camp Security Officer - Full Time - Conklin
Securiguard Services Ltd.
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Securiguard is now accepting applicants to join our team of Industrial Camp Security Officers. Securiguard has proven expertise in deploying security personnel into remote areas for work in…
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High Profile Security Guard - St. Albert
Securiguard Services Ltd.
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
We are currently hiring a high profile security professional for a high profile client
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Security Guard - Full Time Warehouse
Allied Universal
Milton, ON
- $19 CAD / hour
- Full-time
We are North America's leading security and facility services provider with approximately 300,000 service personnel. At Allied Universal(R), we pride ourselves on fostering a promote from…
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Security Guard - Part Time Night Shifts
Allied Universal
Brantford, ON
- $19 CAD / hour
- Part-time
We are North America's leading security and facility services provider with approximately 300,000 service personnel. At Allied Universal(R), we pride ourselves on fostering a promote from…
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Security Guard - Beaverton - Full Time
Allied Universal
Beaverton, ON
- $17 to $18 CAD / hour
- Full-time
We are North America's leading security and facility services provider with approximately 300,000 service personnel. At Allied Universal(R), we pride ourselves on fostering a promote from…
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High Profile Security Guard - Financial
GardaWorld
Hamilton, ON
Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard?
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Industrial Operation Security Guard
GardaWorld
Regina, SK
- Full-time
Ready to suit up as a Industrial Operation Security Guard
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High Profile Security Guard - Financial
GardaWorld
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard?

Seaspan

Casual Security Guard

50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 2R2, 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: Oct 21, 2026

Original 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.

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 security guard will control site access, conduct regular patrols, and monitor CCTV and fire systems. They will also assist the Emergency Response Team and manage yard evacuation lists.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education, 3-5 years of security experience, and a valid Security Workers License. A valid driver's license and First Aid Level 2 or 3 certification are also required.

Skills

Security patrols
CCTV monitoring
Fire system monitoring
Access control
Emergency response
Communication
Computer skills
First aid
Driver's license
Security operations
Parking lot management
Yard evacuation management

Benefits

Unionized position
Collective bargaining agreement

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Security Guard
Shipyard
CCTV
Fire System Monitoring
Access Control
Emergency Response Team
Security Clearance
Controlled Goods Program
ITAR
Unionized
First Aid
Patrols
Parking Management
Marine Environment
Safety
Security Workers License

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