Security guard jobs in Canada

Find security guard jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 856
Employers: 148

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.78Across 125 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%852 listings

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (211), 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

Security guard jobs in Canada

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Added 4 months ago
SECURITY GUARD FULL TIME WINDSOR,NS
Securitas Canada
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Full-time
Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Makes periodic patrols to check for…
Added 4 months ago
Part- time Security Guard
Securitas Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
Part-time
Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Makes periodic patrols to check for…
Added 1 month ago
Security Guard
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
Courtenay, British Columbia
$20 to $21.53 CAD / hour
Full-time
Our focus is on our customers and our team members. As Canada’s only not-for-profit security company, over 90% of our revenues go directly back to our team members in wages, health & dental…
Added 22 days ago
Hospital Security Guard - FT
GardaWorld
Dysart et al, Ontario · Huntsville, Ontario · Haliburton, Onta
Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard in Haliburton
Added 22 days ago
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Gaspé, 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 22 days ago
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Saguenay, Quebec · La Baie, 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
Rouyn-Noranda, 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 22 days ago
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Mont-Joli, 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 13 days ago
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Hamilton, ON
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 the last line of defense…
Added 20 days ago
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Timmins, ON
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 the last line of defense…
Added 13 days ago
CBSA Tactical Security Guard- Specialized Facility, Full Time
GardaWorld
Toronto, ON · Etobicoke, Onta
Full-time
Ready to suit up as a CBSA Tactical Security Guard?
Added 26 days ago
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Corner Brook, NL · Deer Lake, NL
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
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Sudbury, Ontario
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 the last line of defense…
Added 14 days ago
Tactical Security Guard - FT (Dryden)
GardaWorld
Dryden, Ontario
Ready to suit up as a Hospital Security Guard in Dryden
Added 11 days ago
Pre Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
North Bay, Ontario
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 the last line of defense…
Added 28 days ago
Surveillance Security Guard (PT) - Kenora
GardaWorld
Kenora, Ontario
Ready to suit up as a Security Guard in Kenora
Added 20 days ago
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Thunder Bay, Ontario
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 the last line of defense…
Added 20 days ago
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Windsor, Ontario
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 the last line of defense…
Added 20 days ago
Pre Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Waterloo, ON
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 the last line of defense…
Added 1 month ago
Casual Security Guard
GardaWorld
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario · Lindsay, Onta
Ready to suit up as a Security Guard in Lindsay
Added 5 months ago
Casino Edmonton Security Officer
Pure Canadian Gaming Corp.
Edmonton, Alberta
Part-time
Security Officers are responsible for the overall security of all chips, monies and gaming equipment, as well as the safety of patrons, casino employees and volunteer workers.
Added 1 month ago
Security Guard - Training Provided
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
Comox, BC
$20 to $21.41 CAD / hour
Full-time
Start Your Career in Security - No License? We’ll Help You Get One!
Added 5 months ago
Part- time Security Guard
Securitas Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
Part-time
Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Makes periodic patrols to check for…
Added 5 months ago
Full-Time Overnight Security Guard
Securitas Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Makes periodic patrols to check for…
Added 3 months ago
Unarmed Security Officer
Marksman Security LLC
Quinte West, Ontario
Marksman Security is built on serving our clients and building careers – just like yours. We are trusted by some of the most well-known companies and properties in the country while…

Securitas Canada

Full-Time Overnight Security Guard

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Apr 15, 2026

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Original job description

Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Makes periodic patrols to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment. Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises. Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons. Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations. Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents. Prepares logs and reports as required. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.

Schedule- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Shift time- 0000- 0800

Location- Vancouver, BC

Job Requirements

OFA1 required and valid security license
With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly.
Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable licensing requirements for Security Guards.
The job posting is for an existing vacancy or vacancies.
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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.
Securitas Canada's Mission:
Securitas’ mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.

Securitas Aviation's Mission:
Securitas Aviation ensures the safety of passengers all over the world providing thorough security checks at airports in Canada

Our Values:
Securitas’ core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.

Integrity:
Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don’t compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.

Vigilance:
Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don’t. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers’ premises.

Helpfulness:
As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.

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Responsibilities

The security guard is responsible for observing and reporting activities at an assigned client site to ensure the safety of property and personnel. They must conduct periodic patrols to check for irregularities and inspect fire control and protection equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The role requires a high level of vigilance and the ability to enforce site regulations and directives.

Skills

Security
Surveillance
Patrolling
Incident Reporting
Safety Compliance
Risk Assessment
Vigilance
Integrity

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Keywords

Security Guard
Surveillance
Patrol
Safety
Risk Management
Incident Reporting
Fire Control Equipment
Site Security
Aviation Security
Vigilance
Integrity

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