Government & public safety jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,497
Employers: 320

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $21.86Across 122 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $65,023Across 34 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%4 listings
Hybrid: 5%72 listings
On-site: 95%1,420 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include GardaWorld (204), Walmart Canada (125), Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes (112).

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

Government & public safety jobs in Canada

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Firefighter
International SOS
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Deputy Fire Chief
City of Richmond
Richmond, British Columbia
Added 1 month ago
Pre-Board Screening Officer
GardaWorld
Sept-Îles, Quebec
…As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be ensuring the safety and security of the travelling…
Added 5 months ago
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Security Guard - Tactical, CORE (Full-Time)
Kandor
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Added 3 months ago
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Security Guard
Synterra
Thunder Bay, Ontario
- $23 to $26 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Business Development Director - Mining and Metals
Wood
Vancouver, BC
- $190,000 to $200,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Added 3 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 3 months ago
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Detention Guard - Port McNeill RCMP
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
Port McNeill, British Columbia
- $24.55 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Added 3 months ago
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Security Guard - City of Kelowna Regulation Enforcement and Ops Centre
Commissionaires BC
Kelowna, British Columbia
- Full-time
This role will play a key role as part of a team responsible for maintaining the safety and security of City of Kelowna properties, facilities, and assets. This position involves conducting…
Added 3 months ago
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Tactical Security Guard - Newmarket
Flex Point Security Inc
Toronto, Ontario
- Up to $18 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Added 3 months ago
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Security Guard - Tactical (Full-Time)
Kandor
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Added 1 month ago
Tactical Security Guard - Sioux Lookout
GardaWorld
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Added 3 months ago
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Director of Public Works
City of Iqaluit
Iqaluit, Nunavut
- Full-time
The City of Iqaluit is looking for an experienced individual to join our growing team and city as the Director of Public Works
Added 3 months ago
Security Officer
Starlight Casino
New Westminster, British Columbia
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High Profile Security Guard Downtown Toronto
Classet
Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time
Added 3 months ago
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Security Guards
Securitas Canada
Medicine Hat, Alberta
- Part-time
Added 3 months ago
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TransPerfect
Toronto, Ontario · Montreal, Quebec · CA-Montreal
- Full-time
Added 27 days ago
Information Security Officer
PowerCo SE
St. Thomas, ON
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Experienced High-Rise Security Guard
Classet
Calgary, Alberta
- Full-time
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Health Educator Staff
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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Detention Guard - Port Hardy RCMP
Commissionaires Victoria, The Islands And Yukon
Port Hardy, British Columbia
- $24.3 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Added 3 months ago
Economic Analyst
Government of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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Security Guard - Spare - Hamilton Region
Commissionaires Great Lakes
Hamilton, Ontario · Stoney Creek, Ontario
- Part-time
…the dynamic and evolving security needs of both private and public sector clients. These include uniformed guard, mobile response…
Added 3 months ago
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High Profile Retail Security Guard
Classet
Calgary, Alberta
- Full-time
Added 3 months ago
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Casual Security Guard
Securitas Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Part-time

Synterra

Security Guard

Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 0A2, Canada

$23 to $26 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $23 to $26 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 3, 2026

Original job description

Company Overview
Synterra Security Solutions is a First Nation owned Company which was formed in September 2011, dedicated to Premium Security Services. We are a very diverse company and we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We are all about inclusion, diversity, professionalism and success. When you choose to join our team, you’ll have the security in knowing you will be joining a company that provides you with not just a job but a rewarding career. Visit us: www.synterra.ca
Job Summary
Work Location: Greenstone Gold Mine - Equinox Gold
Shifts: 14 days on 14 days off rotation, 12-hour shifts
Work Setting: Private security agency, mine/energy site
Travelling: Transportation will be provided to and from site
Pay Rate: $26.00/hour
Requirements
Valid Ontario Security Guard License
Valid Standard First Aid / CPR Certificate
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License with a clean Drivers Abstract
Clean Criminal Record (Federal and Provincial)
CSA approved safety boots
Canadian Citizen and legally entitled to work in Canada
Skills
Excellent interpersonal and public relations skillset
Clear and concise communication and report writing
Ability to communicate the English language, oral and written
High level of observation skillset
Physically and psychologically fit to perform duties
Working well with others
Problem-solving, Decision making, Critical thinking
Job task planning and organizing
Significant use of memory
Motivated, professional and responsible
Experience
Minimum 3 months experience in security or related field
OSSD or equivalent

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Responsibilities

Provide premium security services at the Greenstone Gold Mine site. Duties include observation, report writing, and maintaining site safety and professionalism.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Ontario Security Guard License, First Aid/CPR certification, and a Class G Driver's License. A clean criminal record and minimum 3 months of security experience are required.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills
Public Relations
Communication
Report Writing
Observation
Physical Fitness
Psychological Fitness
Collaboration
Problem-solving
Decision making
Critical thinking
Planning and Organizing
Memory
Professionalism

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Keywords

Security Guard License
Standard First Aid
CPR Certificate
Class G Driver's License
Drivers Abstract
CSA Approved Safety Boots
Private Security
Mine Security
Energy Site
Equinox Gold
OSSD

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