Security Canine Handler

St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4J2, Canada

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The K-9 Handler will be responsible for the on-going care, handling, utilization, and development of the working dog(s) at West Edmonton Mall.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrolling all areas of West Edmonton with working Canine to detect and screen suspicious and unauthorized materials.
• Handling the working dog while performing appropriate searches on suspicious materials or areas including but not limited to: tenant spaces, vehicles, packages, garbage cans, lockers, etc.
• Performing public relations duties, appearances, and interviews as per response protocols.
• Documenting all training, development and activities in the handler logs and required reports.
• Providing appropriate housing for the service dog during off hours and ensuring the service dog has appropriate daily care, on-going training and development, exercise, nutrition, attention, and veterinary attention as required.
• Constantly monitoring facilities, including attending special events, for all types of hazards and/or potentially dangerous situations and follow policies, procedures and protocols that exist to address the hazards or dangerous situations.
• Investigating all calls for service from guests, tenants, employees or interested stakeholders by conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations.
• Engaging guests, tenants and employees as a customer service agent and provide the appropriate level of service that the circumstances dictate.
• Performing other security agent duties as required.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to house assigned dog at own home during non-working hours.
• Experience in a role relating to security, K-9 handling, search and rescue service or a related role.
• Completion or willingness to attend required animal training and development courses, seminars and programs and must enjoy a position that keeps you on the move and be physically fit.
• Post-secondary education in policing and security or formal training in security measures or practices are definite assets to the position.
• Previous committed working experience in a position with responsibility and an emphasis on teamwork.
• Must be in possession of a Security license in compliance with the (SSIA), hold a valid class 5 driver’s license and be certified in first aid and CPR or be willing to obtain required certification.
• Applicants with previous experience in a security, military, or protection-based position are encouraged to apply.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and must be able to complete a position-related written exam.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a full-time position that requires flexible availability including rotating shifts Monday through Sunday and on call.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.
• Must be willing to attend multiple weeks of training with a travel requirement.
• Must hold a valid Passport for training within the USA.