Security Guard - Nova Institute Part Time, Spare

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 Not-For-Profit of the Year, we are an independent member of Commissionaires Canada, our parent federation employing over 22,000 nationwide. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Nova Scotians.

We are looking for highly engaged, positive and professional security guards. You'll play a key role in the success of our organization through your contribution to the safety, security and protection of our valued client's people and property.

We are recognized for providing the highest quality of security services in Nova Scotia, with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.

Join the 2025 OSPA Award Winning Team and benefit from:

• Health, drug, and dental benefits
• Life and AD&D Coverage (AD&D)
• RRSP/TFSA matching
• Free uniforms and equipment
• High-quality, formal, and on-job training
• Annual, earned, paid loyalty award
• Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
• Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

In keeping with the principles of employment equity and the very specific nature of this position, this position is designated to candidates who self-identify as Female. Applicants must self-identify to be considered.

Position:
Security Guard - Nova Institute

Competition Number: CNS

Reports to:

Site Supervisor

Rate of Pay: $21.27 per hour. Scale of compensation is variable, and reflective of site contracts. Please note, some of our sites are unionized work environments.

Working Hours:

On-Call position 8-12-hour shifts, various hours/days of the week.

While duties vary by assignment, the responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Protecting personnel, property, assets, and confidential information
• Conducting routine foot patrols and perimeter inspections, both indoors and outdoors
• Escorting contractors and visitors through secured areas and facilities
• Reporting incidents, concerns, and operational updates to the Site Supervisor
• Preparing accurate and detailed incident and daily activity reports
• Monitoring, operating, and responding to security alarms and surveillance systems
• Maintaining a safe and secure work environment while promoting health and safety practices
• Adhering to all CNS Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies, procedures, and standards, as well as those of client sites
• Following all CNS policies, Site Work Instructions, and directions provided by supervisors
• Performing additional duties as required, including patrol operations, reception and administrative support, access control, emergency response, and incident management
• Contractor escorting through various facilities
• Key control

Candidates must:

• Be female;
• Be aged 19 or older;
• Be eligible to work In Canada
• Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted;
• Be able to provide fingerprints and complete a criminal record check;
• Be eligible to apply for Government of Canada personnel security screening;
• Be able to communicate effectively in English (the ability to work in both official languages would be considered an asset).

The selected candidate will be a professional and detail driven individual with a strong work ethic and "Can Do" attitude. Both physical and mental fitness is required. This often involves working in all types of environmental conditions at varying times…