Security Guard Amherst (Part Time)

WHO WE ARE
Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. 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 recognized with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.

WHAT WE OFFER
A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology to support our growing customer base across Nova Scotia.

The Benefits:

Higher-than-industry pay rates

Health, drug, and dental benefits

Life and accident insurance

Two weeks vacation pay, plus five days personal time off

RRSP/TFSA matching

Free uniforms and equipment

High-quality, formal, and on-the-job training

Annual paid loyalty award

Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs

Advancement opportunities within a large, national organisation

THE ROLE

Position: Security Guard IMP Amherst (Part Time)

Competition #:  2026-01-09 
Location: Northern District Office (Amherst)

Reports to: District Manager

Rate of Pay: $18.30 per hour
Working Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 5 am - 5 pm. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Protecting people, property, and information

Conducting on-foot perimeter and search patrols (inside and outdoors)

Monitoring and responding to alarms and security systems

Ensuring the health and safety of oneself and others in the workplace

Adhering to CNS’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, systems, and practices (and those of the Clients we serve)

Respecting CNS policies, Site Work Instructions, and the Site Supervisor’s direction

Other functions may include patrolling, reception/administration, reporting, emergency management and access control

WHO WE’RE SEEKING

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

Be aged 19 or older

Be a Permanent Resident of Canada or a Canadian Citizen

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 obtain (through our channels)  Secret security clearance

Be able to communicate effectively in English (the ability to work in both official languages would be considered an asset)

Qualifications and Skills
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 are required. This often involves working in all types of environmental conditions at varying times throughout the day or night.

Key qualifications and skills to be successful include, but are not limited to:

Mental alertness with an ability to:
- react calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
- concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
- communicate observed characteristics/behaviours (good memory)
- demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement

Physical fitness with the ability to:
- climb multiple flights of stairs with ease
- navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
- display good dexterity and balance
- rely on all senses in assessing changes to the work environment

Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn, is an asset

Achievement of First Aid certification

READY TO JOIN US?

This position is open to external and internal applicants (commissionaires should include their Corps #). We encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces andthe  RCMP to apply.

Our goal is to create an inclusive, diverse workplace representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. At Commissionaires, we support, value, and respect the different views, cultures and experiences of our employees, clients, business partners and community members. We welcome applicants who identify as Indigenous/Aboriginals, or African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons, or Persons with Disabilities, or Persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQ+ community or others who reflect the diversity of Nova Scotian communities. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or during the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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