Site Supervisor - Central Services Building

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the 2025 Canadian Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs)- Outstanding Partnership, we are a part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, our parent federation employing over 22,000 commissionaires across Canada. 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 for providing the highest quality of security services in Nova Scotia, 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 in the security industry across Nova Scotia.

Join the 2024 Not-For-Profit of the Year and benefit from:

Competitive pay rate 

Health, drug, and dental benefits

Life and accident insurance

Annual vacation leave, plus up to 3 paid personal days per year

10 paid Sick Days per year

Paid Federal Holidays

Commissionaires Retirement Savings Program (RRSP/TFSA matching)

Free uniforms and equipment (if applicable)

High-quality, formal, and paid 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: Site Supervisor
Competition Number: CNS 2025-03-30
Location: Central Services Building, Halifax
Reports to: HRM District Manager

Working Hours: 0700-1500 Monday-Friday (some weekend and/or overtime will be required/necessary)
Hourly Wage: $19.12 per hour

Closing Date: 13 April, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Data Centre access control and pass/key issuance

Rounds/patrols of interior and exterior of building

Monitoring of CCTV cameras

Familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office suite and site specific camera software

Monitoring for various alarms and escalate/report to appropriate staff as detailed by client

Report building infrastructure issues to appropriate staff

Contractor escort into area as required

Safety footwear/PPE as required

Parcel receipt/retention for parts destined for Data Centre

Schedule creation and management

Familiarity with OnWatch and various tools within for site management

Monitor for any power outages in local area that may impact Data Centre operations

Ensure adherence to NS Provincial Government Datacentre SOPs and Access Protocols as well as Provincial Data Centre After Hours Incident Escalation Procedures.  Documents provided to us and revised by client.  They have asked me not to share soft copies as information contained within is proprietary and sensitive.

Conduct after hour responses as required

WHO WE’RE SEEKING

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

Be aged 19 or older;

Be legally 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, and attain, Government of Canada secret security clearance;

Be able to communicate effectively in English

Qualifications and Skills
The incumbent must possess the following experience, skills, and attributes:

Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgement and decision making in emergency situations

Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing situations

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to lead a team focused on the common goal of providing superior service to the client

Computer proficiency using MS Suite software

Superior attention to detail

Due to the scheduled hours, reliable transportation is required

Valid, graduates NS driver’s license required

READY TO JOIN US?

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 that 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.