Winter's coming, and for a lot of tradespeople, that means layoffs, reduced hours, or waiting out the slow season. It doesn't have to. Commissionaires Ottawa offers steady, year-round work with real training and a genuine path forward.
Why Make the Move?
- Year-round work — no seasonal layoffs, no waiting on the next contract; steady hours through every season
- Free Security Guard Course — if you are selected to move through our recruitment process, you'll be licence-ready with free security guard training, and pick up new, transferable skills like Use of Force, Smart Serve, Naloxone, and Fall Protection along the way, if eligible
- Your hands-on experience already works in your favour — trades bring discipline, reliability, attention to detail, and comfort working indoors or outdoors and on your feet, all of which transfer directly
- Competitive hourly wages and RRSP matching to help build long-term financial stability
- Comprehensive health & dental benefits for you and your family
- A real career path, not just a job — many of our team members move into supervisory, training, or specialized roles as our business grows
- Flexible scheduling — full-time, part-time, days, evenings, overnights, and weekends, so you can transition on your own terms
- Employee referral program — bring a former coworker on board and get paid for it
Your Trade Skills Already Qualify You
You've already built the skills that make a great security professional — just in a different setting.
- Safety awareness — the same hazard and risk awareness you use on-site applies directly to security work
- Reliability & punctuality — trades run on being on-site, on time, every day; shift-based security demands exactly that
- Comfort working outdoors in all weather — patrol work is often outdoors year-round, and you already do this without hesitation
- Working independently — many security postings require the same self-management you already bring to a job site
- Attention to detail — inspecting for code compliance translates directly to noticing what's out of place on patrol
- Physical stamina — long, active days on your feet are second nature to you, and a natural fit for patrol-heavy roles
- Handling difficult people or situations — managing a tough client or site visitor is real conflict-management experience
- Following procedures & documentation — the same discipline you use for permits, inspections, and logs applies directly to incident reporting
What You Need
- No security experience required — your trades background in reliability, safety awareness, and working independently transfers well
- Must be able to obtain an Ontario Security Guard License (we'll guide you through it)
- Must be eligible for Secret-Level Security Clearance (PSPC) — requires 2 valid government-issued IDs (we'll support you through the process)
- Reliable, professional, and comfortable working shifts and outdoors in all weather
Apply Today
If the slow season has you looking for something more stable — or you're ready for a completely different path — Commissionaires Ottawa gives you steady work, real training, and room to grow into a long-term career.
Don't wait until the work runs out. Getting your Ontario Security Guard License and Secret-Level Security Clearance (PSPC) can take several months to process. Starting the process now means you could be fully licensed, cleared, and job-ready right when your current trade work winds down for the season — not scrambling to catch up after the fact.
Apply now and make this the season you make the switch.
NOTE: Only those candidates that meet the specified requirements will be considered for this position. Candidates that do not meet the requirements may be considered for similar opportunities.
Commissionaires' values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender and age.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Commissionaires' Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Commissionaires' hiring process.
Commissionaires-Ottawa does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.
We appreciate all who apply, however we will only be contacting candidates of interest.
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Language training provided
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: On the road
