nova scotia security Jobs – 179 Openings This Week

Security Guard - Nova Institute Truro
Commissionaires Nova Scotia —Truro, NS
- $21.27 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- English
- Dental care
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Security Guard - Springhill (Part Time, Spare)
Commissionaires Nova Scotia —Springhill, NS
- $21.27 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- English
- Dental care
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Casual Tactical Security Officer
Paladin Security —Dartmouth, NS
- $24.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- English
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SECURITY GUARD- PART TIME HALIFAX,NS
Securitas Canada Ltd. —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
Security Officer
Paladin Security —Truro, NS
- $18.50 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Security Officer - Casual (Pictou)
ADMIRAL Security —Pictou, NS
- $17–$19 an hour
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
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Security Site Manager
Corporate Security —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
Security Officer
Issa & Iata —New Minas, NS
- $16.75–$17.00 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Diplomatic Security Guard - PART TIME
VxL —Halifax, NS
- $21–$23 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Commuter benefits
- Dental care
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Part-Time Spare Security Guards - Sydney
Commissionaires Nova Scotia —Sydney, NS
- $17.50–$20.00 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Dental care
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SECURITY GUARD- PART TIME HALIFAX,NS
Securitas Security Services —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
Security Officer/ Loss Prevention Officer
Issa & Iata —New Glasgow, NS
- From $16.75 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Travel Casual Patient Watch Security Officer
Paladin Security —New Glasgow, NS
- $20.50 an hour
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Security Officer-Casual (New Glasgow)
ADMIRAL Security —New Glasgow, NS
- $17–$19 an hour
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
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Security Guard - Cashier Cobequid Pass Toll Plaza (Part-time opportunities)
Commissionaires Nova Scotia —Great Village, NS
- $20.81 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Computer skills
- Dental care
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Healthcare Security Access Control Officer
Paladin Security —Bridgewater, NS
- $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
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Part-Time Security Guard - Sheet Harbour
Commissionaires Nova Scotia —Sheet Harbour, NS
- $18.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- English
- Dental care
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Casual Event Security Officer
Paladin Security —Halifax, NS
- $17.77 an hour
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Security Officer - Full Time (Nova Scotia)
ADMIRAL Security —Halifax, NS
- $17–$19 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
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Agent de sécurité
Securitas Security Services —Windsor, NS
- Full-time

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Security Guard - Nova Institute Truro

Commissionaires Nova Scotia -
Truro, NS

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Job details

$21.27 an hour
8 days ago

Qualifications

Bilingual
French
Customer service
English
First Aid Certification
Computer skills
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

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.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join the 2025 OSPA Award Winning Team and benefit from:

Health, drug, and dental benefits

Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment 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

THE ROLE

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 2026-05-15

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

WHO WE’RE SEEKING

Eligibility Requirements

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).

Qualifications & 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 is 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:

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 an ability to:
  - climb multiple flights of stairs with ease
  - navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
  - display good dexterity and balance
- - Stand for extended durations
- 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
- Successful completion of the Commissionaires Security Officer Course (online and/or in-class)

Although not required to apply, the following attributes are considered assets:

Use of Force Certified
Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trained
Valid Nova Scotia's Driver's License, or reliable transportation to/from the worksites
Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset

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 and 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 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.

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