Commissionaires Southern Alberta
Serve. Secure. Support.
At Commissionaires, we take pride in protecting communities with professionalism, integrity, and commitment to service. As trusted partners to law enforcement, government, and private-sector organizations across Canada, we provide meaningful career opportunities for dedicated professionals.
We are currently seeking Receptionist/Recruitment Support to support operations within Commissionaires Calgary Headquarters. This respected, high‑responsibility role is essential in ensuring safety, security, and operational continuity.
If you are reliable, motivated, and take pride in making a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to grow your career within one of Canada’s most trusted security organizations.
About the Role
The Receptionist / Recruitment Support, reporting to the HR Business Partner, provides assistance to customers and the business in the day-to-day functioning of the Commissionaires front office. This role is also responsible for providing assistance to the business and supporting the administrative functioning of Human Resources departments as required.
Why This Role Is Important
Your work helps create a welcoming and professional environment for visitors, employees, candidates, and clients. This position plays a key role in supporting recruitment operations, maintaining front-office services, contributing to the safety and security of Headquarters, and providing administrative support to Human Resources, Learning & Development, and Identification Services.
What You Bring
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills as well as a friendly and engaging personality to foster and maintain positive client relationships
- Undergraduate degree or certificate in a relevant field from a recognized post-secondary institute with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an administrative role (preferred) or; an acceptable combination of education and experience (minimum)
- Must have strong oral/written English fluency
- Intermediate level of administrative related duties and activities
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- High level of flexibility, responsiveness and resourcefulness
- Enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter with exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Must be able to obtain a Canadian Government Enhanced Reliability security clearance and pass a criminal record background check
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit and work at a workstation for extended periods
- Ability to frequently use computers, telephones, and other office equipment
- Occasional lifting, carrying, and movement of office supplies, mail, and courier packages
- Ability to move throughout the office to support visitors, employees, and operational requirements
Working Conditions
- Work weeks are 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Normal office working conditions
- Frequent interaction with employees, visitors, candidates, clients, and external stakeholders
- This temporary full-time role provides maternity leave coverage through February 2027, with the possibility of an extension. Four weeks' written notice will be provided if the term is extended.
Why Build Your Career with Commissionaires?
- A trusted Canadian not‑for‑profit employer with over 100 years of experience
- Opportunities for advancement into specialized security and law‑enforcement support roles
- Meaningful work that contributes directly to community safety
- Supportive leadership and professional development programs
- A respected uniformed role within essential public‑safety and service environments
Step into a role that matters—apply today to join Commissionaires and make a tangible impact on safety, service, and community support. 