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Cglca

Security Guard - Spare - Hamilton Region

Stoney Creek, Ontario

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
CA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
1 Sept 2026

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INTRODUCTION:

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1925 on a mandate that prioritizes providing meaningful employment for veterans and others committed to the well-being of Canadians primarily in security guard and related services. Spanning Central and Southwestern Ontario, our services are customized to respond to the dynamic and evolving security needs of both private and public sector clients. These include uniformed guard, mobile response and support services, by-law enforcement and identification services.

We are currently seeking a Commissionaire to join our growing team. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Your commitment to serving the needs of our clients and employees will encourage client and employee loyalty and enhance our organization’s success.

WHAT OUR EXCEPTIONAL COMMISSIONAIRES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Ensure access control policies and procedures are followed and client property is secured

Monitor CCTV cameras

Maintain positive attitude and professional working relationships with employees, visitors and clients

Complete site reporting requirements, daily logs and written reports

Maintain high standards of personal appearance and deportment

Maintain effective communication

Respond to alarms and calls for assistance

Provide assistance to employees, clients and visitors

Regular interior and exterior foot patrols

Other duties as may be required by the client or site supervisor

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU TO OFFER US :

*MUST* Valid Ontario Security Guard License

*MUST* Valid WSIB accredited First Aid and CPR certificate

* MUST * Have the ability to obtain Reliability (Level I) Security clearance (resident in Canada 5 years or longer, clean criminal record, clean credit history)

The ability to work alone while maintaining a high level of service to the client is essential

High attention to detail

Customer service

WHAT THE JOB OFFERS YOU :

Job type: Spare

Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.00 per hour and up based on assignment

Hours of work: Various (Flexible availability

Locations: Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Oakville

WHAT WE OFFER YOU :

Medical and Dental

Employee assistance program

Family Assistance program

Coaching and counselling support

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR COMMSSIONAIRES :

As a front-line representative of our company and client’s site you must be highly reliable, work well under pressure, able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to multitask and be a professional who takes pride in your dress, deportment and performance at all times.

We would like to thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Commissionaires Great Lakes (CGL) is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.

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