Careers

Commissionaires Great Lakes provides security guard training and employment.
Build your career with Commissionaires.

Commissionaires Great Lakes was founded 85 years ago and offers a wide variety of positions to former military and police personnel, as well as to other eligible candidates of good character. Our culture is one dedicated to each and every commissionaire’s success. When you work for Commissionaires, you are really working to help make Canadian communities a more secure and friendlier place.

Make every day on the job different—from border crossings and corporate sites, to courthouses, holding centers, condominiums or city street bylaw enforcement—you will discover a new kind of job satisfaction and enjoy continuing opportunities for both professional and personal development.

Why Should you Come Work with Us?

  • We’re a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing employment and ensuring the maximum return to every commissionaire;
  • As a leading, national security company, we provide rewarding employment and working environments that respect our teams of professionals and make the most of their skills;
  • We have diverse and interesting job opportunities in a variety of security and enforcement roles with clients from all sectors;
  • You’ll enjoy competitive remuneration and an excellent benefits package;
  • We offer training and opportunities for enriching skill-sets and achieving personal goals;
  • We offer full-time, part-time or casual work in a variety of environments;
  • You can work with people of all ages and backgrounds where you’ll have opportunities to learn and mentor.

Which of These Fits You?

Do you have military or law enforcement experience

If you have served in the Canadian Forces or RCMP, we have opportunities for you, no matter where you live. Commissionaires has been providing rewarding employment to former members of the Canadian Forces and RCMP for more than 80 years.

Are you a student

Commissionaires is looking for outstanding students and young people to join our team. Get flexible shifts that can work with your school schedule, either full or part time.

Are you 55+

Not ready to retire? Commissionaires is looking for mature individuals. Supplement your pension and meet new people with a full or part-time position with Commissionaires.

None of the above

Not all commissionaires are former law enforcement or military professionals. Commissionaires is always looking for responsible team members for general employment. To join you must be fluent in both written and spoken English. Bilingualism is always an asset and sometimes a requirement. Ideally, you possess an excellent employment record and above average customer service skills.

Becoming Security Licenced

To work as a security guard you must obtain a security licence according to the Security Guard act, officially known as PSISA 2005 (Bill 159).

The requirements to obtain a security license from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Ministry include:

  • The submission of  an application for a licence to act as a s security guard under PSISA, 2005;
  • Passport-quality photographs available at our  locations;
  • Annual licensing fee of $80.