Job Description

Province

Newfoundland & Labrador City/Town

St. John's Closing Date

April 1, 2025 Hours

Full Time & Part Time Hours Available Wage

$18.60

THE ROLE:

Commissionaires' NL has been selected to provide security services to the 2025 Canada Games. As Security Guards our role is to secure the festival grounds, ensuring a safe environment for participants and the public. Provide overnight security at the Games Village to ensure the safety of athletes, coaches, and staff. Must be able to work between August 4th-26th.



WHO WE ARE



Commissionaires NL is the province's not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. 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 Newfoundland & Labrador.



We are recognized with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.



WHAT WE OFFER



A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology to support our growing customer base across Newfoundland & Labrador.

THE BENEFITS:

Higher-than-industry pay rates

Free uniforms and equipment

High-quality, formal, and on-job training

Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

Duties and Responsibilities:

Crowd management.

Access control of entry and exit points.

Bag checks.

Coordination with local law enforcement if needed.

Security patrols and asset management during the night.

Random checks to prevent unauthorized access.

WHO WE'RE SEEKING

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Be professional, reliable and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

Be able to communicate effectively

Be able to obtain a clear police conduct and vulnerable sector checks

Be able to complete Commissionaire security officer course

Be able to complete extended foot patrols

First aid

Driver's license

Full availability from August 4th-26th.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

The selected candidate will be 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 environment conditions at varying times throughout the day or night.



Key qualifications and skills to be successful include but are not limited to:

Mental alertness with ability to:

React calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis

Concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours

Communicate observed characteristics/behaviours

Demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement

Physical fitness with ability to:

Navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)

Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

READY TO JOIN US?



This position is open to external and internal applicants.



Commissionaires NL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from equity seeking communities to self-identify.



We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.



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All job applicants must be residents of Canada.



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