Job Description

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 Commissionaireto 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.

Job type: Security/Access Control

Reports to Site Supervisor/Regional Manager

Anticipated start date 1 October 2026

Hourly Rate of Pay $33.10 per hour

Hours of work 1900-0700 (12 Hours)(Paid Meal Breaks)

Shifts Continual Shifts (7 shifts per pay period)

Location 185 Thistle Trail, Kirkfield, Ontario

Accessible by Transit NO

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Ensure access control policies and procedures are followed and client property is secured
• 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 calls for assistance
• Provide assistance to employees, clients and visitors
• Regular foot patrols outside in all weather conditions
• Make sure the entry into the work site is always monitored
• Other duties as may be required by the client or site supervisor

Required Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
• Ability to obtain a Level I Reliability Security Clearance (5 years of Residency in Canada; clear credit and criminal background).
• The ability to stand for long periods of time and complete frequent patrols outside in rural areas in all weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain Use of Force Level III
• Customer service/reception/administrative skills
• The ability to work alone while maintaining a high level of service to the client is essential

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.