Part-Time Spare Security Guards - Sydney

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    "description": "<p><span>Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Not-For-Profit of the Year, 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 Nova Scotians.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(72, 65, 63)\">We are looking for highly engaged, positive and professional security guards. You'll play a key role in the success of our organization through your contribution to the safety, security and protection of our valued client's people and property.   </span></p>\n<p><br><span>We are recognized <span style=\"color: rgb(72, 65, 63)\">for providing the highest quality of security services in Nova Scotia, </span>with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">WHAT WE OFFER</span><br></p>\n<p><span><span>Join the 2025 OSPA Award Winning Team and benefit from:</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Health, drug, and dental benefits</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage (AD&amp;D)</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>RRSP/TFSA matching</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Free uniforms and equipment</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>High-quality, formal, and on-job training</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Annual</span><span>, earned</span><span> paid loyalty award</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Education </span><span>assistance</span><span> funds and family scholarship programs</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">THE ROLE</span></p>\n<p><span>Position: Security Guard</span><br><span>Competition Number: CNS 2026-02-05</span><br><span>Location: Sydney and Surrounding Areas</span><br><span>Reports to: Site Supervisor</span></p>\n<p><span>Rate of Pay: Average $17.50 - $20.00 per hour. Scale of compensation is variable, and reflective of site contracts. Please note, some of our sites are unionized work environments.</span><br><span>Working Hours: Rotating 8–12-hour shifts, various hours/days of the week. This also includes full-time, and seasonal positions.</span><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Duties and Responsibilities:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(72, 65, 63)\">If you’re motivated by the key responsibilities below, then we’d love to hear from you!</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Protecting people, property, and information</span></li>\n<li><span>Conducting on-foot perimeter and search patrols (inside and outdoors)</span></li>\n<li><span>Monitoring and responding to alarm and security systems</span></li>\n<li><span>Ensuring the health and safety in the workplace</span></li>\n<li><span>Adhering to CNS’ Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, systems, and practices (and those of the Clients we serve)</span></li>\n<li><span>Respecting CNS policies, Site Work Instructions, and Site Supervisor’s direction</span></li>\n<li><span>Other functions may include patrolling, reception/administration, reporting, emergency management and access control</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">WHO WE’RE SEEKING</span></p>\n<p>CNS is an equitable employer, and would consider an acceptable equivalent of education, experience and transferable skills. Key qualifications and skills to be successful include, but are not limited to:</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>- Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills<br>- Excellent customer service skills<br>- Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset<br><br></p>\n<p>Mental alertness with an ability to:</p>\n<p>- demonstrate a strong work ethic and “Can Do” attitude<br>- react calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis<br>- concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours<br>- communicate observed characteristics/behaviour (good memory)<br>- demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement<br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Physical fitness with an ability to:<br>- climb multiple flights of stairs with ease<br>- navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)<br>- display good dexterity and balance<br>- rely on all senses in assessing changes to the work environment<br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Basic Requirements:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Be aged 19 or older;</span></li>\n<li><span>Have eligibility to work in Canada;</span></li>\n<li><span>Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted;</span></li>\n<li><span>Be able to provide fingerprints and complete a criminal record check;</span></li>\n<li><span>Be eligible to apply for, and attain, a Government of Canada personnel security screening.;</span></li>\n<li><span>Have a valid Nova Scotia's Driver's License, or reliable transportation to/from the worksites.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">READY TO JOIN US?</span><br><span>This position is open to external and internal applicants (commissionaires should include their Corps #). We encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP to apply.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span>Our goal is to create an inclusive, diverse workplace representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. At Commissionaires we support, value, and respect the different views, cultures and experiences of our employees, clients, business partners and community members. We welcome applicants that identify as Indigenous/Aboriginals, or African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons, or Persons with Disabilities, or Persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQ+ community or others who reflect the diversity of Nova Scotian communities. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or during the application process.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span>We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span>Tags: security, security guard, security personnel, guarding, guard, patrol, customer service, customer, patrol, patrolling  </span></p>",
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