Retail Security Guard
Company
GardaWorld
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via GardaWorld Careers - GardaWorld Security
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Job Description
Ready to suit up as a Retail Security Guard
What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk and act accordingly. Your keen sense of observation and strong social skills are your greatest strengths.
As a Retail Security Guard, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling retail environments of various sizes.
What's in it for you?
• Hourly wage of $18.35+
• We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
• Flexible schedules with various shifts available
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Part-time opportunities
• Uniform provided at no cost
Responsibilities for a Retail Security Guard
• Patrol critical areas to spot any suspicious activity
• Check identification and control access to secure areas
• React quickly to threats or incidents and document actions taken
• Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras
• Handle alarms and conduct on-site checks
• Partner with law enforcement during serious incidents
Qualifications for a Retail Security Guard
• Be authorized to work in Canada
• Hold a valid security license
• First aid certification
• G Class/Classe 5 Driver's license
• Ability to stand and walk throughout shift
• Ability to write concise reports
• Ability to obtain in-house Use-of-Force Certification
This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within the organization.
This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!
Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs. We also have concierge, surveillance and even casual roles available.
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What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk and act accordingly. Your keen sense of observation and strong social skills are your greatest strengths.
As a Retail Security Guard, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling retail environments of various sizes.
What's in it for you?
• Hourly wage of $18.35+
• We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
• Flexible schedules with various shifts available
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Part-time opportunities
• Uniform provided at no cost
Responsibilities for a Retail Security Guard
• Patrol critical areas to spot any suspicious activity
• Check identification and control access to secure areas
• React quickly to threats or incidents and document actions taken
• Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras
• Handle alarms and conduct on-site checks
• Partner with law enforcement during serious incidents
Qualifications for a Retail Security Guard
• Be authorized to work in Canada
• Hold a valid security license
• First aid certification
• G Class/Classe 5 Driver's license
• Ability to stand and walk throughout shift
• Ability to write concise reports
• Ability to obtain in-house Use-of-Force Certification
This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within the organization.
This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!
Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs. We also have concierge, surveillance and even casual roles available.
SSOG
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What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in Canada as of 2026?
Employment and Social Development Canada sets the federal minimum wage at $18.75 per hour effective January 1 2026, though provincial rates for welders range from $20.50 in Nova Scotia to $23.00 in British Columbia. Unionized welders under Red Seal certification earn an average of $35.75 per hour with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours weekly.
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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a valid work permit supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment issued after March 2026, valid for up to three years for Red Seal trades. Applicants must also hold a valid passport and proof of $15,000 CAD in settlement funds for the principal applicant.
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Employment and Social Development Canada requires completion of a 3-year apprenticeship program or equivalent 5,400 hours of on-the-job training plus technical training for Red Seal endorsement. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and must pass the Red Seal exam with a minimum 70 percent score.
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