Commissionaires Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 487 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.

Work wellbeing score is Above average, 72 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work

Average

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work

Above average

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress

Above average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work

Average

About the company

Founded
1925
Company size
more than 10,000
Revenue
$30m to $130m (CAD)
Industry
Security & Protective
Headquarters
National Office 100 Glou...
Link
Commissionaires website

Commissionaires is a national not-for-profit organization that provides security services in 1,200 communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. We have 15 independent Divisions, each serving our social mandate to provide meaningful employment to veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, first responders, and anyone interested in improving the security and well-being of Canada.

90% of our revenues go back to our employees in the form of wages and benefits. Offerings...

90% of our revenues go back to our employees in the form of wages and benefits. Offerings vary between Divisions. Please verify with your hiring manager what options are available to you.

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Jobs

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Security Guard

52 jobs

Guard

49 jobs

Security Specialist

10 jobs

Security Officer

7 jobs

Patrol Officer

4 jobs

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Victoria, BC

13 jobs

St. John's, NL

8 jobs

Kelowna, BC

8 jobs

Ottawa, ON

7 jobs

Hamilton, ON

4 jobs

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Salaries

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Rating overview

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Reviews

Warrant Officer in Cornwall, ON

on 17 May 2023

This job keeps you somewhat busy with patrols and paperwork, and in some cases working with a great group of guards

What is the best part of working at the company?Nice guy in charge works towards getting shifts that suit youWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?12 hour shifts overnight are hard on during the weekWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Friendly work teams has some good sitesWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Paperwork, patrol...

Secret Clearance Security Guard in Ottawa, ON

on 6 June 2023

Very Professional

A lot of OJT, great stepping stone, very flexible hours, working as a spare you get different postings every day. Starting to modernize with affordable employee benefits and better pay.

Security Guard (Full Time) in Calgary, AB

on 5 June 2023

Pretentious, incompetent management

Hands down, the worst company I have ever worked for. The incompetency and lack of apathy clearly trickles down from the top and fosters an environment of resentment and confusion. This company treats employees as numbers and punish those who don't fall in line. They know security guards are a dime a dozen and that's about as far as they'll respect you regardless of your work ethic.

Agent de sécurité in Montréal, QC

on 31 May 2023

Lieu de travail agréable et productif a la fois

Une journée type au travail est très varié dans une journée dépendamment des circonstances de la journée (peut ëtre tres occupé comme tres tranquille). J'ai appris beaucoup d'expérience dans ce domaine et j'en suis heureuse. La gestion est du détachement est correcte (il y a certaines amélioration a faire sur certains départements mais en général cela se passe bien). La culture de l'entreprise...

Security Guard in Barrie, ON

on 28 May 2023

Terrible management don't care about their employees

There are many things wrong with this company. There has been many things pushed under the rug and not delt with. Including not letting people have a shot at other jobs because they are not posted for everyone to see

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