Security Guard – Irving Terminal (Southside Road)
Commissionaires
Date: 3 hours ago
City: St. John's, NL
Contract type: Full time
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador
City/Town
St. John's
Closing Date
June 25, 2026
Hours
Casual On call as needed, days/nights/weekends
THE ROLE:
Commissionaires’ NL provides security services to Irving Terminal (Southside Road). We are seeking to hire a casual security guard.
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
Health & drug benefits for eligible employees
Free uniforms and equipment
High-quality, formal, and on-job training
Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Access control
Patrolling docks, and fence perimeters ensuring no unauthorized individuals gain access
Signing in and out ship crews and passengers
WHO WE’RE SEEKING
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Be aged 19 or older
Be professional, reliable and recognize the proper chain of command
Have a clear criminal record check
Submit a comprehensive resume with your application
Be required to complete First Aid at the Emergency Level (1 Day)
Be able to communicate effectively in English
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:
Climb multiple flights of stairs with ease
Navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset
READY TO JOIN US?
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.
Newfoundland & Labrador
City/Town
St. John's
Closing Date
June 25, 2026
Hours
Casual On call as needed, days/nights/weekends
THE ROLE:
Commissionaires’ NL provides security services to Irving Terminal (Southside Road). We are seeking to hire a casual security guard.
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
Health & drug benefits for eligible employees
Free uniforms and equipment
High-quality, formal, and on-job training
Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Access control
Patrolling docks, and fence perimeters ensuring no unauthorized individuals gain access
Signing in and out ship crews and passengers
WHO WE’RE SEEKING
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Be aged 19 or older
Be professional, reliable and recognize the proper chain of command
Have a clear criminal record check
Submit a comprehensive resume with your application
Be required to complete First Aid at the Emergency Level (1 Day)
Be able to communicate effectively in English
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:
Climb multiple flights of stairs with ease
Navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset
READY TO JOIN US?
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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