Commissionaires

Commissionaires Headquarters Location

National Office
100 Gloucester Street, Suite 201
Ottawa ON K2P 0A4
Canada

Commissionaires Photos

  • Image of every CEO/Board member since 1925 - celebrating almost 95 years of tradition.
  • Corporate HQ - Lobby
  • Social Mandate
  • In class training and production studio for online training
About Commissionaires
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 vary between Divisions. Please verify with your hiring manager what options are available to you.

Flexible employment opportunities.
• Opportunities for growth, from security guard to CEO
• Full-time, part-time, casual, and transitional employment opportunities available
• Equal opportunity employer
• We hire and support reservists and military spouses
A national security company run by Canadians, for Canadians.
• Ranked one of Canada’s top 300 employers by Forbes 2016 through 2019, the only security company with this recognition for two consecutive years (2018-2019)
• The only national not-for-profit security solutions provider
• Canada’s largest private sector employer of veterans
Dynamic range of opportunities, across the country.
• Guarding
• Investigations
• By-law enforcement
• Non-core policing
• Monitoring
• Cyber security
• Mobile response
Frequently asked questions:
Does Commissionaires only hire veterans?
Answer: No. Although Commissionaires has a social mandate to employ veterans, we always accept qualified applicants interested in and committed to improving the well-being and safety of Canadians.

Does Commissionaires train its employees?
Answer: Each Division offers training for a variety of services from security guarding and first aid, through to customer service and use of force. Inquire with your local Division to determine which courses are offered in your area.

Do I have to pay for training?
Answer: Pricing and availability vary across the country. Inquire with your local Division to determine what is available and if any fees apply.

Does Commissionaires teach the security guard licensing course?
Answer: Yes. All of our Divisions deliver a provincially-sanctioned security guard training course. Fees may apply in some cases. Inquire with your local Division to determine if fees apply.

Will Commissionaires teach me the course even if I am not an employee?
Answer: Yes. Commissionaires will train you even if you are not an employee. However, fees will be applied and priority for class space is given those training to become a commissionaire. Fees will vary between Divisions. Inquire with your local Division to determine current pricing.

Do you offer benefits?
Answer: Many of our Divisions have invested in benefits packages for their employees. Please inquire with your local Division to determine if a benefits package is available in your area.

Number of Employees in Commissionaires

10,000+

Commissionaires Revenue

£18m to £73m (GBP)