Event Security Guard – Ottawa (Smart Serve Required)
Company
Sword Security – Ottawa
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
19 days ago
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Job Description
Sword are now recruiting for Seasonal Event Security Guards for TD Place, Ottawa!
Join the team of one of the premier event security and crowd management organizations in Ontario. If you are forward thinking, passionate about delivering service excellence and have a great work ethic we want you on our Ottawa TD Place team!
At TD Place you will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team of people at some of Ottawa’s highest profile events from the RedBlacks, Panda Games to the Ottawa 67s.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver best in class security service for TD Place.
• Deliver excellent customer care to our clients and their guests.
• Implement venue and event security processes
• Ensure compliance with standards and venue regulations.
• Appreciate the value of every guest who attends the event.
• Monitor crowd movements and behaviour.
• Flexible working arrangements, select the shifts that work best for you.
• Part-Time/Seasonal hours.
Key requirements
• A minimum of 1 year’s security experience in the Ontario security sector.
• Hold a Valid Security licence, a valid First Aid Cert, a Smart Serve Licence
• Outstanding communication skills
• Have a passion for working with others to deliver a great event experience.
• The ability to work weekends.
• Ability to work and be on your feet for up to 10 hours.
• Bring a positive welcoming attitude to your role.
• French language fluency an advantage
Salary: $20 per hour
About Us:
Sword Security is an international award winning company providing security, crowd management and risk management services to the entertainment and hospitality industry. We are a No. 1 supplier in event and hospitality security services and our aim is to continue to maintain this position by providing exceptional service to our clients and their customers. Our mission is to enable our clients to focus on their core business as our talented team members deliver exceptional safety and security services. We put our customers and delivering on their requirements at the heart of everything we do. We appreciate, invest and develop our amazing employees to bring out the best in them as they are our greatest asset.
Join the team of one of the premier event security and crowd management organizations in Ontario. If you are forward thinking, passionate about delivering service excellence and have a great work ethic we want you on our Ottawa TD Place team!
At TD Place you will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team of people at some of Ottawa’s highest profile events from the RedBlacks, Panda Games to the Ottawa 67s.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver best in class security service for TD Place.
• Deliver excellent customer care to our clients and their guests.
• Implement venue and event security processes
• Ensure compliance with standards and venue regulations.
• Appreciate the value of every guest who attends the event.
• Monitor crowd movements and behaviour.
• Flexible working arrangements, select the shifts that work best for you.
• Part-Time/Seasonal hours.
Key requirements
• A minimum of 1 year’s security experience in the Ontario security sector.
• Hold a Valid Security licence, a valid First Aid Cert, a Smart Serve Licence
• Outstanding communication skills
• Have a passion for working with others to deliver a great event experience.
• The ability to work weekends.
• Ability to work and be on your feet for up to 10 hours.
• Bring a positive welcoming attitude to your role.
• French language fluency an advantage
Salary: $20 per hour
About Us:
Sword Security is an international award winning company providing security, crowd management and risk management services to the entertainment and hospitality industry. We are a No. 1 supplier in event and hospitality security services and our aim is to continue to maintain this position by providing exceptional service to our clients and their customers. Our mission is to enable our clients to focus on their core business as our talented team members deliver exceptional safety and security services. We put our customers and delivering on their requirements at the heart of everything we do. We appreciate, invest and develop our amazing employees to bring out the best in them as they are our greatest asset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for security guards in Ontario starting January 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, the minimum wage for security guards in Ontario is CAD 17.50 per hour effective January 1 2026. Security guards receive 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked beyond 44 in a week.
Do international applicants need a work permit for security guard jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, foreign nationals require a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program before starting any security guard role. LMIA approval is mandatory except for intra-company transfers or CUSMA professionals.
What education and licensing are required to become a security guard in British Columbia in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, applicants must complete a 40-hour basic security training course and obtain a valid BC Security Worker Licence from the Ministry of Public Safety. A clean criminal record check dated within 6 months is also mandatory.
How many hours per week can security guards legally work in Alberta with required rest periods in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, security guards in Alberta are limited to 12 hours per day and 60 hours per week maximum. They must receive at least 8 consecutive hours of rest between shifts and 24 hours off every 7 days.
