Start Your Career in Security – No Experience Needed

Start Your Career in Security – No Experience Needed


Company
Commissionaires Ottawa
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$19 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
Join Commissionaires Ottawa as a Security Guard. Whether you’re coming from retail, hospitality, warehouse, trades, or customer service; we’ll help you build a career in security. No prior experience required; we provide full training and licensing prep.

Why Work With Us?
• Competitive hourly wages
• Health & dental benefits for you and your family
• Paid vacation & RRSP matching to help plan your future
• Free uniforms and training
• Referral bonuses, service awards & second-language subsidies

What You’ll Do
• Greet visitors and monitor access at reception areas
• Patrol sites indoors and outdoors to keep people safe
• Operate security systems and complete daily reporting
• Assist the public and respond professionally to situations

What You Need
• No security experience required; your customer service, warehouse, or retail skills transfer well
• Must be able to obtain an Ontario Security Guard License (we’ll guide you through it)
• Must be eligible for Secret-Level Security Clearance (PSPC) – requires 2 valid government-issued IDs (we’ll support you through the process)
• Reliable, professional, and customer-focused
• Comfortable working shifts and outdoors in all weather

Apply Today

Take the first step into a stable career with full benefits and growth opportunities at Commissionaires Ottawa. Apply now — we’ll provide the support and training to help you succeed.

NOTE: Only those candidates that meet the specified requirements will be considered for this position. Candidates that do not meet the requirements may be considered for similar opportunities.

Commissionaires’ values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender and age.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Commissionaires’ Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Commissionaires’ hiring process.

Commissionaires-Ottawa does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.

We appreciate all who apply, however we will only be contacting candidates of interest.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in Ontario as of January 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the minimum wage for welders in Ontario is $17.50 per hour effective January 1 2026. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 44 hours in a work week.
Q What work permit documents are required for international welders applying to jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, international welders need a valid work permit supported by a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment issued in 2026. Applicants must also submit a job offer letter, passport, and proof of Red Seal certification or equivalent.
Q What education and certification are required to qualify for welder jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, welders must hold a provincial apprenticeship certificate or Red Seal endorsement valid in 2026. A minimum of 4,500 hours of documented work experience plus Grade 12 math and science credits are mandatory for certification.
Q What documents must be submitted when applying for welder jobs through the federal skilled trades program in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, applicants submit a completed Express Entry profile, language test results from 2025 or 2026, educational credential assessment, and proof of at least two years full-time welding experience within the last five years.
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