Security Guard
Company
AFIMAC Canada
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
US$20 an hour
Posted
27 days ago
Via
via Workstream
Job Description
AFIMAC is seeking licensed Security Guards for upcoming projects throughout the province of Alberta
• **Please note this is a temporary contract position, so it may not be suitable to someone currently working full time***
• $20.00 per hour before overtime
• Hotel accommodations provided when required
• $30 per diem when lodging required
• Contract length 1-120 days
AFIMAC Security Guards are deployed to various types of assignments including:
• Labour Disruptions
• Organized protests
• Man made crisis/disasters (crime scenes, structural fires ,etc.)
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
To be eligible to work for AFIMAC you must meet the following criteria:
• Possess a valid security guard license in the province of Alberta
• Flexibility and a willingness to travel on short notice within your home province to projects for extended periods of time (minimum 4 week commitment)
• Ability to work 84 hours per week: 12 hour shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Able to sit, walk, stand, and or drive for extended periods of time
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Be a Canadian resident and legally entitled to work in Canada
• Previous experience dealing with confrontational situations and having the ability to de-escalate with little to no supervision
• Excellent report writing skills
AFIMAC is a global risk management and elite security company. For more than 40 years, AFIMAC has helped image-conscious companies and organizations across the globe to plan and execute services that mitigate and eliminate risk. AFIMAC prides itself in the long-term partnerships it establishes with clients to protect people and property in times of crisis and in regular business operations.
AFIMAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
• **Please note this is a temporary contract position, so it may not be suitable to someone currently working full time***
• $20.00 per hour before overtime
• Hotel accommodations provided when required
• $30 per diem when lodging required
• Contract length 1-120 days
AFIMAC Security Guards are deployed to various types of assignments including:
• Labour Disruptions
• Organized protests
• Man made crisis/disasters (crime scenes, structural fires ,etc.)
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
To be eligible to work for AFIMAC you must meet the following criteria:
• Possess a valid security guard license in the province of Alberta
• Flexibility and a willingness to travel on short notice within your home province to projects for extended periods of time (minimum 4 week commitment)
• Ability to work 84 hours per week: 12 hour shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Able to sit, walk, stand, and or drive for extended periods of time
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Be a Canadian resident and legally entitled to work in Canada
• Previous experience dealing with confrontational situations and having the ability to de-escalate with little to no supervision
• Excellent report writing skills
AFIMAC is a global risk management and elite security company. For more than 40 years, AFIMAC has helped image-conscious companies and organizations across the globe to plan and execute services that mitigate and eliminate risk. AFIMAC prides itself in the long-term partnerships it establishes with clients to protect people and property in times of crisis and in regular business operations.
AFIMAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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Quick answers about Welder Jobs
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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.
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