Event Security Guard – Ottawa (Smart Serve Required)
Ottawa, CanadaCompany
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs in Canada
What is the hourly wage range for security guard jobs (NOC 64410) in Canada in 2026?
As per Government of Canada's Job Bank, security guards earn $16.00 per hour at the low wage level, $18.50 per hour median, and $25.00 per hour at the high wage level nationally. Full-time annual salaries range from $33,280 to $52,000 based on 2,080 hours per year. Wages are higher in territories like Nunavut at $28.00 per hour median.
Do I need a license to work as a security guard in Ontario, and what is the cost in 2026?
As per Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General, a security guard licence is mandatory, costs $80 to obtain, and is valid for 2 years. Applicants must complete 40 hours of approved training costing $100-$200, pass an exam, and provide a criminal record check with fingerprints ($65 fee). Renewals cost $70 every 2 years.
What work permit is required for international job seekers applying for security guard jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, security guards under NOC 64410 (TEER 4) need an employer-specific work permit via Temporary Foreign Worker Program with positive LMIA, where employers pay $1,000 LMIA fee. The work permit application fee is $155, valid up to 3 years with extensions possible. Processing takes 2-4 months.
What education, training, and experience are needed for entry-level security guard jobs in Canada?
As per Government of Canada's Job Bank, secondary school completion is usually required along with 1-3 months of on-the-job training for NOC 64410 roles. A provincial licence, first aid/CPR certification, and clean criminal record are mandatory in regulated provinces. No prior experience is needed for most entry-level positions.
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