Security-Guards for hire
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Most popular skills
Surveillance9%Security8%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years28%3-5 years26%6-10 years30%Current company
Blackbird Security
Commissionaires
Paladin SecurityTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years26%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Sep. 8, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $46,458 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,602 – $58,967 yearly
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Security Guard
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDriving+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSurveillanceSupervising ExperienceComputer OperationComputer SkillsSecurity Guard
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
SecurityClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceDriving LicenceProserveSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHindiWriting SkillsDance PerformanceSecurity Guard
Langley, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationSecurityFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationIncident ManagementIncident ResponseCCTVSurveillanceDe-Escalation TechniquesSECURITY GUARD
Scarborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCommunication SkillsFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceIncident ReportingDe-Escalation Techniques+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSurveillancePatrollingSecurityCCTVSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Security Guard
Burnaby, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood HandlingHospitality+4 moreSkills
Public SpeakingSecurityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportHospitalityDocument PreparationSecurity Guard
Toronto, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Certificat De Premiers Soins De BasePermis D'agent De SécuritéRCRCertification RCRSoins Immédiats En RéanimationMembre De L'oiioSkills
Certificat De Premiers Soins De BaseCompétences En CommunicationGestion Du TempsSystèmes De Contrôle D'accèsProtocoles D'escalade ComportementaleSystème De Vidéosurveillance
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What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
The average time to fill a security guard role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security-guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: surveillance, security and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security-guards include: Security, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security guard in Canada, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security-guards have 7 years of professional experience.
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