Security Supervisor - Nova Institute Truro

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the 2025 Canadian Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs)- Outstanding Partnership, we are a part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, our parent federation employing over 22,000 commissionaires across Canada. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Nova Scotians.
We're looking for individuals who are dependable, observant, and committed to making a difference. As a Security Guard, you'll help create safe, welcoming environments through proactive patrols, strong customer service, and a professional presence while supporting the diverse needs of our clients and communities.
We are recognized for providing the highest quality of security services in Nova Scotia, with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.
WHAT WE OFFER
A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology in the security industry across Nova Scotia.
Join the 2025 OSPA Award Winning Team and benefit from:
Health, drug, and dental benefits
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage (AD&D)
RRSP/TFSA matching
Free uniforms and equipment
High-quality, formal, and on-job training
Annual, earned paid loyalty award
Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization
THE ROLE
Position: Security Supervisor
Competition Number: CNS 2026-09-21
Reports to: Northern District Manager
Responsible For: Supervision, coaching, and administration of shift personnel
Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (subject to change - there may be operational requirements that require flexible hours during the week and weekends)
Wage: $28.18 per hour
Closing Date: Oct 6, 2026
Duties and Responsibilities:
While duties vary by assignment, the responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to:
• Ensuring the appropriate level of staffing is met, for CNS to meet the service level requirements of our contract
• Managing the site cost centre for staffing, overtime and equipment
• Escort contractors throughout the facility and oversee the assignment and tracking of radios, keys, and PPAs.
• Positively and effectively coach, motivate, discipline and provide feedback when necessary
• Work with internal stakeholders to fill any outstanding site staffing requirements
• Ensuring timely and accurate delivery of communication, including all Incident Reports
• Keeping the District Manager and other stakeholders apprised of all events and incidents as applicable
• Administrative control of records, incidents, and security infraction reports
• Ensure SWI’s (Site Work Instructions), dress standards, and safety equipment regulations are adhered to
• Coordinate and audit all required site-specific training
• Ensure monthly Operational Health & Safety reports are completed and submitted
• Provide direction, assistance and leadership during emergencies
• Implement shift scheduling and shift relief as required, and complete shift reports as required
• Completing administrative duties as required
• Supervising training of new Commissionaires
• Managing all security clearances for new employees
Additional Responsibilities:
• Preparing reports relating to personnel management issues
• Manage security and safety of personnel visits by maintenance staff and contractors
• Being a highly active/visible champion for workplace health and safety, as well as participate in OHS meetings
Candidates must:
Be aged 19 or older.
Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
Be eligible to apply for, and pass.
Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability
Emergency First Aid & CPR
Be able to communicate effectively in English.
Qualifications and Skills
The incumbent must demonstrate experience with the following key qualifications, skills, and attributes:
Be qualified in, or have the ability to pass, CNS advanced leadership/management training courses (CSC 1 and 2)
Comfortable in use of computers and computer-based applications
Possess excellent customer service skills.
Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgement and decision making during emergency or high stress situations.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing situations.
Highly professional and discreet
Excellent coaching, negotiating, and mentoring abilities.
Experience in On-Watch application considered an asset.
READY TO APPLY?
Our goal is to create an inclusive, diverse workplace representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. At Commissionaires we support, value, and respect the different views, cultures and experiences of our employees, clients, business partners and community members. We welcome applicants that identify as Indigenous/Aboriginals, or African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons, or Persons with Disabilities, or Persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQ+ community or others who reflect the diversity of Nova Scotian communities. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or during the application process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Employment type
Hourly

Work arrangement
No