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 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 2024 Not-For-Profit of the Year and benefit from:

• Competitive pay rate 
• Health, drug, and dental benefits
• Life and accident insurance
• Annual vacation leave, plus up to 3 paid personal days per year
• 10 paid Sick Days per year
  
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Commissionaires Retirement Savings Program (RRSP/TFSA matching)
• Free uniforms and equipment (if applicable)
• High-quality, formal, and paid on-the-job training
• Annual paid loyalty award
• Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
• Advancement opportunities within a large, national organisation 

THE ROLE

Position: Site Supervisor
Competition Number: CNS 2026-04-20
Location: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax
Reports to: HRM District Manager

Working Hours: 0700-1500 Monday-Friday (some weekend and/or overtime will be required/necessary)
Hourly Wage: $20.22 per hour

Closing Date: May 4, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities:

This individual is under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

• Advise the CFO or their representative of issues/concerns as they occur
• Implement the policy of the CFO
• Ensure sufficient number of security personnel on duty at all times
• Supervise all security shifts ensuring that all members are properly trained and current in their duties
• Carry out administration functions for Security, submitting returns and pay sheets as required
• Ensure the proper dress, conduct and discipline of the Security personnel
• Maintain key and visitor control records
• During day shift, monitor alarms and direct staff
• Assign duties to all Security staff
• Arrange for shift replacement as required
• Call in maintenance persons as required
• Monitor CCTV feed for incidents, pull footage for investigation as required
• Inform the designated persons of any unusual incidents or occurrences
• Ensure proper completion of reports and forms when required

WHO WE’RE SEEKING

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• Be aged 19 or older;
• Be legally eligible to work in Canada;
• Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted;
• Be able to provide fingerprints and complete a criminal record check;
• Be eligible to apply for, and attain, Government of Canada secret security clearance;
• Be able to communicate effectively in English

Qualifications and Skills
The incumbent must possess the following experience, skills, and attributes:

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgement and decision making in emergency situations
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing situations
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead a team focused on the common goal of providing superior service to the client
• Computer proficiency using MS Suite software
• Superior attention to detail
• Due to the scheduled hours, reliable transportation is required
• Valid, graduates NS driver’s license required

READY TO JOIN US?

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.