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PHOTO RECAP: Outstanding Commissionaires Receive Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for Public Service

Seventeen remarkable commissionaires have received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee (QPJ) medal, commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s ascension to the throne and subsequent 70 years of public service. The QPJ medal was one of the last decorations of honour Her Majesty approved before her passing late last year. It recognizes outstanding volunteers, members of the Canadian Armed … Read more ›

Commissionaire turned Special Constable

He is Daniel Bishop, commissionaire-turned-special-constable with Peel Police. He worked with us for one year at the Ontario Financing Authority & Canadian Pension Investment Board (CPPIB) where he gained valuable training and work experience that would lead him to his new career. Daniel applied to Peel Police after graduating from Police Foundations in 2019. He … Read more ›

Running for distance—literally and figuratively

A professor handed Matt a magazine filled with job ads. Among them was an ad for Commissionaires. Our social mandate and accreditation with RCMP checked a few important boxes for Matt who had family members who had served. So, he decided to apply. What started off as just a summer job while finishing his diploma … Read more ›

Veterans: An employer’s secret weapon

Employers have access to a remarkable workforce with valuable experience in highly regimented, detail-oriented, team environments. Commissionaires recently partnered with Environics to gain a better understanding of the employment needs and aspirations of the modern veteran. The research revealed a number of key insights regarding Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and RCMP veterans. “This is incredibly … Read more ›

What veterans want in their post-service career

Skilled veterans seek a healthier work-life balance as they leave service, but there is no one-size-fits-all job solution, according to a new study conducted by Commissionaires. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are leaving their service careers earlier, with more education. Census data released by Statistics Canada in … Read more ›

The Centennial Baton arrives at Commissionnaires du Québec

Historically, the marshal’s baton is a decorated object, a symbol of military power. In France, it was the highest military distinction. Like the royal regalia, it is an emblem with a strong symbolic dimension. The baton is also found in the scouts. Decorated and provided with a pennant, it proudly displays the colors and the … Read more ›