RCMP veteran Ron Gosselin is one of the reasons Commissionaires exists. We know that the transition from military or police to civilian life isn’t easy. That’s why we feature people like Ron: to illustrate working at Commissionaires as a bridge into the civilian working world. Our purpose, our mandate is to provide ex-military, as well … Read more ›
What do you do when you’re time strapped and you need criminal record checks for all of your employees – yesterday? First Air project manager Suzan Park MacLeod, called Commissionaires. “When I learned that criminal record checks were needed and that it involved fingerprinting, I was concerned that we couldn’t get this done in time,” … Read more ›
A few weeks ago, a Commissionaire from Montreal helped a man through life-threatening situation. He had trouble breathing and, as our Commissionaire called for backup, the victim lost consciousness. Here’s how you can help if you see someone in a similar situation: Be Prepared The best thing you do can in an emergency is to … Read more ›
When Commissionaires think security, we think prevention. We look for potential security concerns and address them before there’s a problem. Commissionaires scan, plan and prevent. Repeat. Learn how you can secure your home by thinking like a Commissionaire: Find the Weak Spots Whether it’s a shoddy side door or an unpatrolled parking lot, Commissionaires are … Read more ›
If you’ve made a mistake in your past and you don’t want it appearing on a background check – perhaps one you need for a volunteer position or a pre-employment screening – Commissionaires can help. While we can’t erase your criminal record completely, Commissionaires can help you with a record suspension (formerly called a pardon). … Read more ›
The cybercrime goes like this: Your computer freezes. A message from the “Police Cybercrime Investigation Department” appears onscreen saying you must pay $100 or face criminal prosecution for a slew of possible offenses like copyright violation, gambling and infecting other computers with a virus. If you pay, the message reads, your computer will be unlocked … Read more ›