Dawn to Earth

Dawn Manderson, who hails from Brampton, has always been well-versed in hard work. Her childhood days were spent on her family’s dairy farm where she had many responsibilities. However, the farm was eventually sold. Dawn reflects, “It’s mind-boggling to think that all my childhood memories are now buried under a Canadian Tire distribution centre.” In due … Read more ›

Northern Alberta Division CEO Retires Following 16 ½ Years with the Corps

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) John Slater joined Commissionaires as CEO of our Northern Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories Division following nearly 32 years of serving in the Canadian Army as an Infantry Officer. In speaking of his transition out of the military and how he came to be with Commissionaires, John shared that in fact, “Commissionaires … Read more ›

Six Promising Scholars Earn Educational Awards from Commissionaires NS

This year’s recipients are all family members of serving commissionaires. They represent some of Nova Scotia’s finest youths, with impressive academic resumes, a high level of community involvement, and great aspirations for the future. Each of the following students was presented with $2,000 to assist with their studies: Ryan Hennessey of Truro, NS 1st year … Read more ›

Commissionaires NS Teams Up with Buckingham Security to Offer Ultimate Workplace Safety Package to Nova Scotia Clients

Halifax, NS – Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS), the province’s premier provider of security and background screening services, and Buckingham Security Ltd., a Regina-based workplace conflict and business investigations specialist, are joining forces to provide companies throughout Nova Scotia with a comprehensive suite of security services. The two organizations will remain independent but have agreed to … Read more ›

Celebrating Exemplary Leadership: Meet the National Commissionaires Supervisor of the Year for 2023

Congratulations to Commissionaire (Major) Lillian Roy for being named the 2023 National Commissionaires Supervisor of the Year. With ten years of service to the company, Lillian has shown exceptional leadership as the Site Supervisor of the National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ) in Ottawa. She oversees one of Commissionaires’ largest contracts, managing 400 employees at 60 posts. … Read more ›

Lisette Hachey joins Commissionaires NS as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Commissionaires Nova Scotia, the province’s premier provider of security and background screening services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisette Hachey as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Her first day in the role is today, August 8, 2023. Originally from New Brunswick, Lisette is a Chartered Public Accountant with more than 30 years of experience, … Read more ›