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Ten Exceptional Students Receive Financial Support from the Commissionaires National Bursary Program

Students across Canada are receiving valuable support from Commissionaires to pursue their educational dreams. This academic year, four recipients are the children or grandchildren of commissionaires, while six are active commissionaires themselves. “We wish this year’s recipients the best of luck on their educational journey,” said Dave Madeira, Chair, Commissionaires National Honours and Awards Committee. … 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 ›

Generations of Service

In many respects, John Atkin was meant to be a part of Commissionaires. “Commissionaires has always been very good to me and my family over the past 40 years,” John said. “I can’t imagine working for another security company.” John’s grandfather, Jerry Doiron, a second world war veteran, and his uncle Raymond Doiron were commissionaires … Read more ›