On this day in 1938, Commissionaires Nova Scotia opened its doors for business. To commemorate the day, here are eight significant milestones that helped us get to 85 years: On January 24, 1938, CNS becomes part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires with only 20 men, all former members of the permanent force. On March … Read more ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›