February 17, 2016 marks the beginning of a 3-year hospital security contract with Island Health awarded to the Corps of Commissionaires (Victoria, the Islands and Yukon Division), Vancouver Island’s largest and most experienced security company. The Commissionaires will provide static and mobile security, alarm response and patient watch services to 21 Island Health facilities across … Read more ›
globeadvisor.com Winnipeg, Manitoba Consumer Choice Award is thrilled to announce the 2016 Top Service Providers in their respective sectors for the Winnipeg Area. We would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to all this year's winners; your dedication to superior service has resonated with the people of Winnipeg. Each year across Canada, Consumer Choice Award gathers … Read more ›
By Mirelle Sylvester, Ottawa Life You probably see a Commissionaire or two every day. You may even spot one when you're travelling through an airport. They stand out with the white or blue crisp button down-shirts, sweaters, and epaulets and you may notice that some are wearing military medals too. That's because Commissionaires are primarily … Read more ›
By Martin Zellig, Voxair Photojournalist. When he worked as a dispatcher at 17 Wing some years ago, Chief Warrant Officer of Commissionaires Dean Smith sometimes received unusual requests from base members. One request in particular stands out in his memory. It was a call from a women, the wife of CAF member, in the PMQs … Read more ›
The national office of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires announces that Captain Harry Harsch, RCN (Ret’d) has joined the organization in the role of Chief of Staff. Captain Harsch replaces Colonel Doug Briscoe (Ret’d). The appointment is effective January 15, 2016. “I am proud to be joining such an honourable organization, dedicated to providing employment … Read more ›
The recent federal government report estimating the number of homeless veterans in Canada is another manifestation of how difficult life after the military can be. The transition from serving in the armed forces to finding a second career in the civilian world can be very challenging, despite the leadership skills and training veterans have to … Read more ›