2 AMS CARGO COMMISSIONAIRE

Offered in: Kingston & Region

POSITION: Commissionaire CM GL3

LOCATION: 2 AMS CFB Trenton

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: existing vacancies: 1

HOURS OF WORK:
• Full-Time
• Monday to Friday, may be required on weekends or holidays
• 8-hour shifts

RATE OF PAY: $27.27 per hour

BENEFITS:
• Dental Care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life Insurance
• Group RRSP
• Vision care

EFFECTIVE: October 20, 2025, or dependent on candidate’s availability

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Occasional exposure to temperature variations when working on the warehouse floor or outdoors and going to other buildings may be exposure to inclement weather.
• Occasional exposure to loud noises, dust, exhaust fumes and hazardous material and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be used.
• Standing, walking, lifting and carrying lightweight to medium-weight items up to 50 pounds without the use of mechanical apparatus.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Cargo Commissionaire role is to provide security and documentation related tasks within Cargo / Shipping and Receiving section.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
• must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills,
• must be able to communicate in a calm and confident manner regardless of circumstances,
• must be able to interact with people in a concise and professional manner,
• must be able to maintain Commissionaires and client confidentiality,
• must be able to utilize any proprietary programs in use by/for the designated site/client,
• must be physically able to conduct vehicle or foot patrols at site buildings and locations,
• must be able to work independently or as part of a team,
• should possess excellent computer skills, including experience with specialized secure networks and all Microsoft products i.e., Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, and should possess experience with online scheduling apps.
• must have strong time management and task completion skills
• must have high attention to detail and accuracy
• must adhere to all policies, regulations, and SOPs
• must have Initiative and problem-solving abilities in challenging situations
• must have clear and professional communication within the Chain of Command
• must have accountability and reliability in daily responsibilities
• must have commitment to maintaining a respectful and productive work environment
• must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within 120 days of being hired.

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Level II – Secret (requires 10 years minimum Canadian residency)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• represent the Commissionaires and the client professionally at all times including personal conduct, dress, and appearance,
• read, remain current with, and follow all Commissionaires policies, Terms & Conditions of Employment
• read, remain current with, maintain, and follow all client & site SOPs/post instructions,
• Ensuring all areas (DC Cage, Attractive Cage, Fridge Freezer) have been accounted for on a daily basis, especially before outgoing flights are finalized.
• Performing building security checks and building lock-up duties as required. Including inspection of Attractive Cage (verifying contents of the cage to list on the computer), conducting walk arounds of the warehouse to ensure general safety and security, and unlocking exterior doors at beginning and locking exterior doors at end of shift.
• Confirming Ammo Cage registry is up to date.
• Ensuring procedures are followed IAW 2 Air Mov Sqn SOP Chapter 13 –Attractive Cage, including bonded freight, register upkeep, and temperature-controlled items.
• Following policies pertaining to receiving bond material, including CBSA, CFIA and Dangerous Goods regulations.
• Performing an inspection of shipments retuning to Canada to include correct packaging, labelling, and documentation including Customs and Dangerous goods as required, via road or air.
• Employing proper offloading and security, as required, for all shipments.
• Receiving cargo from carriers or other sections, IAW current policies, regulations, and SOPs.
• Liaising with freight carriers as required.
• Drafting messages / faxes / e-mails as required, for all acknowledge priorities, outsize, or secure shipments.
• Liaising with CBSA WRT the processing, inspection and handling of all goods returning to Canada; and
• Performing other duties as assigned by IC Cargo Ops.
• record, advise/report on any unusual site activity to the appropriate supervisor/client including any actions/remedies and/or official reporting undertaken, as required,
• generate appropriate security and incident reports, as required,
• maintain a dialogue with the Site/District Supervisor and the client at all times, and
• perform any other required security related duties, as detailed by the Site Supervisor/District Manager and/or as reasonably requested by the client.

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for consideration for this position, you must have the following qualifications:
• Secret Clearence (requires 10 years minimum Canadian residency)
• Valid Ontario Security License
• Valid Emergency CPR First Aid with AED
• Driver’s License
• Driver’s Abstract
• Clean CPIC and Background Check

Proof of Qualifications will be required.

The training to obtain the following certifications will be provided to the successful candidate

• 404s, and
• Forklift Certification

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are requested to submit .pdf copies of the listed documents completing ONE submission only as follows:

Applications via Website (external applicants)
Applicants must submit:

1. A cover letter specific to the position
2. A current Résumé,
3. A completed application form,
4. Security Licence, and
5. First Aid certificate.
   

Applications via Email (only for currently serving commissionaires)

Commissionaires must submit:

1. A cover letter specific to the position, and
2. A current Résumé.

directly to enrollment clerk at [email protected]

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications for this position will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday 8 October 2025.

NOTES:
The Commissionaires Kingston and Region use multiple job platforms that may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their platforms to screen applicants.

All security work is 24/7 up to 40 hours per week and overtime is possible.

Submissions from currently serving Commissionaires for all Union locations and supervisory positions will be prioritized over external applicants.

Incomplete, multiple submissions or unsolicited submissions may not be processed in a timely fashion or may be removed from the applicant pool entirely.

Although the Commissionaires prefers to hire military, RCMP and police service veterans we remain an equal opportunity employer that strives to ensure an inclusive and diverse workplace. Our vetting, interviewing, and hiring practices employ the same focus towards inclusivity and diversity in order to provide as barrier free an environment as is possible.

Selection of any candidate is subject to client approval.

Only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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All job applicants must be residents of Canada.

Please download our Career Application Form, fill out and re-upload it below to complete your application submission.

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Are you available to start work within the next 2-3 months? *YesNo

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Please specify the days and hours of the week that you are available to work on a regular basis *

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