Media Release

Commissionaires Introduces a Diversity Scholarship in Honour of African Heritage Month

Halifax, NS – Commissionaires Nova Scotia is announcing enhancements to its annual scholarship program, including a 33% bump in award amounts and a dedicated award for applicants from historically underrepresented groups. As part of its benefits program for employees, each year Commissionaires provides a limited number of scholarships to spouses, children or grandchildren of serving … Read more ›

Halifax Port Authority Awards Multi-Year Security Contract to Commissionaires

Halifax, NS – Commissionaires Nova Scotia has been selected by the Halifax Port Authority for the provision of security-related services, including surveillance monitoring, patrolling, and access control. The initial term of the contract is one year with the option to renew annually for two additional years. Commissionaires has been HPA’s security partner for over a … Read more ›

Commissionaires awarded Health PEI security contract

Charlottetown, PE – Commissionaires NB & PEI Division has been selected by Health PEI for the provision of security services at five healthcare facilities across the province. The multiyear contract, which commenced on December 1, 2020, will employ a combination of 75 full and part-time people. Locations included in the contract are Queen Elizabeth Hospital, … Read more ›

Commissionaires NBPEI Names Bob Ferguson as Chief Executive Officer

For Immediate Release Saint John, NB – Bob Ferguson appointed CEO effective September 20, 2020; interim CEO Brad White to reassume position on the Board of Governors. The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island Division (CCCNBPEI) today announced that its Board of Governors has appointed Bob Ferguson as Chief Executive Officer. … Read more ›

Commissionaires announces Commodore Mark Watson as new Chief of Staff

Commodore Mark Watson, CD MA MBA CMA-CPA ICD.C RCN (Ret’d) takes over as Commissionaires Chief of Staff, today. Mark will be responsible for building on the solid foundation and momentum achieved by his predecessor, Captain Harry Harsch, OMM CD RCN (Ret’d), who is retiring after five years with the organization. “Commissionaires is a truly unique … Read more ›

Forbes recognizes Commissionaires as one of Canada’s best employers for the fifth consecutive year

Ottawa, ON (February 7, 2020) – For the fifth year in a row, Commissionaires has been named one of Canada’s top 300 employers by Forbes Magazine. Commissionaires is the only security provider to make the list for five consecutive years and the only not-for-profit security company to be included on this year’s list. “Our strength is … Read more ›