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Fingerprinting

Commissionaires is RCMP accredited to capture fingerprints and submit them directly to the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services for processing.
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Criminal Record Checks

When you need a basic criminal record check, the most convenient, discrete and fastest way is to apply online, directly to the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC).
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Background Checks

Commissionaires offers a complete suite of background screening services, both in person and online.
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Pre-employment Screening

Commissionaires specializes in pre-employment screening and background checks of your potential employees.
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Record Suspensions (Pardons)

Commissionaires helps Canadians apply for, and successfully receive, a record suspension (previously known as a pardon).
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US Entry Waivers

Commissionaires can assist you with our easy, confidential and affordable USA entry waiver service.
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Oaths and Affidavits

Commissionaires provides accredited officers who are authorized to validate your sworn statements and documents.
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Security Guards

Security Guarding

Our expert security guards prevent and diffuse issues, administer first aid, and manage security situations.
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Non-Core Policing

4,000 commissionaires support law enforcement across the country so that sworn officers can focus on the job only they can do.
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Mobile Patrol

Our mobile patrol team proactively patrols and physically checks your premises during times that are critical for you.
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HomeWatch

Don’t take risks with your home or property when you’re away. Commissionaires will ensure your residence is secure in your absence.
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Security Consulting

Our certified security consultants have the advanced skills and extensive security experience required to provide advice and guidance.
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Administration and Management

Whether you need temporary, part-time or full-time support, we routinely staff many types of non-security positions.
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Investigations

Our corporate investigators have extensive training and background in domestic and international policing, as well as public and private sector investigations.
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Careers

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Careers for veterans

If you have served in the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP, we have opportunities for you, no matter where you live.

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Citizen Employee

Careers for General Public

Commissionaires is always looking for responsible team members.

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Latest Updates

Securing a Brave New World

By Stephen Grant, Risk & Resilience Advisor, Commissionaires Nova Scotia

The world will change. Whether for good or for bad is yet to be determined and rests largely in our...

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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...

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Three Commissionaires receive Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation

The Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Hon. Lawrence MacAulay presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to 29 recipients at a special ceremony in Hamilton on July...

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Chris Lythgo confirmed Commissionaires National Chair

Retired Col. Chris Lythgo, CD was confirmed National Chair during the Commissionaires’ Annual General Meeting held today in Winnipeg. He replaces retired Vice-Admiral Duncan (Dusty) Miller, CMM MSC CD RCN whose three-year term had concluded.
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