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Tenant Screening

Gain peace of mind that you are renting to trustworthy, reliable tenants.
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Security Guards

Security Guards

The largest provider of security guards and officers in Nova Scotia. Leading Halifax based guarding company for over 80 years.
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Fingerprinting

Obtain RCMP-accredited fingerprints for federal government security clearance, pre-employment screening, immigration, citizenship, adoption, name change, or cannabis license.
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Security Consulting

Our security consultants have the skills and extensive security experience required to provide advice and guidance.
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Background Checks

Commissionaires offers a complete suite of background screening services, both in person and online.
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Investigations

We deliver investigations for organizations involving theft, workplace violence, sexual harassment, substance abuse, employee misconduct, fraud, IT misuse, security breaches and more.
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threat risk assessment

Threat Risk Assessments

In the face of today's threats and risks, we'll help your organization become more resilient – a threat risk assessment is the foundation.
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Reception / Concierge

Commissionaires deliver a combined service for greeting visitors while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and security you require.
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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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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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Process Serving

Our professionally-trained staff delivers comprehensive and discreet process serving and court document filing services.
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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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ID Cards

Commissionaires delivers a creative and efficient ID card service to identify employees, students, patients and others on your premises.
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electronic criminal record checks

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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Record Suspensions (Pardons)

We help Canadians apply for, and successfully receive, a record suspension (pardon).
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US Entry Waivers

We can assist you with our easy, confidential and affordable US waiver service.
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Passport Photos

Professional photo services are available for Canadian, US and International passports, including other special requirements such as permanent residence, immigration and citizenship.
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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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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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ElderWatch Services

ElderWatch

Gain peace of mind knowing that a trusted, bonded, Commissionaire will regularly check on senior individuals.
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Training

We offer a range of dynamic training solutions: Canadian Red Cross First Aid Training, Security Guard Training, Marine Facility Security Training, and Customer Service Training.
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Latest Updates

Commissionaire prevents wanted man from fleeing the country

Commissionaire John Hutchison has been awarded a CEO Commendation for his composure and vigilance. Thanks to him, a wanted man was kept from boarding an aircraft until police arrived.

A...

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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...

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Hidden Risks in a New World: Assess Your Business’ Security for Today’s Threats

By Stephen Grant, Risk & Resilience Advisor, Commissionaires

“Masks camouflage the faces of good and evil. Keeps hidden what is a truth and what is a lie.” - Patti Roberts...

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Holiday Greetings to our Commissionaires

A Message from the Board Chair

2020 has been a challenging year for us all, and particularly for the fine commissionaires that report for duty across the province and at...

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The pandemic gave two commissionaires the time to write and illustrate their first book

‘The Story of Santa’ children’s book tells the tale of how Santa came to be.
By David Whittaker

Dean Forrest has been meaning to finish his children’s book for years...

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Situational Awareness in the Era of the Mask

By James Taylor, Commissionaires Nova Scotia

Situational awareness is the act of being aware of everything around you at a moment in time. It is your internal skill set that...

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Commissionaires Welcomes New Board Chair

Commissionaires Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the two-year appointment of Deputy Commissioner (Ret’d) Steve Graham, OOM, BA, MBA, as Board Chair.

We thank our outgoing Chair, Cdr (Ret’d) Hickey...

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The Lonely Security Guard

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

Resilience has become a watchword of our times. It captures our desire to overcome our current dilemma through positivity, hope...

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Shining a Spotlight on the Women of Commissionaires

October is Women’s History Month in Canada. According to the federal government, it’s a time to "celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing...

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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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Careers

Citizen Employee

Careers

Commissionaires is always looking for responsible team members.

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Veteran employee

Careers for veterans

If you have served in the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP, we have opportunities for you.

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Publications

Corps Rapport

The annual publication that celebrates achievements and stories of our commissionaires, and the continued support we provide veterans and communities across the province.

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Stakeholders Report

The annual public report of Commissionaires Nova Scotia’s activities in support of its mandate.

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