Site Supervisor - Central Services Building

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the 2025 Canadian Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs)- Outstanding Partnership, we are a part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, our parent federation employing over 22,000 commissionaires across Canada. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Nova Scotians.

We are recognized for providing the highest quality of security services in Nova Scotia, with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.

WHAT WE OFFER
A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology in the security industry across Nova Scotia.

Join the 2024 Not-For-Profit of the Year and benefit from:

• Competitive pay rate 


• Health, drug, and dental benefits


• Life and accident insurance


• Annual vacation leave, plus up to 3 paid personal days per year


• 10 paid Sick Days per year
  


• Paid Federal Holidays


• Commissionaires Retirement Savings Program (RRSP/TFSA matching)


• Free uniforms and equipment (if applicable)


• High-quality, formal, and paid on-the-job training


• Annual paid loyalty award


• Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs


• Advancement opportunities within a large, national organisation 

THE ROLE

Position: Site Supervisor
Competition Number: CNS 2025-03-30
Location: Central Services Building, Halifax
Reports to: HRM District Manager

Working Hours: 0700-1500 Monday-Friday (some weekend and/or overtime will be required/necessary)
Hourly Wage: $19.12 per hour

Closing Date: 13 April, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Data Centre access control and pass/key issuance

• Rounds/patrols of interior and exterior of building

• Monitoring of CCTV cameras

• Familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office suite and site specific camera software

• Monitoring for various alarms and escalate/report to appropriate staff as detailed by client

• Report building infrastructure issues to appropriate staff

• Contractor escort into area as required

• Safety footwear/PPE as required

• Parcel receipt/retention for parts destined for Data Centre

• Schedule creation and management

• Familiarity with OnWatch and various tools within for site management

• Monitor for any power outages in local area that may impact Data Centre operations

• Ensure adherence to NS Provincial Government Datacentre SOPs and Access Protocols as well as Provincial Data Centre After Hours Incident Escalation Procedures.  Documents provided to us and revised by client.  They have asked me not to share soft copies as information contained within is proprietary and sensitive.

• Conduct after hour responses as required

WHO WE’RE SEEKING

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• Be aged 19 or older;


• Be legally eligible to work in Canada;


• Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted;


• Be able to provide fingerprints and complete a criminal record check;


• Be eligible to apply for, and attain, Government of Canada secret security clearance;


• Be able to communicate effectively in English

Qualifications and Skills
The incumbent must possess the following experience, skills, and attributes:

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills


• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgement and decision making in emergency situations


• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing situations


• Superior verbal and written communication skills


• Proven ability to lead a team focused on the common goal of providing superior service to the client


• Computer proficiency using MS Suite software


• Superior attention to detail


• Due to the scheduled hours, reliable transportation is required


• Valid, graduates NS driver’s license required

READY TO JOIN US?

Our goal is to create an inclusive, diverse workplace representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. At Commissionaires we support, value, and respect the different views, cultures and experiences of our employees, clients, business partners and community members. We welcome applicants that identify as Indigenous/Aboriginals, or African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons, or Persons with Disabilities, or Persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQ+ community or others who reflect the diversity of Nova Scotian communities. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or during the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.