Security Guard - Kelowna Airport

Commissionaires BC is currently looking for security professionals to work at the Kelowna International Airport (YLW). This position will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and positive experience of passengers, staff, contractors, and visitors. This positions requires a strong balance of security awareness and first-class customer service, acting as a professional and approachable presence through the airport. 

Shifts available: 

• Saturday & Sunday 2200 - 0600

Wage: $22.66/hour 

Some of your responsibilities include: 

• Interior and exterior patrols 
• Offering first class customer service to both clients and general public
• Access Control
• CCTV Monitoring
• Curbside traffic control 
• Cart collection
• Proactively responding to and resolving emergency situations and conflicts
• Maintaining detailed and accurate daily logs and incident reports
• Effectively communicating problems or concerns to the Site Supervisor

Your Must-Haves: 

• BC Security License
• Clear criminal record with ability to obtain airport clearances: RAIC and AVOP
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract 
• Excellent problem solving skills  
• Able to work under pressure
• Physically fit, able to stand for long periods and work both indoors and outdoors in a range of weather conditions

Your Nice-To-Haves: 

• Bylaw level 1
• You have resided in Canada for the last five years 
• Hold Basic or Intermediate First Aid (OFA 1 or 2)
• Moderate computer skills

You’re a good fit if…

• You hold a positive and can do attitude 
• You are reliable and committed
• You can think on your feet and problem solve
• You can work alone or as part of a team

What’s in it for you? 

• Opportunity for growth advancement within the organization
• Extended health & dental benefits
• Work for a reputable and nationally known company 
• A challenging yet rewarding work environment
• Flexibility of rotations and sites to suit your requirements
• Free uniforms
• Paid on-site training
• Gain valuable experience as a stepping stone into a law enforcement career

Commissionaires BC is a Canadian, not-for-profit security/enforcement organization that has been in business since 1927. Our mandate is to give back to those who served and continue to serve in our communities and country.

Commissionaires provides security services for over 200 sites and are located in over 110 communities across the province. Our client base runs from the Federal Government to local municipalities, airports, industrial sectors, and commercial/residential buildings.

Our guards are not only behind the scenes providing security and access control, but front and centre providing valued customer service to the public.