Security Guard - Trans Mountain Pipeline Westridge
Top Benefits
About the role
Commissionaires BC is looking for dedicated and reliable Security Guards to join our team working with Trans Mountain in Burnaby.
Note - this is a unionized site, excluding supervisor positions
Shift times:
Westridge Terminal – Burnaby:
4 days on 4 days off, 6am till 6pm
Payrate: from $22.81/hr
Closing date for applications Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Your “must haves”:
-
Valid BC Security Licence
-
Basic First Aid Certificate
-
Successfully be able to complete various site required training
-
Be comfortable using 2 way radios
-
Superior customer service and communications skills
-
High level of attention to detail and dress and deportment
-
Able to sit and walk for long periods of time, including walking over uneven terrain
-
Comfortable and confident using computers
Key Responsibilities:
Access Control
- Screen personnel attempting to access the site based on post orders
- Operate access doors and gates
- Provide visitor escorts when required
- Use SPLAN visitor access system and electronic access cards
Patrolling
- Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas, including remote locations
- Assess site conditions (terrain, weather, lighting) to determine best security posture
- Maintain high visibility in uniform and marked vehicle
- Drive safely on varied road conditions (gravel, snow, ice, mud)
Security & Incident Response
- Observe and report suspicious activity, incidents, and interactions
- Act as a visible deterrent to criminal activity and policy violations
- Respond to alarms and investigate disturbances
- Detect and mitigate trespassing on Trans Mountain sites
Reporting & Documentation
- Complete Security Shift Reports and Incident Reports
- Record and document evidence as required
- Communicate incidents to Trans Mountain management and authorities
Technology & Communication
- Use radios, base station radios, and mobile phones
- Operate Telaris handheld card reader and other site-specific tech
- Send and receive emails and reports using provided devices
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to work with a long standing Canadian not for profit security company
- Gain valuable experience as a stepping stone into a law enforcement career
- Competitive hourly wages and extended health and dental benefits
- Free uniforms
- Training and support to succeed in your role
Our Story
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 is the leading supplier of security services for the federal government. From access control and front desk security, to 24/7 control room operations, we provide high-level security services to our federal clients.
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About Commissionaires
Commissionaires is a national not-for-profit organization that provides security services in 1,200 communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. We have 15 independent Divisions, each serving our social mandate to provide meaningful employment to veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, first responders, and anyone interested in improving the security and well-being of Canada.
90% of our revenues go back to our employees in the form of wages and benefits. Offerings vary between Divisions. Please verify with your hiring manager what options are available to you.
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Security Guard - Trans Mountain Pipeline Westridge
Top Benefits
About the role
Commissionaires BC is looking for dedicated and reliable Security Guards to join our team working with Trans Mountain in Burnaby.
Note - this is a unionized site, excluding supervisor positions
Shift times:
Westridge Terminal – Burnaby:
4 days on 4 days off, 6am till 6pm
Payrate: from $22.81/hr
Closing date for applications Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Your “must haves”:
-
Valid BC Security Licence
-
Basic First Aid Certificate
-
Successfully be able to complete various site required training
-
Be comfortable using 2 way radios
-
Superior customer service and communications skills
-
High level of attention to detail and dress and deportment
-
Able to sit and walk for long periods of time, including walking over uneven terrain
-
Comfortable and confident using computers
Key Responsibilities:
Access Control
- Screen personnel attempting to access the site based on post orders
- Operate access doors and gates
- Provide visitor escorts when required
- Use SPLAN visitor access system and electronic access cards
Patrolling
- Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas, including remote locations
- Assess site conditions (terrain, weather, lighting) to determine best security posture
- Maintain high visibility in uniform and marked vehicle
- Drive safely on varied road conditions (gravel, snow, ice, mud)
Security & Incident Response
- Observe and report suspicious activity, incidents, and interactions
- Act as a visible deterrent to criminal activity and policy violations
- Respond to alarms and investigate disturbances
- Detect and mitigate trespassing on Trans Mountain sites
Reporting & Documentation
- Complete Security Shift Reports and Incident Reports
- Record and document evidence as required
- Communicate incidents to Trans Mountain management and authorities
Technology & Communication
- Use radios, base station radios, and mobile phones
- Operate Telaris handheld card reader and other site-specific tech
- Send and receive emails and reports using provided devices
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to work with a long standing Canadian not for profit security company
- Gain valuable experience as a stepping stone into a law enforcement career
- Competitive hourly wages and extended health and dental benefits
- Free uniforms
- Training and support to succeed in your role
Our Story
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 is the leading supplier of security services for the federal government. From access control and front desk security, to 24/7 control room operations, we provide high-level security services to our federal clients.
T42FEoWY7G
Not the right fit? Search for Security Guard jobs in Burnaby, BC
About Commissionaires
Commissionaires is a national not-for-profit organization that provides security services in 1,200 communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. We have 15 independent Divisions, each serving our social mandate to provide meaningful employment to veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, first responders, and anyone interested in improving the security and well-being of Canada.
90% of our revenues go back to our employees in the form of wages and benefits. Offerings vary between Divisions. Please verify with your hiring manager what options are available to you.