Date posted: June 9, 2026
Pay: CA$19.50 - CA$22.50 per hour
Job description:
Security Guard – Construction Access Control
Active Risk Mitigation Services (ARMS) Ltd.
Greenwood, Nova Scotia
$19.50 t0 22.50 per hour | Full-Time | Monday–Friday Day Shift
Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident REQUIRED
No evenings, nights, weekends, or rotating shifts.
Retention Bonus
Join a Professional Team Supporting Critical Projects
Active Risk Mitigation Services (ARMS) Ltd. is seeking two professional, reliable, and detail-oriented Security Guards to support a major construction project in Greenwood, Nova Scotia.
ARMS provides Medical, Safety, Security, and Emergency Response services to Mining, Wind Energy, and Major Construction Projects. Our personnel are trusted to protect people, assets, and operations in challenging environments where professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail are essential.
This position offers an opportunity to become part of a growing company that supports critical infrastructure and industrial projects, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security.
Position Overview
Security Guards will be responsible for controlling and monitoring access to a secured construction site. Successful candidates will ensure that only authorized personnel enter the work area, maintain accurate records of site activity, and support compliance with project security requirements.
This is a professional access control position requiring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- No evenings, nights, weekends, or rotating shifts
Key Responsibilities
- Control and monitor access to the construction site
- Verify that all personnel meet site access requirements before entry
- Verify identification, credentials, licences, and authorization documents
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all personnel entering and exiting the work area
- Enforce site security procedures and access control measures
- Communicate professionally with contractors, workers, visitors, and project representatives
- Report incidents, security concerns, or unauthorized access attempts
- Support a safe, secure, and professional work environment
- Represent ARMS in a professional and customer focused manner at all times
Mandatory Requirements
Applicants must possess all of the following:
- Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident
- Eligible to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Reliability Status Security Screening.
- Able to successfully complete fingerprint based security screening
- Valid/In date Nova Scotia Security Guard License
- Valid Driver's License
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
- Professional appearance and conduct
- Ability to maintain accurate written records and logs
- Reliable transportation to and from the work site
- Preference will be given to applicants with:
- Military experience
- Construction site security experience
- Access-control experience
- Government contract experience
- Law enforcement, corrections, or emergency services experience
- Previous experience maintaining site access logs and visitor management systems
Compensation
- $19.50 to $22.50 per hour
- Full-time employment
- Stable daytime schedule
- Opportunity for future project assignments with ARMS(Mining, Wind Energy and Construction)
Why Work for ARMS?
At ARMS, our team members play a critical role in protecting people, projects, and operations. We value professionalism, integrity, accountability, and teamwork. As part of our organization, you will have the opportunity to contribute to important projects while working alongside experienced professionals in safety, security, medical, and emergency response services.
Apply Today
Only candidates meeting the mandatory requirements will be considered.
Active Risk Mitigation Services (ARMS) Ltd.
Protecting People. Managing Risk. Supporting Project Success.
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Must Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
License/Certification:
- Nova Scotia Security Guard License (required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $19.50-$22.25 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
