Industrial Security Guard, Fort St. John

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Fort St. JOhn, Canada Until 9/14/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 16, 2026 Last posted July 16, 2026
Job description

Backwoods Energy Services is a leading supplier of access and matting solutions, civil and forestry services, pipeline maintenance and security services in Western Canada.  We have been able to attract best-in-class management, staff, and operators from across the industry, allowing us to successfully complete some of the largest midstream and utility projects in Alberta. Moreover, we have become the largest employer of Alexis band members, the largest independent source of income in the community.

Each day, our team strives to live our mission of driving economic opportunity by empowering Indigenous people and communities. The work we do at Backwoods is meaningful, as it helps build and grow the Alexis community. Experiencing the impact that our work has for building a sustainable future for Alexis is something we are passionate about.

Backwoods Energy Services is 100% owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and one of the largest Indigenous owned companies in Canada.

Backwoods Security Services is currently seeking an experienced Security Guard for patrols in/around Fort St. John, BC.

Where: Fort St. John, BC and surrounding area

Wage: $23.00 / Hour

Shift: Days/Nights; 12-hour shifts (mix of days and nights; start on dayshift for 1 day then move to nights)

Rotation: 8 days on, 6 days off

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Reliable Work hours
  • Competitive Health Benefit Package
  • All uniforms and PPE
  • Career growth opportunities

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by patrolling and monitoring premises
  • Monitor surveillance equipment, inspect buildings, equipment, and access points
  • Access Control: Permit authorized persons entry to site when required
  • Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, inform violators of policy and procedures; restrain if necessary
  • Complete daily Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA’s) and Daily Occurrence Reports (DOR’s) and Incident Reports (IR’s) when required
  • Able to work efficiently and effectively both as part of a team or individually on site

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

  • 1-year experience Industrial Security settings
  • Valid BC Security Guard License
  • Standard First Aid with CPR (asset) or OFA Level 2, CSTS2020, WHMIS2015
  • Class 5 Driver's License with 3 Year Personal Drivers Abstract (less than 6 demerits)
  • Objectivity, emotional control and dependability
  • Able to follow complex instructions, both written and verbal
  • Knowledgeable about security operations and procedures
About this role

Summary

Patrols premises, monitors security systems, controls access, reports incidents, ensures safety.

Job title

Industrial Security Guard

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

security services

Location requirements

Fort St. John, Canada; remote work not allowed

Salary

C$0k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

security licensefirst aidCPRdriver's licensereporting

Preferred skills

First Aid with CPROFA Level 2CSTS2020WHMIS2015

Specializations

patrolmonitoringaccess controlhazard assessmentsincident reports
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort St John, BC, Canada

On-site City
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