Temporary Industrial Security Guards - Out of Town
About this role
We are currently hiring experienced Temporary Industrial Security Guards to join our team at an industrial facility in Brazeau County, Alberta.
Position Details
- Wage: $21.00 per hour
- Assignment Length: Approximately one month
- Start Dates: August 19 or August 26, 2026
- Location: Brazeau County, Alberta
- Transportation: Candidates must be able to travel to Drayton Valley. Transportation to and from the worksite will be provided by crew truck.
- Accommodations: Hotel accommodations and Living Out Allowance (LOA) are provided.
Why Join Backwoods?
We believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer:
- Reliable work hours
- Competitive wages
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Company-provided uniforms and PPE
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Indigenous communities
Responsibilities
As an Industrial Security Guard, you will help maintain a safe, secure, and professional work environment by:
- Conducting regular patrols of the site
- Monitoring surveillance systems and site security
- Managing access control and verifying authorized personnel
- Reporting security concerns, hazards, incidents, and policy violations
- Directing vehicle traffic as required
- Completing Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs), Daily Occurrence Reports (DORs), and Incident Reports
- Inspecting company vehicles and reporting maintenance requirements
- Monitoring building and equipment controls
- Following all site policies, procedures, and safety standards
- Arriving on time and communicating promptly if unable to report for duty
- Working effectively both independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
Required
- Valid Alberta Security Services Worker License
- Minimum one year of industrial security experience
- Valid Class 5 driver's license with no more than six demerits
- Standard First Aid with CPR certification
- CSTS certification
- Ability to travel to Drayton Valley for crew transportation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency
- Experience using electronic access control or badging systems
Preferred
- H₂S Awareness certification
What Makes You Successful
We're looking for professionals who demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound judgment and professionalism
- Reliability and dependability
- Emotional maturity and composure under pressure
- The ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
- Knowledge of industrial security operations and procedures
- A strong commitment to safety
Site-specific orientations and additional training will be provided as required.
If you're an experienced security professional looking for a short-term industrial assignment with accommodations provided, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that's making a difference across Western Canada while supporting Indigenous economic growth.
Company at a glance
About Backwoods Energy Services
Backwoods Energy Services is one of the largest Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada and a leading service provider for utilities, oil and gas, forestry and mining industries in western Canada, with headquarters located in Edmonton, Alberta. Having been in operation for more than 30 years and was acquired by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation in 2015. Backwoods takes pride in delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients while simultaneously generating economic opportunities for the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation.
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