Event Security Guard - Toronto International Film Festival

Location
Toronto
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Securitas is one of the world's largest providers of security services and a leader within our industry. Over 8,000 employees provide security services to thousands of public and private customers, large and small, across all sectors and verticals. Securitas is the second largest provider of security services globally. We have business operations in 45 markets and capabilities spanning from guarding to tech-enables security. We provide Integrated Guarding, Remote Guarding, Mobile Guarding, Onsite Guarding, Investigative Services and Technology Services.

Securitas Canada is hiring Event Security for our client!  Your customer service skills are top notch, and you could de-escalate and enforce protocols and procedures at the site. 

Join the Action at TIFF 2026 – Securitas Hiring Event!

Lights. Camera. Career.

Have you ever wanted to work behind the scenes at one of Canada’s most iconic entertainment events? Securitas Canada is hiring Event Security Guards for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026

Join our team and play a vital role in creating a safe, secure, and welcoming experience for festival guests, filmmakers, media, staff, and VIPs from around the world.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a safe environment
  • Surveillance duties.
  • Use highly specialized equipment. 
  • Work alongside an experienced security team at one of Canada’s premier events

 

Why Join Securitas?

Work at TIFF 2026—one of Canada’s most celebrated events
Flexible scheduling
Competitive wages
Gain valuable event security experience
Opportunities for future assignments with Securitas after TIFF

 

Qualifications

  • Valid Ontario Security Guard Licence
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Professional, reliable, and team-oriented
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Previous security or customer service experience is an asset

 

Please Bring

  • Valid Ontario Security Guard Licence
  • First Aid and CPR Certificate
  • Canadian Work Permit or Study Permit (If Applicable)
  • Resume (Physical Copy Required)

 

Your next opportunity starts here.

Whether you’re launching your security career or looking for an exciting event assignment, we’d love to meet you.


Securitas Canada celebrates diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups: namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply.

Thank you to all that apply. Those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Securitas Canada does not ask for money or bank account or other sensitive financial information upfront or within job ads, including public job boards during the application process. 

Further information about the Company: www.securitas.ca

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.
Securitas Canada's Mission:
Securitas’ mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.

Securitas Aviation's Mission:
Securitas Aviation ensures the safety of passengers all over the world providing thorough security checks at airports in Canada

Our Values:
Securitas’ core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.

Integrity:
Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don’t compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.

Vigilance:
Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don’t. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers’ premises.

Helpfulness:
As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.

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