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Event Security Guard - Outdoor Sporting Event (Contract)

GardaWorld5 days ago
Toronto, ON
CA$22/hour
Mid Level
Contract

Top Benefits

Uniform provided at no cost
$22 per hour pay

About the role

##Ready to step into a high-energy event environment and be part of something big?

We are currently hiring professional and reliable Event Security Guards to support operations at a large outdoor sporting event hosted on an expansive course property.

This is a Fixed contract opportunity running from May 3rd to June 30th. Guards in this role will perform a combination of access control duties and extensive foot patrols throughout the event grounds.

Success in this position requires strong stamina, attentiveness, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment where safety, customer service, and operational awareness are equally important.

##What's in it for you?

  • Fixed contract assignment (May 3rd – June 30th)
  • Opportunity to gain experience at a large-scale national sporting event
  • Work in a structured team environment with dispatch and supervisory support
  • Potential consideration for future permanent opportunities
  • Uniform provided at no cost
  • Pay rate - $22 an hour
  • Valuable exposure to event security, crowd presence, and access operations

Schedule: Minimum 4 shifts a week, Location: Various locations in the GTA

##Your Role

  • Perform extensive foot patrols across event grounds to maintain safety and security presence
  • Remain on your feet for prolonged periods while monitoring activity throughout assigned zones
  • Verify and validate vehicle access passes before granting entry at designated gate locations
  • Communicate with on-site dispatch via two-way radio to confirm vehicle authorization
  • Maintain organized traffic flow and provide clear directions to drivers and event attendees
  • Identify, assess, and escalate suspicious or unauthorized activity
  • Support emergency vehicle access and incident response when required
  • Maintain a highly professional and visible security presence, especially in areas with public interaction and media coverage
  • Work collaboratively with event staff, supervisors, dispatch personnel, and fellow guards
  • Apply sound judgment and critical thinking in real-time operational situations
  • This role requires guards to function as part of a cohesive team operating across multiple access points and patrol zones within a large outdoor environment.

##What you bring

  • Valid Ontario Security Guard Licence

  • Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certification

  • Valid G Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable personal vehicle (required)

  • Strong verbal communication and customer service skills

  • Professional radio communication abilities

  • Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and team mindset

  • Ability to remain calm and decisive in busy, high-traffic environments

  • Strong attention to detail and situational awareness

  • Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions (sun, rain, wind, etc.)

  • Physically capable of walking and patrolling throughout the duration of shifts

  • Flexibility to work both day and night shifts based on operational requirements

  • Commitment to maintaining a clean, sharp, and professional uniformed appearance at all times

    Previous experience in event security, access control, or mobile/patrol roles is considered an asset.

    This posting is for a contract position supporting a major outdoor event assignment.

    ##Your next move

Apply today — this could be more than just an event role. Many of our corporate employees began their careers as frontline guards. If you are dependable, professional, and eager to gain experience in large-scale event operations, a rewarding path awaits you as a GardaWorld Ambassador.

Not the job for you? Make sure to explore our other opportunities — we regularly hire forretail, tactical, concierge, surveillance, and casual security roles.

##GardaWorld: Make the world a safer place

GardaWorld, a global leader in security, offers exciting career opportunities in an evolving industry. We celebrate diversity and invite talent from all backgrounds to apply.

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About GardaWorld

Security and Investigations
10,000+

GardaWorld is the world’s largest privately-owned security services company, offering cash services, physical and specialized security solutions, and with our Crisis24 portal, the dissemination of verified information related to international security.

GardaWorld est la plus importante entreprise privée de sécurité au monde, offrant des services de transport de valeurs, des solutions de sécurité physique et spécialisée, et avec le portail Crisis24, la diffusion d’informations vérifiées en lien avec la sécurité internationale.

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