NOW HIRING

Semi-Retired Couples or Work Partners for 24-hour remote worksite locations in NW Alberta

CAREERS

That make the Master Difference

Are you ready to make a shift in your life?

Service Masters Security guards have already been working "remotely" for over 25 years in scenic locations across Alberta. This is our generation's best-kept secret, and now we're sharing it with you: Now is your chance to join us and begin that flexible post that supports your balanced lifestyle.

With opportunities for a variety of schedules - well-suited to semi-retired couples and bustling singles alike - and activities that keep your day-to-day fresh with new faces and enriching experiences, a position with Service Masters Security can provide the master difference you've been looking for.

Whether you're looking to jump-start a kick-butt career in on-site security, or to wind-down before you kick-back for good, a position with SMS is your next step and best chance to move forward in the life you want to live.

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ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Do you have what it takes?

Training & Qualifications: we provide thorough site-specific training to all workers to ensure they are adequately trained, suitably qualified, and with sufficient experience to perform their work.
Basic Handyman Skills: ideal candidates have basic handyman skills to maintain their worksite (just like taking care of your own home).
Diesel Generators: provide power, so an aptitude to be trained to maintain this equipment is essential. This includes the ability to perform daily checks, walk-rounds, oil changes, and other tasks.
Basic Computer Literacy: is required. We will train you to use our Company Specific Software for Data collection.
Professional Conduct & Team-Oriented: strong interpersonal skills, respectful behaviour, and courteous attitudes are essential. We seek out those who wish to become part of our core group that understands that our professionalism on site reflects our entire team.
Strong Work Ethic: our team members are diligent and committed to completing the tasks required to get the job done well and safely. This continues to assert SMS as the industry leader in standards of excellence in service.
Safety-Conscious: we are COR Safety Certified, with ongoing training provided to help ensure you go home in the same health and wellness that you arrived with.

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Required before you begin this (ad)venture

Our team members have diverse career histories and backgrounds. You may not have all the necessary training courses yet, but we have an easy process to get you started. Don’t hesitate to contact us to find out more.

Alberta Security Guard Individual License
40 Hour Alberta Security Guard Training Certification
Criminal Record Check – including Vulnerable Sectors Clearance
Standard Level First Aid & CPR C & AED
H2S Alive Certification Various training facilities in AB.
Please note: H2S Awareness does NOT qualify.
Bear or Wildlife Awareness Certification
CSO Training
WHMIS

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Service Masters Security acknowledges that the land on which we operate and provide our services is Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Treaty 8 Territories, and is the traditional and ancestral home of First Nations peoples in Alberta. We acknowledge this land is home to Métis' Settlements and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 2, 3, 4, and 6. We recognize the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose ancestors lived on and cared for this land since time immemorial, and respect the diverse cultures, languages, knowledges, histories, and presence which continue to enrich the communities and society of Alberta. We put forth these acknowledgements as a motion of appreciation and reconciliation.

WORKSITE LOCATIONS

Alberta, Canada

Our security gate worksites can be one or more hours from the nearest town and are primarily located in the beautiful woodland areas of NW Alberta.

Depending on the work location, we generally operate these sites 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and are comprised of teams working shifts.

Our construction and plant sites are mostly located in Central Alberta.

At these locations, we provide services 7 nights per week, with some day shifts on weekends and STAT holidays

TRAVEL

To Remote Locations

As a Security Guard at a remote location, you live and work right on-site during your shift.
Your only travel requirement is in to the site to start your shift in, and out for your days off.
You will drive on gravel roads in varied weather, therefore a pick-up truck or SUV with 4x4 or All-Wheel drive is ideal.

SCHEDULE

To suit your lifestyle

There are opportunities for year-round and seasonal sites.
A common work schedule that many choose is 2-3 weeks on / 2-3 weeks off.
Winter season is the busiest from freeze-up to spring break-up (October to Mid-March). This schedule is ideal for those who seek time off in Spring and Summer.
Each person/couple is unique in their ability and desire for the length of time they wish to cycle in and out of worksites: some couples work longer shifts over the winter months in order to take more time off each summer.
Our work is per contract, which means schedules vary. We will work with you to develop a work schedule that suits your lifestyle.

WHO WE ARE

Service Masters Security is a 100% women-owned company that recruits our personnel from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life. Currently, 60% of our employees and contractors are women and 20% of our contractors are Indigenous people. With input and feedback from Indigenous communities and members, prime contractors, and SMS personnel, we are continuously exploring meaningful ways that we can engage together to promote and support the social, economic, cultural, and political well-being of Indigenous Peoples in Alberta. We are working on understanding the barriers that may affect all potential workers and developing training support programs for all workers. Our goal is to create and maintain a diverse team and a respectful environment that offers long-term employment opportunities for everyone, which includes promoting Indigenous inclusion by actively seeking to hire Indigenous people from the local communities in the areas we work.

Information or Couples:

Semi-retired contract worker couples (married / common-law / partners) are ideal for these locations.
Housing on remote worksite locations is similar to a small mobile home, and includes one bedroom, one bathroom, and one kitchen, in addition to an office area.
Working at a remote security gate allows couples to develop a work-life balance that allows for the same schedule: same work days on, and same days off.

Information for Singles:

Single contract workers may be paired with other single workers. These workers are allocated to worksite locations that feature two-bedroom, two-bathroom living quarters.
Single workers who thrive in autonomy in the Central Alberta area may be ideal candidates for our Construction and Plant sites.

TAKE A TOUR

Remote Security Sites

If you have never been to a remote security gate, please consider contacting us to arrange for a site tour to one of our active work locations. We will arrange to take you to a site to provide you with the opportunity to ensure this work is suitable for you. You will meet with our current representatives right in their work environment as they perform a day’s work and you get to experience a “day in the life of” a remote security gate worker. If travel isn’t an option at this time, we can arrange for you to have a phone or video call with any of our current guards so that you may obtain their perspective and why they choose this type of life!

In the meantime, check out the testimonials from our past and present team members below.

TAKE A TOUR

Remote Security Sites

In the meantime, check out the testimonials from our past and present team members below.

READY?

GET STARTED.

Email your general work history to careers@servicemasterssecurity.com

Please include a list of any current licenses or certifications that you currently have.

We will contact you to set up a time to further discuss this opportunity.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Service Masters Security is committed to upholding the principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work environments where all personnel feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to promoting quality and providing a safe and welcoming environment for all of our personnel, and we will not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, or bullying in the workplace.

Our organization's standard of excellence is sustained through the recruitment of individuals from all walks of life who bring invaluable, vast and varied skills, knowledge and experiences. We actively seek personnel who, as and in their duty, conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and constructive manner. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, ability, and any intersection thereof. SMS believes in providing equal opportunities for all candidates and applicants, and encourages applications from members of groups with historical, and/or current barriers and/or under-representation.

We recognize that building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce requires diligent ongoing effort, communication, and education. We are committed to providing training and resources to all employees to help us achieve our goals of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that by working together, we can create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and that we can make a positive impact on the shared world around us.

Thank you for considering a position with Service Masters Security. We look forward to hearing from candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

TESTIMONIALS

Having only worked here for a little while now, I can tell you this job is fantastic.12 hr shifts fly by, I feel at home in the work shack and don't want for anything during my shift. The location I have been to is quite nice, and I have been able to go for many walks in the morning before my shift in this beautiful forest/mountain setting. My downtime I spend in my own private space, while my cross-shift partner is helping our traffic. The onboarding and training process was painless and quick, from receiving any necessary HSE and ticketed training to implementation field training. Highly recommend this job to anyone who would like to work with their partner/spouse as this is an ideal set-up to still have your own space, however, be together. As an individual myself, I have worked with a few different individuals as well and have nothing but nice things to say about the people I have worked with. Overall fantastic place to work and staff to work with!