Specialized Services, Security Solutions Where and When
You Need Them
Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is an integral part of Canada’s premier security
provider and has been protecting people and property in Nova Scotia for more than 70
years.
CNS, with headquarters in Halifax and district offices in Kentville, Truro and Sydney,
is registered to the ISO 9001:2000 (E) standard with SGS International Certification
Services Canada Inc. With some 1700 Commissionaires located across the province, we
provide a wide range of specialized services and security solutions where and when you
need them at competitive rates.
Our members, most of whom have previous military or law enforcement service, must
pass the Commissionaires Qualifying Course to meet the standards established by the
Canadian General Standards Board for security guards, as well as the federal government
security clearance and criminal records check. All are trained in the latest technology to
manage different security systems. You can count on Commissionaires to bring experience,
discipline and loyalty to each assignment.
CNS is recognized for maintaining high standards and providing quality service and client
satisfaction regardless of the type, size or location of the assignment. In consultation with
each client, we develop work site instructions and put into place a structured process for
reporting and correcting any non-conformance. This process ensures we deliver services as
promised.
Our clients include government agencies, business and industry, police forces, hospitals,
educational and training institutions, air and seaports.
Specialized Services, Security Solutions
CNS offers a range of security, non-security, training and consulting services that combine
the right technology and the right people to meet clients’ requirements. No matter the
type of assignment, we can customize our services and the required technology to meet
your needs. And we look after all the paperwork, including pay and benefits and personnel
issues.
(government and commercial)
• Premises and equipment checks
• Security surveys of property
• Video surveillance-monitoring
• Access and pass control
• Fire alarm checks
• Ground and air side airport security
• Crowd control
• Fingerprinting
Non-Security Services Include
• Court services
• Administrative assistants
• Couriers
• Dispatchers
• VIP drivers and valets
• Quality control supervisors
• Toll booth monitors and cashiers
• Weigh scale operators
• Ground traffic controllers
• ID cards and specialty access
card producers
Enforcement/Non-Core Police Services Include
• By-law parking enforcement including
meter inspection, cash handling
• Radar operation
• Guards and matrons
• Special constables, arrest processing,
cell monitoring, vehicle dispatch
• Crime scene and evidence protection
• Accident investigation
• Canadian Police Information Centre data
entry, retrieval and updating
• Police records checks
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Security Services Include
• Security personnel for guarding services
Identification Services
Identification services are provided at the Halifax, Truro and Sydney offices. In Halifax, the
ID Services office is located downtown in the Maritime Centre (same building as Passport
Canada office) and easily accessible via the Barrington/Salter Street entrance. Among the
services available to individuals and the corporate community:
• Fingerprinting services, both digital and ink & roll, accredited by the RCMP
• Background checks, utilizing e-CPIC, including criminal record, employment
Consulting, Training Services
We work with each client to ensure you meet and maintain high standards for safety,
security, emergency and accident procedures. We identify relevant security and safety
issues and concerns, create a security plan and implement appropriate policies and
procedures for each work site as well as evaluate security systems (such as CCTV),
training and related requirements.
At CNS’ state-of-the-art training facility in the Burnside Industrial Park, Dartmouth, we
provide the highest level of training for our members and for clients. The facility is certified
by the Canadian General Standards Board to provide:
•
Security Guard training
prepares graduates with the skills and abilities in
a number of areas, including security protocols/processes, high-tech security
systems, crisis management response and emergency first aid/CPR
•
Supervisor training
to specified Canadian General Standards Specifications for
uniformed security supervisors
•
Other training
including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Workplace
Hazardous Materials Systems, first aid, CPR, workplace non-violent crisis
intervention, talk/presentation techniques
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certification
• Passport photos
• Commissioner of Oaths services
CNS-Client Working
Relationship
CNS provides trained and reliable personnel at competitive rates and we look after all
the paperwork, including payroll and benefits for all assigned CNS staff and provide
replacements for staff who are ill or on vacation. In addition we provide:
•
Supervision:
Inspections/visits are conducted by CNS managers on a no-notice,
as well as pre-arranged basis, to ensure a high standard of dress and deportment
and to maintain the highest level of service
•
Workers Compensation:
CNS is a member in good standing with the Workers
Compensation Board
•
Employment Equity:
CNS is a member of the federal Employment Equity Program
•
Insurance:
CNS maintains a number of insurance policies covering its operations,
including personnel and vehicle coverage
•
Billing Rate & Administration Fee:
The billing rate for CNS services is dependent
on the level of job responsibility and difficulty. The regional manager can advise
on rates. The billing rate incudes an administration fee for Employment
Insurance, Canada Pension, Workers Compensation, vacation pay,
accident and life insurance. In addition, there is an additional cost for those
members who work on statutory holidays included in the NS Labour Code.
About Commissionaires Nova Scotia
The mandate of Commissionaires Nova Scotia, established in 1937, is to provide
meaningful employment for men and women who have served in the Canadian Forces or
the RCMP. It is one of 17 Divisions of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. Operating
as a not-for-profit company enables CNS to provide members with fair wages and clients
with quality service at competitive rates.
Trust Commissionaires Nova Scotia to help manage all your security needs.
We can help!
Check out our Web site:
www.commissionaires.ns.ca
For more information, contact:
Commissionaires Nova Scotia
CNS Headquarters
1472 Hollis Street, PO Box 2063
Halifax, NS B3J 2Z1
Tel: 902-429-8101/Ext 237
E-mail: cdorrington@commissionaires.ns.ca
