$37,173 average salary

Ontario is rich in cultural diversity, while also being the financial engine of the country. The most populous province, it is rich in opportunity, provides high income potential, and has a beautiful natural landscape with much to do and enjoy.
Becoming a security guard in Ontario means you will have endless job options to choose from, both in major cities and smaller and rural areas. You’ll be close to the cultural hub of Canada, with countless entertainment and recreational events right in your backyard.
Here’s 4 great reasons to become a security guard in Ontario:


40 hours to complete training

Above average job outlook

43,650 security guards in Ontario
Want to become a security guard in Ontario?
Here are the four simple steps to getting licensed in your province.

Take the Basic Security Training course

Pass Your Licensing Exam

Get Certified in First Aid (we can help with that!)

Apply for Your License
Who can get a Security Guard license in Ontario?
To be eligible for an Ontario security guard license you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be legally able to work in Canada
- Have a clean criminal record
- Complete the training and exam requirements
- Have a current Emergency First Aid/CPR certificate (we can help with this)
- If you have been convicted (and not pardoned) of any of the 80+ criminal offences listed in the Ontario regulation, Eligibility to Hold a License — Clean Criminal Record, you will not be able to obtain or renew a security guard license.

Ontario Security Jobs
Ready to get started?
Click the course bundle below to get everything you need to get licensed in your province.
Security Guard Training Courses

Basic Security Guard Training Ontario Bundle
With the Ontario Basic Training Bundle, you will receive the Basic Training Course and the provincially required Standard First Aid Certification. This meets all of the Ontario licensing requirements, making it convenient for you to get all of your courses in one place, at one great price.
- Length: 40 hours
- Language: English
- Certification: Yes
Plus... 8 other career boosting training courses
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