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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:

$37,173 average salary

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.

Get Certified in First Aid

Pass Your Licensing Exam

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
  • 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.
Security Guard training Ontario

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Security Guard Training Courses

Basic Security Guard Training Ontario

Basic Security Guard Training Ontario

The basic training course is the government-approved course you need before you can take your exam and get your provincial security license.

  • Length: 40 hours
  • Language: English
  • Certification: Yes
  • Exam Attempts: 4
  • Passing Score: 75%

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Security Guard Training Courses

Ontario Security Guard

Ontario Security Guard

To be properly trained and ready to take on any security guard job, you need professional training. Security Guard Course prepares you by introducing all of the required material you need to pass your Ontario security guard exam and also extra information to give you confidence.

  • Length: 40 hours
  • Language: English
  • Certification: Yes
  • Exam Attempts: Unlimited
  • Passing Score: 62%

$99.00 CAD

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At Canadian Academy of Guard Training, we’re more than a course provider – we’re passionate about setting you up for success, every step of the way.

Our resources are designed to answer your questions, help you stand out to prospective employers, and help you advance in your career.

Ontario Career Boosting Training Courses

EmergencyFirstAid_CPR_AED

Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED

This Red Cross Certificate course meets the requirement for your Ontario Security Guard License and is WSIB approved.

$89.99 CAD

Private Investigator

Private Investigator

This specialized 50hr online course meets and exceeds the syllabus requirements of the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General.

$229.00 CAD

Dual Security Guard Private Investigator

Dual License: Security Guard and Private Investigator

This course includes both the online Security Guard Course and Private Investigator Course and meets the Ministry requirements for both.

$325.00 CAD

Bouncer Security

Bouncer Security

If you are looking to work in a licensed premises as bar security, nightclub security or a doorman or are the manager or owner of a licensed premises then this course is a must.

$199.00 CAD

Online Use of Force and Handcuffing Training

Use Of Force and Cooperative Handcuffing

Prepare to engage deeply, challenge yourself, and expand your capabilities as a security professional.

$159.00 CAD

Conflict Avoidance and Violence Prevention

Conflict De-Escalation

Imagine this course as a practical toolkit, offering you the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate conflicts with confidence while also keeping an eye on legal and safety implications.

$159.00 CAD

Online Loss Prevention Training

Online Loss Prevention Training

This training reduces retail theft and improves workplace safety, designed for security jobs in retail companies.

$199.00 CAD

Security Guard Dispatcher

Security Guard Dispatcher

The role of Security Guard Dispatcher is critical to the functioning of a private security agency.

$199.00 CAD

Bylaw Officer Core Competency Course

Bylaw Officer Core Competency Course

This course will teach you the core foundations of what it means to be a Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

$750.00 CAD

Code White Training

Code White Training

Violence Prevention and Conflict Avoidance in Healthcare.

$169.00 CAD

MLEO – Parking Bylaw Enforcement Officer Course

MLEO – Parking Bylaw Enforcement Officer Course

This online course prepares you to enforce parking bylaws legally and safely.

$299.00 CAD

Animal Control Bylaw Officer Course

Animal Control Bylaw Officer Course

Do you want a career as an Animal Control Officer? Consider this course an essential step in upgrading your skills and knowledge.

$750.00 CAD