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Local security industry report

Security work in
New Brunswick

Local pay, training and the steps towards your next role.

Research checked

The industry at a glance

The standard agency route requires employment with a licensed agency and an individual agent licence. Specialist equipment requires additional authorisation and training. This report brings together New Brunswick wage benchmarks, the local entry route and official recruitment searches. Start with the community and assignment you want to work in.

Your local training route

The industry at a glance

Median hourly security pay

18CAD per hour

Reference period: 2023–2024

New Brunswick. NOC 64410, security guards and related security service occupations. Job Bank reports a median of CAD 18.00 per hour for NOC 64410, security guards and related security service occupations. Reference period: 2023–2024; Labour Force Survey; table updated 2025-11-19. This occupational benchmark includes different roles and experience levels.

Government of Canada Job Bank, NOC 64410; table updated 2025-11-19

Monthly illustration at 40 hours a week

3,120CAD per month

Reference period: 2023–2024

New Brunswick: calculated as the regional median hourly wage × 40 hours × 52 weeks ÷ 12 months. This is a gross illustration before deductions. It assumes paid work throughout the year; actual hours, overtime and earnings vary.

Government of Canada Job Bank, NOC 64410; table updated 2025-11-19
How to read this report

Industry counts and wages describe different populations. The business figure counts employer establishments where available. Wages describe an occupation across employers. Each monthly illustration shows its calculation and assumptions.

Your local training route

Confirm the employer's induction and the licensing authority's requirements for the assignment. The current public application page establishes the worker-licence route. Batons and handcuffs have a separate security-services training policy.

Official authority and local guidance

New Brunswick Gaming Control and Licensing Services

Licensing guidance checked

Training providers to explore

We have not verified a training-provider example for this region. Use the official authority’s guidance to confirm accepted training for your role.

Employers to explore

These official recruitment portals let you search by town or region. Check that an employer has a suitable local vacancy before applying. The list is unranked.

GardaWorld Canada

National recruitment directory. Select New Brunswick or your town to check availability. A local vacancy or employer presence has not been confirmed in this report.

Search these job titles

  • Security Guard
  • Airport Security Screening
  • Armed Guard - Cash Services

The official portal separates guarding, airport screening and cash services. Choose a Canadian location and read that role’s requirements.

Application route
  1. Search a Canadian city or province.
  2. Choose a vacancy and review its duties.
  3. Apply through the official portal.

Paladin Security

National recruitment directory. Select New Brunswick or your town to check availability. A local vacancy or employer presence has not been confirmed in this report.

Search these job titles

  • Security Guard
  • Healthcare Security Officer

Canadian recruitment includes healthcare, patrol, commercial and other sites. Its careers pages link to applications and career fairs.

Application route
  1. Select a local opening from the careers page.
  2. Prepare a tailored résumé and references.
  3. Follow the application and interview instructions.

Commissionaires

National recruitment directory. Select New Brunswick or your town to check availability. A local vacancy or employer presence has not been confirmed in this report.

Search these job titles

  • Security Guard Professionals
  • Hospital Security Guard
  • Site Supervisor

Recruitment is organised by division. Some roles require a completed application form alongside a résumé and listed credentials.

Application route
  1. Select your region and vacancy.
  2. Read that division’s submission instructions.
  3. Send the requested application documents through its stated route.

Securitas Canada

National recruitment directory. Select New Brunswick or your town to check availability. A local vacancy or employer presence has not been confirmed in this report.

Search these job titles

  • Security Guard
  • Supervisor
  • District Manager

The Canadian careers page links to its applicant system. Check province, language and role requirements in the individual vacancy.

Application route
  1. Open Explore Job Opportunities.
  2. Choose a Canadian vacancy.
  3. Complete its application and follow recruiter instructions.

How hiring works

Use this as a starting point. Requirements depend on the role, employer and work location. Check the current vacancy and regulator before applying or paying for training.

Become a security guard
  1. Find a licensed agency

    Check the government agency list and confirm the proposed role and training arrangements.

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  2. Prepare the agent application

    Complete the form with identity, photograph, work-entitlement evidence and required disclosures.

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  3. Obtain the licence and induction

    Submit the application and fee through the agency process, then complete the site's instructions and any equipment-specific authorisation.

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Sources & research notes

  • Licensing guidance was last checked on 2026-09-16. This region has limited coverage. Confirm the current authority, training and authorisation required for the specific post.
  • Wages describe NOC 64410 across multiple security roles and experience levels. They are historical occupational estimates; a vacancy can offer different pay.
  • The monthly figure is calculated using a 40-hour, 52-week assumption. It is gross income before deductions and does not include overtime.
  • Employer links are unranked Canadian recruitment routes. Local vacancies and the employer’s presence in this province or territory require confirmation.
  • Provider details retain the 2026-09-16 source check. Confirm current authorisation, course dates, exam arrangements and the full fee.

External sources may be in a different language.

  1. New Brunswick application and fee
  2. Security-services training policy
  3. Private Investigators and Security Services Act
  4. Job Bank wages
  5. GardaWorld Canada recruitment
  6. Paladin Security recruitment
  7. Commissionaires recruitment
  8. Securitas Canada recruitment

Turn your research into a next step.

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