Security Guard Certificate Training

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Wataynikaneyap Transmission Project Training Program is a First Nation program delivered by Opiikapawiin Services L.P. Security Guard Training will be delivered for a 1 week at Quetico Conference Centre or Thunder Bay with in-person exam at the end of the program. This training is available for suitable applicants from the 24 FNLP member communities. Security guard experience is not needed to apply. The training is also open to experienced security guards that are not licensed and would like the opportunity to be licensed.

Participants will receive the instruction required to complete the Ontario security guard exam. Those that pass the exam at the end of the course will earn the Ontario Security Guard Agent License and can work as a security guard at the camps and material yards used to build the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Line Project. The Ontario Security Guard Agent License will require a criminal reference check. The skills and certificates are transferable to security guard employment opportunities throughout Ontario. The course includes CPR and First Aid certificates and instruction in health and safety, emergency response preparation, the Canadian legal system and effective communications. Travel, meals and accommodation are included through Opiikapawiin Services LP.

  • No previous experience required.

  • Previous work as a security guard is an asset.

  • Must be age 18+ and must complete a criminal reference check

  • Must be double vaccinated to meet Health and Safety Standards

Applicants must be double vaccinated to meet Health and Safety requirements and complete a criminal reference check to be eligible for certification.

Eileen Koostachin, Deer Lake First Nation.