What Our Commissionaires Say
“I devoted 26 years to the Canadian Forces and entered the civilian workforce during my early 40s. Even though I didn’t sustain any major injuries, I served with many men and women who did—and my work in Human Resources has exposed me to many more. I can personally relate to the initial challenges of transitioning back into civilian life and have witnessed first-hand the even greater challenges that injured veterans face. As a manager of the Return To Work program, I want to ensure these men and women are treated with dignity and respect, and also ensure they have access to meaningful work opportunities.”
-- Jim Britton, Employee Relations and Labour Relations Manager, Commissionaires Ottawa
“Commissionaires have a lot of fun and bring with them vast and diverse experience. Commissionaires’ work is very flexible and I enjoy the challenge of helping improve the success of the organization.”
-- Commissionaire Richard Bryant
“I like the fact that there are many ex military and ex RCMP on the job. This experience enables Commissionaires to be a more professional organization with a good reputation, providing commissionaires with many opportunities for interesting work.”
-- Commissionaire Ron Sherlock
“Commissionaires is an excellent organization which takes care of its employees.”
-- Commissionaire
“As a former police officer I consider Commissionaires as one of the best places to work. A place you can work with pride and dignity. We have a very experienced and professional set of officers at our head office who look after our interests very carefully.”
-- Commissionaire
“Everyone I have dealt with at Commissionaires has been very pleasant and respectful and I don’t expect that will change. I should have joined sooner after retirement from my previous employment. I really enjoy being with Commissionaire and wear the uniform with pride"
-- Commissionaire
“I have worked for Commissionaires for many years and always feel secure that even if my location is changed that I will always have work if I want it."
-- Commissionaire
“When I retired after 26 years in the military, I got a job with a civilian company. To be honest, it was challenging to adapt. I missed the camaraderie I had enjoyed in the military, and having people around who could relate to what it’s like—and what it takes—to serve our country. After a few years I approached Commissionaires. They valued my military experience and offered me opportunities to advance in my career. The camaraderie is back!”
-- Roger Harber, BC commissionaire
“The policies of this company display integrity and honesty. I will continue to work here as long as I am able.”
-- Commissionaire
“What I like most about working for Commissionaires is the flexible, easy going nature of the work. Camaraderie is really, really good and we always get the job done no matter what.”
-- Detention guard-RCMP Peter Mueller
“I dedicated 27 years to the Canadian Forces and now I’m starting on my second career. Despite my spinal injury, I’m still young and have plenty to offer. Commissionaires found a job for me that’s very similar to what I was doing in the military. I’m surrounded by people who understand where I’m from and what I’ve been through.”
-- Scott Morrison, NB & PEI commissionaire
“I just love my job. I love being at work. I’ve always been a very dedicated commissionaire.”
-- Commissionaire Gilles Labelle
"What I value most about Commissionaires is belonging to an organization that believes in its people and celebrates their accomplishments."
-- Commissionaire Renée Simmons
“For 21 years, I got used to a certain kind of structure, discipline and lifestyle in the military. I really missed it once I retired from the Canadian Forces. I’m far too young to retire for good, so I was hoping I could find a second career where I could fit in—and I do fit in at Commissionaires. People can relate to what I’ve been through and I like the camaraderie. I’m proud that this company recognizes, values and goes out of their way to hire former members of the military. As a recruiter who is now involved with the Return to Work program, it’s an even greater honour to be a part of the process and give back to the military community.”
-- Stan Rushton, Great Lakes commissionaire
“Thanks to Commissionaires, I work with former veterans that I can immediately connect with because we have many things in common from our previous career.”
-- Commissionaire Chris Bateman
“I still wanted to wear a uniform, I still wanted to do something for my country, and Commissionaires is the next best thing.”
-- Carl Huggins
“What I like most about Commissionaires is the camaraderie. It’s similar to the military. Everyone is friendly and very helpful, and I work with a really good group in Dispatch. The company was flexible when I asked to work part-time and they made it happen. It’s great being able to have the option to spend more time with my family and volunteer outside of my shifts. I’m really enjoying what I’m doing.”
-- David Serduk, Manitoba commissionaire
“Commissionaires is a great company to work in.”
-- Commissionaire