According to the Ministry a security license is required for work in Ontario involving protection of people and property which includes:
The Private Security and Investigative Services Act also states that a security license is required for work involving remuneration, meaning you are paid. The security license is valid across Ontario. Once you obtain your security license you do not need to apply again if you switch employers or move to another city. The license is valid for two birthdays.
Ontario Security Hub is a Ministry licenced security guard training entity and can assist you in getting your security guard license in Ontario. Start our online security guard training so you can start working as a security guard.