FACT: We have been acknowledged as the largest private employer in Ottawa – ahead of Nortel Networks Corp., Bell Canada, Rogers Communications Inc., Costco Wholesale Canada, as well as various banks and high-tech companies.

(Source: Book of Lists, Ottawa Business Journal, August 10, 2009)

FACT: We are also the largest, most experienced and best-trained security services provider in the National Capital Region, the Gatineau and Northwestern Quebec regions, the Ottawa Valley and throughout Northern Ontario.

FACT: There are more than 3,800 Commissionaires Ottawa private security professionals.

FACT: We are contracted at about 500 sites, which include municipal, provincial and federal government buildings; high-tech, industrial and commercial office facilities; international and local airports; hospitals, embassies and public buildings; schools and shopping centres; law enforcement agencies; and, military compounds.

FACT: The company has doubled in size during the past five years. This is in response to unprecedented demand for our brand of services – mostly from existing clients who are requesting more guards, new services or specialized services.

FACT: We have, by far, the most stable workforce in the private security industry. Our not-for-profit structure enables us to attract and retain some of the best employees in the industry, as attested by our low, industry-leading 85% retention rate.

FACT: We screen, test, train and equip security-focused individuals of all ages and from all walks of life. All of our commissionaires are cleared to “Secret” level or higher. They are fully licensed and are trained to exceed provincial standards.

FACT: As a not-for-profit company, Commissionaires Ottawa re-invests 95% of its revenues in its employees, providing them with career-enhancing opportunities, higher pay rates, excellent benefit packages and world-class training. As a direct result, clients benefit from the most stable workforce in the private security industry, a professional management team, high recruiting and training standards, ISO policies and procedures, and dedicated security professionals.

FACT: Commissionaires Ottawa is governed by a voluntary board of distinguished citizens who give freely of their time for the benefit of our employees and clients. Our mission is to provide security services that exceed our clients' expectations by deploying the very best disciplined, experienced and trained security professionals.