Security guards in Vancouver and Victoria, BC.
Guards for construction sites, retail spaces and events. Clear duties, useful reports and a practical coverage plan.
Call to confirm availability and the earliest arrival time for your site.
Licensed guards
BC Security Worker Licences
Insured coverage
Liability insurance & WorkSafeBC
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The right coverage for the work you do.
Construction Security
Licensed construction-site security for overnight, weekend, and continuous coverage. Guards control gates, patrol perimeters, log equipment and deliveries, and report incidents within 24 hours.
Explore construction securityRetail Security
Licensed retail security and loss-prevention coverage for stores and shopping centres. Uniformed guards support customer safety, deter theft, and record incidents with photo notes.
Explore retail securityEvent Security
Licensed event security for weddings, festivals, concerts, and corporate events. Access checks, crowd flow, liquor-service support, shift logs, and incident reports within 24 hours.
Explore event securityEmergency Security
Short-notice coverage after a break-in, a threat, or a staffing gap. Call to confirm availability and the earliest arrival time for your site.
“Their team was professional, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable. They provided top-notch security services that exceeded my expectations.”
Gultash W. · Google review “Best company on Vancouver Island for security. These people are responsible and do their job properly, making sure everything is safe and secure. Highly recommend.”
Aman A. · Google review “Excellent service by the team we had for security for 10 days”
Jaime H. · Google review
You should know what your security is doing.
Good service needs clear expectations and a way to act when something needs attention. Our focus is guard preparation, useful reporting and continual improvement.
How we approach the work- 22:00Gate locked and checked
- 22:40Perimeter patrol complete
- 23:15Delivery logged at Gate B
- 00:30All clear at handover
Prepare for the site
Agree the coverage, access rules and escalation contacts before the first shift. Give guards clear instructions for the work in front of them.
Keep you informed
Use shift logs and incident reports to explain what happened, what action was taken and what needs your attention.
Learn from the work
Use client feedback and lessons from incidents to guide site instructions, guard coaching and the next coverage plan.
Across the Lower Mainland and southern Vancouver Island.
One regional company serving Greater Vancouver and Greater Victoria. The same service standards, with coverage planned around each site.
Explore our service areasCommon questions
See all questions- How much do security guards cost in Vancouver and Victoria?
It depends on the service, the hours, and how many guards you need, so we quote every job individually. What does not change is what the rate covers: guard pay, WorkSafeBC, liability insurance, shift logs, incident reports and supervision. The quote sets out the rate, coverage and applicable tax. We match eligible written quotes from comparable licensed providers in the same region.
- What areas does Onward Security serve?
We serve Greater Vancouver and Greater Victoria. In Metro Vancouver, coverage includes Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Surrey, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, New Westminster, Delta, Langley, White Rock, and Maple Ridge. In Greater Victoria, it includes Victoria, Saanich, Langford, Colwood, Esquimalt, View Royal, Sooke, Sidney, and Oak Bay. For a location outside these areas, contact us to discuss availability and any travel costs.
- Are your security guards licensed and insured?
Yes. Every Onward guard holds a valid BC Security Worker Licence. The company carries commercial general liability insurance and WorkSafeBC coverage for every deployment. Both are included in your rate.
- How quickly can you have a guard on site?
Call to confirm availability and the earliest arrival time for your site. Arrival depends on the location, risk and available guards. For planned work, contact us with your dates as early as you can so we can confirm suitable coverage.
Tell us what your site needs.
Share your location, dates and priorities. We will help you work out the coverage and provide a written quote.