Security guards · Metro Vancouver & Greater Victoria
Security guards in Vancouver and Victoria, BC.
Guards for construction sites, retail spaces and events. Clear duties, useful reports and a practical coverage plan.
Quote enquiries answered within 1 business hour during business hours.
Licensed guards
BC Security Worker Licences
Insured coverage
Liability insurance & WorkSafeBC
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Security guard services
The right coverage for the work you do.
Choose the setting that fits your needs. See the guard duties, reporting and planning behind each service.
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 securityNeed short-notice coverage? Call to confirm availability and arrival time.
Call 604-358-7787The Onward approach
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 workPrepare 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.
Our region
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 areasOutside these service areas? Contact us to discuss availability.
- 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.
Start a conversation
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.