Parliamentary Protective Service
- Frontline Operations Selection process number Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in Canada. Protection Officers (Constables) play a vital role in protecting the Parliamentary community and the millions who visit the Precinct each year. The Protection Officers (Constables) are armed personnel responsible for ensuring Parliament is safe and accessible so parliamentarians can carry out their legislative duties in a safe and secure setting.
On-site presence required. Shifts rotate 24/7, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays. It delivers layered, intelligence-led protection in one of Canada’s most symbolic and complex environments. With a united, engaged, and empowered workforce committed to the pursuit of excellence, our strength is in collaboration with partners through integrated and intelligence-led operations.
The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. Persons appointed to the PPS continue to be part of the federal government. Paid Training ~ Health, dental, and vision care insurance plans ~ Public Service Pension Plan ~Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation annually ~ Free on-site fitness facilities ~ Employee and Family Assistance Program ~ Proximity to O-Train’s Parliament Station and most main OC Transpo and STO bus lines Reliability Status security clearance
- For PPS Enhanced Reliability Status (ERS):All candidates must obtain both a Site Access Clearance and a PPS Enhanced Reliability Status. To initiate the PPS security screening process, candidates will be required to complete a personal history questionnaire, a pre interview questionnaire,



and undergo fingerprinting.
This security screening investigation includes, but is not limited to, a loyalty assessment, law enforcement verifications, financial verifications, internet inquiries, as well as personal and employment reference checks. Security screening is conducted as a separate process, and the outcome may be influenced by several factors, including the length of time an individual has resided in Canada and the resulting ability to verify required background information. Interactions with law enforcement, credit history, personal associations, and other relevant security considerations may also affect a candidate’s eligibility to be granted the required security screening level and may influence the time needed to complete the security screening process.
Must be able to attend and successfully complete the full 12-week PPS Recruit Training Program and obtain all required certifications.
Ability and willingness to work rotational shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Ability and willingness to work overtime or on short notice to meet operational requirements.
Physically able to carry approximately 25 lbs of equipment periodically throughout a 12-hour shift on a rotating schedule.
Ability and willingness to testify in a court of law if required.




Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain the required security clearance prior to employment start date.
Ability and willingness to successfully complete all pre-requisite evaluations, including testing, interviews, and reference checks.
Ability and willingness to successfully complete medical, psychological, and physical assessments related to operational requirements, including hearing and color vision standards.
Post-secondary education or an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant experience. (Language requirements (essential for the job) Bilingual
- Imperative(BBB/BBB)
- SECOND LANGUAGE SELF-ASSESSMENT:In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.
Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting: ASSET

EDUCATION:
Post-secondary studies in criminology, law, justice, physical security, or related fields. ASSET EXPERIENCES:AE1: Experience in a security and/or law enforcement work environment such as, the protection field, detection field, paramedic, public safety, military, policing or other relevant fields related to the position. AE3: Experience applying First Aid and CPR training. The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

📌 Protection Officer (Quebec)
🏢 Employment and Social Development Canada
📍 Quebec