Commissionaires Nova Scotia brings trusted professionals to highly visible public‑facing roles while supporting local employment and continued service careers
Service‑minded Nova Scotians, including veterans, are now playing a frontline role in safeguarding one of the province’s busiest transportation hubs. Commissionaires Nova Scotia (Commissionaires) was awarded the contract for security services at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, operated by the Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA), bringing trusted, community‑focused security professionals into highly visible, public‑facing roles.
Commissionaires and HIAA bring a shared, service‑driven approach to safety and security at Halifax Stanfield. Throughout the airport, Commissionaires are found in visible patrol, access‑control, and customer‑facing roles. For some, the assignment represents a continuation of service following a career in the Canadian Armed Forces or the RCMP, offering stable employment, a sense of purpose, and a supportive transition into civilian life.
“When you’ve spent your life in uniform, service doesn’t end when the job does; it evolves,” said Barry Pitcher, CEO of Commissionaires Nova Scotia. “Our partnership with the Halifax International Airport Authority is built on shared values: professionalism, accountability, and respect for the public. Together, we’re creating an environment where experienced, service‑minded Nova Scotians, including veterans, can support passengers, airport staff, and the broader community in a way that is visible, calm, and people‑focused.”
Halifax Stanfield serves millions of passengers each year and plays a critical role in regional and national connectivity, connecting families, supporting tourism, and enabling trade and travel. Working alongside HIAA and airport partners, Commissionaires helps support a safe, welcoming, and positive passenger experience for everyone who passes through the terminal.
As a Nova Scotia‑based, not‑for‑profit organization, Commissionaires reinvests in its employees and the communities they serve. The contract strengthens local employment and supports long‑term economic stability, particularly for veterans seeking reliable work that values their experience and commitment to service.
Commissionaires is working closely with HIAA, airport partners, and local stakeholders to support safe, responsive, regulatory and traveller service standards and expectations at Atlantic Canada’s busiest airport.
