The Ultimate Guide to Event Security Jobs in Surrey
Your Basic Security Training (BST) certificate is the key to unlocking exciting, in-demand jobs. Discover the top annual events in Surrey and Metro Vancouver that need certified security guards right now.
Why Work in Event Security?
A career in event security is one of the most dynamic and exciting paths you can take. Unlike a fixed post, working events means you are part of the action, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of thousands of people.
- Exciting Environments: Work at concerts, festivals, sports games, and cultural celebrations. No two days are the same.
- Flexible Hours: Event work is perfect for students, people looking for a second income, or anyone who wants control over their schedule.
- Build Your Network: Meet a wide range of people, from event organizers to local law enforcement, building valuable connections for your career.
- Critical Role: You are the face of safety, playing a vital role in the success of every major event.
Surrey's Top Annual Events Needing Security
Surrey is a hub for some of Canada's largest public celebrations. These events simply cannot happen without a large, professional security team.
Surrey Canada Day
As Western Canada's largest Canada Day celebration, this event at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre draws over 100,000 people for concerts, fireworks, and family fun. Security is paramount.
- Security Needs: Crowd management, access control, perimeter security, stage and VIP area protection.
- When: Every July 1st
Surrey Vaisakhi Parade
One of the largest Vaisakhi Parades outside of India, this massive cultural celebration attracts hundreds of thousands of people. The scale requires a highly organized security presence.
- Security Needs: Parade route management, traffic control assistance, crowd safety, and protecting floats and dignitaries.
- When: Mid-April
Surrey Fusion Festival
A massive, multi-day, "ultimate celebration of music, food, and culture." This award-winning event features numerous pavilions, stages, and vendors at Holland Park, all requiring security monitoring.
- Security Needs: Pavilion and vendor security, access control, crowd flow management, overnight asset protection.
- When: Mid-July
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival
Kicking off the holiday season at Surrey Civic Plaza, this popular family event features live music, a holiday market, and the lighting of a 60-foot Christmas tree. Security ensures a safe, festive atmosphere.
- Security Needs: Crowd safety, managing entry points, monitoring the holiday market, and guest assistance.
- When: Late November
Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair
One of North America's top rodeos, this iconic May long weekend event at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds includes the rodeo, a country fair, and live music, drawing huge crowds.
- Security Needs: Access control, managing licensed areas (beer gardens), fairground patrols, and ensuring safety around livestock and events.
- When: May Long Weekend
Endless Opportunities in Metro Vancouver
Your BST licence isn't just for Surrey. It's your ticket to work at major venues and events across the entire region, all easily accessible from our Surrey location.
PNE Fair, Playland & Concerts
From spring to fall, the PNE grounds are a major employer for security. This includes Playland, the PNE Fair in late summer, and dozens of concerts and events at the PNE Amphitheatre and Agrodome.
See PNE OpportunitiesRogers Arena & BC Place
Virtually every concert (Taylor Swift, Drake, etc.) and major sporting event (Canucks, Lions, Whitecaps) requires a huge security staff for crowd control, bag checks, and guest safety.
See Rogers Arena JobsVancouver Convention Centre
Hosts hundreds of international conferences, trade shows, and galas (like Fan Expo) all year round. These high-profile corporate events require professional, customer-service-oriented security.
See VCC CareersVancouver Festivals
Major events like the Celebration of Light fireworks competition, the Jazz Festival, and various street festivals in Gastown or Kitsilano all depend on licensed security for public safety.
Example: Celebration of LightLearn More at RupIELTS Surrey
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