Commissionaires Victoria, the Islands and Yukon Information

Commissionaires Victoria, one of seventeen autonomous Divisions of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, was established in 1937 and has grown along with the communities of Vancouver Island. With the addition of the detachment in Whitehorse, in 1999, the name was changed to Victoria, the Islands and Yukon Division to more closely describe our geographical boundaries. Commissionaires Victoria is the largest security business on Vancouver Island providing security services to all levels of government, industry, small business and individuals. The Division also administers guards and matrons for RCMP detachments throughout Vancouver Island and the Yukon. With over 1000 personnel it provides a wide range of security services in the major centres and is ready to respond to any security related requirements. The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires was founded for humanitarian reasons – to find meaningful employment for needy veterans. This benevolent purpose has remained intact and has provided the foundation for Corps and Divisional activity for many decades. Over the years, eligibility has been expanded to include former members of the RCMP and ex-service personnel from allied countries. In addition, a number of non-traditional personnel such as former police, fire, paramedic and other persons of good character are hired.