Watchman jobs in Vancouver, BC typically pay C$19–C$29 an hour (about C$3,300–C$5,000 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of night shifts. Employers ask for security or watchman experience and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Vancouver.
- Typical pay
- C$19–C$29
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,300–C$5,000
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Night shifts
- Open now
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- register to be matched
Open watchman positions in Vancouver
No open position is listed for Vancouver today. New watchman jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a WatchmanAbout watchman jobs in Vancouver
Working as a watchman in Vancouver, BC means joining a private household. The watchman keeps watch over a residence, mostly at night, and responds to alarms and visitors, and families across Metro Vancouver hire for this role all year round.
Vancouver is known for technology, film and VFX, international trade, and clean energy, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Amazon, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Telus, Sony Imageworks, and Vancouver Coastal Health. Vancouver is the third-largest film production centre in North America and Canada's busiest port city.
Main duties
- Watch the property during the shift
- Check doors, windows and gates
- Respond to alarms and call help when needed
- Keep a shift log
- Hand over to the next shift
Watchman pay in Vancouver
Household incomes in Vancouver are shaped by an average local salary of around C$76,000, which is why watchman pay here sits above the Canada average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a watchman
- Shift 1Gate & visitor log
- ·Perimeter patrol
- ·CCTV check
- Shift 2Night patrol
- ·Handover report
Why work in Vancouver?
The local job market is growing at 4.1% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Vancouver.
Vancouver is often described as “Hollywood North and Pacific Tech Gateway”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Security or watchman experience
- Background check
- Ability to stay alert at night
- Security licence where required
Working in Canada
- Right to work in Canada: Foreign caregivers may come through federal caregiver immigration programs or a work permit, which can require a Labour Market Impact Assessment and a specific employer.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors), identity verification and reference checks.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
- Contract: A signed employment contract should cover duties, hours, wages, overtime, accommodation if any, vacation and termination notice.
Live-in or live-out?
Most watchman roles in Vancouver are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your watchman experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Canada right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a watchman earn in Vancouver, BC?
Watchman jobs in Vancouver, BC typically pay C$19–C$29 an hour (about C$3,300–C$5,000 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in watchman jobs in Vancouver?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most watchman roles in Vancouver are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a watchman in Canada?
Employers ask for security or watchman experience, background check and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). You must also have the right to work in Canada.
What does a watchman do day to day?
A watchman keeps watch over a residence, mostly at night, and responds to alarms and visitors. Typical duties include watch the property during the shift, check doors, windows and gates, respond to alarms and call help when needed.
How do I apply for watchman jobs in Vancouver on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Vancouver hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a watchman work?
A typical schedule is night shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.