2021 Canadian Business Awards

Canadian Business Awards 2021 29 restaurants, banks, hotels and major stores due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Hero continues to pay close attention to the developments of the crisis and its effects on its local communities, remaining on hand to offer whatever protection their clients require. In addition, the firm’s recent expansion into new offices in West Kelowna has opened up new scope for opportunities, beginning with the large inhouse facility in which all staff are trained. The facility will also be developed into a Technology Centre for the Westside Community, whilst the top floors will be renovated into condos for staff and local business owners to reside in. The goal is to both contribute to the Westside community with the introduction of this complex, whilst also reducing the firm’s carbon footprint by eradicating the need for travel. Thus, as Hero continues to be moved by genuine compassion and ambition to protect both the citizens of its community and the planet on which they live, the firm continues to achieve new levels of success. We look forward to seeing what the next phase of Hero’s exciting development holds for the firm and its wider community. Company: Hero Security Company Ltd Contact: Harjit Toora Website: www.herosecurity.com Jan21447 Hero Security Company is a Kelowna-based provider of security services that protects citizens, property, and the planet. Motivated by genuine compassion and empowered by innovative technology, Hero has become a vital pillar of the Okanagan community. We find out more about the firm as it celebrates success at the Canada Business Awards 2021. Established in 2006 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Hero Security Company has since expanded to serve the Okanagan region with comprehensive security services that prioritises the safety of its citizens. Providing superior quality 24/7 security at competitive rates, Hero offers peace of mind to its clients through service driven by truth and integrity. Hero offers complete services to fulfil all client needs, including mobile patrols, on site static security, alarm response services, access control, events security and emergency security services. Hero’s team is also licensed to provide security system installation and monitoring services and as such offers a complete selection of cutting-edge video surveillance products that can be installed by a team of professionals, who can also advise on how to use them most effectively. With the support of Hero and its team of professionals, clients can feel confident in their safety, knowing that their security is in good hands. As a family-run business, Hero has always been community-minded with a commitment to the safety of its citizens, many of whom have longstanding, understanding relationships with the team at Hero. This personal, conscientious care of its community is what undoubtedly sets Hero apart from its competition, recognising that its community is united ‘under one sun’ and happily exists in the ‘greatest place on earth’, according to the Hero team: Canada. Amongst other winning attributes, Canada is playing its part to meet the Paris Climate Accord Agreement whilst also reducing its overhead through several environmental initiatives such as the incentive to use electric vehicles. Hero is making its own vital contributions, primarily using technology such as GPS based software that monitors its mobile staff so as to dispatch them more effectively to reduce carbon footprint. Moreover, the firm’s multiple offices ensure that resources are available when and where they are needed, again reducing transportation and making vital contributions to the reduction of carbon emissions. The environmental conscience of Hero is second only to its social conscience in its Best Guard Services & Mobile Security Company - British Columbia purpose to protect and enhance the wellbeing of its clients and its own team. Hero Security contributes by donating blood to local blood bank and contributing to various location organization. A diverse team of Canadian and international staff of all ages, backgrounds, sexualities and more, the Hero team is often considered its greatest asset. A diverse workforce fosters a culture of innovation and productivity, resulting in a happy team that is driven to deliver excellence. This in turn translates into winning customer service that champions communication, enabling the team at Hero to fully understand the requirements of their clients and to go above and beyond in delivering results. It is for this reason that Hero Security has been recognised as this year’s Best Guard Services & Mobile Security Company in British Columbia at the Canada Business Awards 2021. The firm adds this to a roster of accreditations like its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and memberships of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and Greater Westside Board of Trade. Hero is also the two-time winner of the Consumers Choice Award for Security Services in Okanagan. Propelled by its body of recent successes, Hero is able to look ahead to a bright future, having already seen a sudden demand in security for DOCKET A012785 VERSION 02 OFFICE WPG DESIGNER STRANGER, J. REP DEAN KEAST, KELOWNA, BC.

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