Fire Alarm Technicians

Jump Recruitment, on behalf of our client, Everguard Fire and Safety (Everguard), is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to join their team.

Everguard Fire and Safety (Everguard) is a multi-industry fire and life safety services and solutions company with comprehensive product offerings; globally recognized product and solution partners; installation, commission, inspection, and testing services and 24/7/365 support. We are proud to employ a diverse team of professionals across Canada who are focused on delivering high-quality products, solutions, and service to our clients. Every day our team members apply their unique knowledge, skills, and abilities to their work, living by our principles of Accountability, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork. We love what we do, and we are always seeking enthusiastic talent to join our team.

We have immediate openings for experienced Fire Alarm Technicians in Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Dryden, ON.

Fire Alarm Technician Responsibilities:

• Installing, inspecting, maintaining, modifying, programming, and servicing fire alarm and fire protection systems.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and operational/product manuals.
• Racking up panels, running wiring/cabling, installing devices and conduit.
• Working with emergency lighting and monitoring systems.
• Evaluating plans, customer requests, code, and non-conformance issues to determine specific solutions and recommendations for customers and management.
• Troubleshooting: conducting investigations of various fire alarm, fire suppression, and sprinkler systems troubles and concerns.
• Preparing stock materials for daily execution of assigned work orders and optimizing material utilization.
• Supporting taking off's and preparing proposals/quotations as required.
• Completing daily reports of completed work orders and activities.
• Ensuring safe work practices are followed and safety leadership is demonstrated in all aspects of the job.
• Mentoring other team members including apprentices and field service labor.
• Participating in 24/7 on-call/call-out emergency service

The successful candidate would bring a variety of competencies to the role, including:

Technical Knowledge:

• Understanding of relevant fire codes and standards
• Demonstrated mindset towards continuous learning
• Ability to use/learn technology solutions in the execution of work

Professional Attributes:

• Highly motivated, self-starter with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to safely execute high-quality work on time, every time
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Capability to work both collaboratively with team members and independently
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and flexibility to address changing situations and priorities

Additional Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to travel to and work out of remote client sites
• Flexibility in hours of work, including potential overtime

Preferred Experience and Education:

• Minimum of 2+ years' field experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems across various industries
• College/trade level education in Electronics or Fire Protection Technology
• Applicable fire service certifications, jurisdictional regulatory permits, and/or valid CFAA and ASTTBC
• Combinations of education in a related field and experience will be considered

Everguard offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a highly successful and growing company and interested in being part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.
Apply in Confidence: Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume & cover letter to: https://jumpcareers.ca/bullhorn/#/jobs/1259

Any questions please email - [email protected]

If located outside of Ontario, willingness to relocate would be a requirement.

At Jump Recruitment we recognize the value of diversity. We are committed to making intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the communities Jump Recruitment and the organizations we serve operate within. We believe that inclusion is not just about making room at the table but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and letting everyone know that their unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodations they may need during the recruitment process. This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.