Experienced Fire Suppression Technician/ Technicien expérimenté en extinction d'incendie

Everguard; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire and life safety services company in Thunder Bay is looking for an Experienced Fire Suppression Technician. Responsibilities include installing and servicing fire protection equipment and systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in a mechanical trade, relevant field experience, and strong problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive wages and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health, dental and insurance coverage

Employer-matched retirement savings

Paid training and development opportunities

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ field experience across various industries preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Fire service certifications and/or suppression training would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, modify, and service fire protection equipment.
• Validate system operation after installation.
• Perform all mechanical and electrical tests required.

Skills

Professional and customer service focused mindset

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to safely execute high quality work on-time

Knowledge of relevant fire codes and standards

Ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma in a mechanical trade

Job description

Overview

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 values of Accountability, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork. We love what we do, and if you're passionate about making a difference and growing your career, we want to hear from you.

We have immediate openings at our Thunder Bay operation for Experienced Fire Suppression Technician.

Being a part of our team, you will be able to experience many of the benefits below.

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health, dental and insurance coverage
• Employer-matched retirement savings and financial planning support
• Paid time off, including vacation, flex time and observed holidays
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• A supportive, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment

As our Experienced Fire Suppression Technician, you will be responsible for a wide variety of in-field fire services such as installing, inspecting, maintaining, modifying, and servicing fire protection equipment and fire suppression systems including vehicle suppression, kitchen suppression, industrial suppression, and clean agent suppression systems at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites.

What You'll Do

• Verifying conditions of suppression system, including validation of installation compliance and component location
• Test, replace and repair system components
• Perform all mechanical and electrical tests required to certify proper system operation
• Assess equipment, environment and operating conditions
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and operational/product manuals
• Evaluating plans, customer requests, code, and non-conformance issues to determine specific solutions and recommendations for customers and management
• Install systems according to manufacturer’s instructions
• After installation, validate system operation
• Preparing stock materials for daily execution of assigned work orders and optimizing material utilization
• 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 trainees and field service labour
• Participating in 24/7 on-call/call out emergency service

What You Bring

• Ability to safely execute high quality work on-time
• Professional and customer service focused mindset
• High level of self motivation
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively with team members, as well as, independently
• Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving skills
• Flexibility to address changing situations/priorities and solve problems as they evolve
• Knowledge of relevant fire codes and standards
• Demonstrate mindset towards continuous learning, as well as an ability to use/learn technology solutions in the execution of their work is a must
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to travel to and work out of remote client sites. Overtime may be necessary; therefore, flexibility in hours of work will be required.

Qualifications

• A candidate with a minimum of 3+ years’ field experience across various industries and a diploma in a mechanical trade would be preferred
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• A minimum of 2+ years' field experience across various industries and a diploma in a mechanical trade would be preferred
• Fire service certifications and/or suppression training would be considered an asset
• Note: All combinations of education in a related field and experience will be considered
• Note: Candidates who advance through the hiring process will be required to submit a current Certificate of Conduct and Driver’s abstract

We foster a respectful and inclusive work environment and embrace diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply!