Fire Alarm Installer

Johnson Controls; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Benefits from day one (medical, dental

Extensive training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety policy

Employee discount programs

Company vehicle and tools provided

Scheduling and management support

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Canada seeks a skilled Fire Alarm technician to join our field team. You will assist installation, commissioning, and verification on alarm systems, read complex schematics, and ensure system acceptance with customers and AHJs.

The role requires travel within BC and Yukon, physical ability to lift 50–70 lbs, and adherence to safety protocols. A college diploma or equivalent experience, plus hands-on tool proficiency, is essential.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Fire Protection or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Willing and able to travel within British Columbia and Yukon as needed.
• Experience reading blueprints, submittals, and manuals.
• Strong communication and report/document writing skills.
• Experience with hand tools, test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer and commissioning devices.
• Physically capable of lifting 50–70 lbs.
• Able to work in ladders, scaffolding and confined spaces.
• Flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check.
• CFAA or ASTTBC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assisted installation, commissioning, and verification on Fire Alarm equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, and specs.
• Prepare verification reports for customers and conduct system acceptance tests with AHJs.
• Create As Built drawings upon job completion.
• Maintain knowledge of product lines and safety policies.
• Travel within the district as required.
• Make small programming modifications under supervision; program small systems with training.
• Adhere to OSHA and SimplexGrinnell safety policies.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Communication

Safety awareness

Customer service

Team collaboration

Driver’s license

Education

College diploma in Fire Protection or related field

Electrical/Electronics Technician program

Electrical Apprenticeship

Related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Hand tools

Multi-meter

Digital analyzer

Commissioning devices

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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Here’s what we have to offer

• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs.
• Scheduling and management support.

What you will do

• Perform assisted installation, commissioning, and verification activities on Fire Alarm related equipment, including connection of devices and circuits.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, and specifications.
• Complete verification reports for submittal to customers and carry out system acceptance tests with AHJ’s and other interested parties.
• Complete As Built drawings on the completion of the job.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of various product lines.
• Identify general deficiencies and code issues in the field during verification.
• Travel throughout the District business area when required.
• Conduct small programming modifications to an existing system with supervision.
• Program small systems (upon training).
• Adhere to all OSHA and SimplexGrinnell safety policies and procedures.

What we look for

Required

• Completion of a college diploma in Fire Protection, an Electrical/Electronics Technician program, an Electrical Apprenticeship, a related field, or equivalent work experience. Candidates currently pursuing these qualifications are also encouraged to apply.
• This role may require travel for out-of-town projects, primarily within British Columbia and the Yukon. The ideal candidate must be willing and able to travel as needed.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals.
• Possess strong communication and report/document writing skills
• Experience with hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices.
• Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.Ability to work well with team members.
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
• Strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check.

Preferred

• CFAA or ASTTBC certification.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $28.00-40.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ("AODA"). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.