Fire Alarm System Supervisor

Olymbec Corporate Group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Olymbec Corporate Group is seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Supervisor to oversee administrative management, planning, and operations of fire alarm and security systems across the real estate portfolio.

You will lead a team of CCQ technicians, manage subcontractors, monitor budgets, and ensure compliance with ULC, NBC, and NFC standards. Occasional site visits and acting as a technical resource are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the fire alarm industry, including at least 2 years in team supervision and administrative coordination.

Responsibilities

• Administrative & Budgetary Management: Manage compliance files, ULC logs, inspection reports, work estimates, and subcontractor contracts/invoices.
• Team Management (CCQ Personnel): Supervise, evaluate, and mentor CCQ technicians; manage schedules and timesheets in line with CCQ and OHS regulations.
• Operational Supervision & Site Visits: Plan inspection/maintenance schedules; occasional site visits to verify work quality and deadlines.
• Monitoring Portals & Project Oversight: Maintain monitoring portals, review service reports, and coordinate on-call rotations.
• Compliance & Technical Support: Ensure compliance with NBC, NFC, ULC; provide technical guidance during emergencies.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Leadership

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

DEP in installation and maintenance of security systems (CCQ Code 222)

AEC/DEC in fire prevention or business administration

Tools

Mircom systems

Bosch systems

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

The Fire Alarm Systems Supervisor is responsible for the administrative management, planning, and operational oversight of activities related to fire alarm and security systems across the real estate portfolio.

In this role, they lead a team of CCQ technicians, manage subcontractors, oversee budget tracking, and ensure strict compliance with applicable standards (ULC, NBC, NFC). Primarily focused on administration and project management, they conduct occasional job site visits to validate work quality and serve as a technical resource for complex situations.

The position reports directly to the Director of Safety and Fire Prevention.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative & Budgetary Management: Manage compliance files, ULC logs, and inspection reports. Prepare work estimates, contribute to budget planning, and oversee the administrative tracking of subcontractor contracts and invoices.
• Team Management (CCQ Personnel): Supervise, evaluate, and mentor the team of CCQ technicians. Manage schedules and timesheets, ensuring compliance with CCQ standards and OHS (SST) regulations.
• Operational Supervision & Site Visits: Plan inspection and maintenance schedules. Conduct occasional job site visits to inspect work quality, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to standards and deadlines.
• Monitoring Portals & Project Oversight: Manage the administrative upkeep of monitoring portals. Analyze service reports, recommend necessary corrective actions, and coordinate administrative on-call rotations.
• Compliance & Technical Support: Ensure strict compliance with applicable codes and standards (NBC, NFC, ULC, CCQ). Provide technical and decision‑making support during complex situations or emergencies.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Vocational diploma (DEP) in installation and maintenance of security systems (CCQ – Code 222), College diploma (AEC/DEC) in fire prevention or business administration, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the fire alarm industry, including at least 2 years in team supervision (ideally with CCQ personnel) and administrative coordination.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of ULC standards, National Building Code (NBC), National Fire Code (NFC), and CCQ regulations. Experience with Mircom and Bosch systems is an asset.
• Key Competencies: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint), strong organizational skills, administrative rigor, leadership, and priority management.
• Language Requirement: Intermediate to advanced bilingualism (French and English), both spoken and written.

* Over 50% of interactions will be with English‑speaking clients, vendors, and colleagues in the U.S.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

* Employment is subject to a background check, including a criminal record check.