Fire Alarm Systems Supervisor

Olymbec; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Olymbec is seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Supervisor to lead administration, planning, and operational oversight for fire alarm and security systems across the real estate portfolio.

You will supervise CCQ technicians, manage subcontractors, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with ULC, NBC, and NFC standards. The role includes occasional site visits and acting as a technical resource for complex situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the fire alarm industry
• At least 2 years in supervision of CCQ personnel
• Experience coordinating administrative activities and subcontractors
• Strong knowledge of ULC, NBC, NFC and CCQ regulations
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

• Administrative & Budgetary Management: Manage compliance files, ULC logs, inspection reports, budgets, and subcontractor contracts and invoices.
• Team Management (CCQ Personnel): Supervise, evaluate, and mentor CCQ technicians; manage schedules & timesheets.
• Operational Supervision & Site Visits: Plan inspection/maintenance schedules; conduct occasional site visits to verify 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 in complex situations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team supervision

MS Office

Bilingual (French/English)

Project coordination

Education

DEP in security systems installation & maintenance (CCQ 222)

AEC/DEC in fire prevention or business administration

Tools

Mircom systems

Bosch systems

Job description

TheFire 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.

Job Summary:

TheFire 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.

• Certifications: Fire alarm technician certification (CFAA/ACAI), valid Bureau de la sécurité privée (BSP) license, and a valid driver's license (occasional travel required).

• 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.

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