Fire Alarm Technician

BGIS; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS in Montreal, QC, seeks a Fire Alarm Technician to perform code-compliant testing and inspections, assess risks, and coordinate with occupants and facility managers. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance with NFPA, NFC, and CFAA standards and supports BGIS's integrated approach to operating buildings.

Development opportunities include transitioning into on-account operations, facility management, or project management roles.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Fire Protection or equivalent.
• Completion of Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification.
• Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information clearly.
• Fire and life safety practices knowledge and applicable codes/regulations.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to self start and work in teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Fire Alarm Technician experience in commercial environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities and ensure compliance with codes; create action plans to resolve issues related to fire life safety.
• Inspect Fire Alarm systems and components per regulatory requirements with necessary repairs.
• Analyze causes of alarms and follow up with stakeholders to provide solutions.
• Communicate with occupants and stakeholders to address concerns.
• Support with main client coordination and evacuation planning.
• Assist property management with fire life safety training and support.
• Participate in project requirements meetings as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Fire protection knowledge

Fire alarm systems

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Self-starting

Education

College diploma in Fire Protection

CFAA certification

Job description

Job Description

The Fire Alarm Technician will report to the Regional Operations Manager. In this role, the Fire Alarm Technician will be responsible for completing code-compliant testing and inspections. Additionally, assessing risks, reporting, and proposing possible solutions on topics related to fire prevention in compliance with the ULC, NFC, NFPA and other regulatory requirements. They will liaise between building occupants, facility managers, and various stakeholders with BGIS.

This role will work in collaboration with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of all activities and play a key role in our INTEGRATED approach to operating buildings.

Opportunities for Development

At BGIS we are committed to the development of our people – offering them opportunities to learn and grow into various roles. Success in the role offers Team Members the opportunity to explore various roles – some include:

• On Account Operational roles,
• Facility Management Office roles,
• Project Management roles to lead and execute projects

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Completion of Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA)
• Drivers license is required

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities, ensuring compliance with the applicable codes and regulations. Creating action plans and recommendations to resolve any issues related to Fire Life safety compliance requirements, i.e. emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, fire doors/separations, and fire alarm systems, etc.
• Inspects Fire Alarm systems and components as required by regulatory requirements for compliance and completes required repairs as required.
• Analyzes the causes of fire alarms and trouble calls, following up and communicating with stakeholders to provide solutions.
• Communicating with building occupants and stakeholders to address or escape their concerns
• Provides the necessary support with the main client of the building and assists in the coordination of evacuation plans.
• Assists the property management team and various stakeholders with fire and life safety support/training as required
• As required, actively participates in project requirements meetings and takes responsibility for the areas of their expertise.
• Other duties as required

Knowledge & Skills

• College diploma in Fire Protection or equivalent
• Completion of Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification
• Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information clearly
• Various levels of job-related experience will be considered
• Have a good knowledge of fire and life safety practices, as well as related codes/regulations and authorities having jurisdiction
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to self start working individually and/or work in teams and
• Ability to interpret and analyze data,
• Strong communication skills, including written, comprehension and verbal
• Problem-solving skills
• Fire Alarm Technician experience working in commercial environment would be an asset.

About Us

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Team

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centres and other critical environments.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.