Fire Alarm Technician

BGIS; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fire Alarm Technician to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. This exciting role involves inspecting fire alarm systems, analyzing alarm causes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance fire prevention measures. The company emphasizes a culture of care, high performance, and sustainability, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are passionate about safety and eager to make a difference, this position is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in facility management and fire protection.

Qualifications

• CFAA certification and a college diploma in Fire Protection are essential.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities for compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Analyze fire alarm causes and communicate solutions to stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating evacuation plans and provide training.

Skills

Fire Alarm Systems

Fire Protection Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

College Diploma in Fire Protection

Canadian Fire Alarm Association Certification

Job description

ABOUT US

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With a combined team of over 10,000 professionals worldwide, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver. We actively seek new opportunities that drive innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and Asia. For further information, visit www.bgis.com.

OUR CULTURE

At BGIS, our culture is built on three foundational pillars:

1. Culture of Care: We deeply care for each other, our clients, partners, and the communities we serve.
2. High Performing Teams: We go Above and Beyond to deliver exceptional services. INTEGRITY, OWNERSHIP, RESPONSIVENESS, INITIATION, VISIBILITY, DRIVE, and INTEGRATION are core to high performance.
3. Unwavering Commitment to Sustainability: We conduct every action with a focus on preserving our earth.

SUMMARY

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)
• Driver's 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.
• Inspect Fire Alarm systems and components as required by regulatory requirements for compliance and complete required repairs as needed.
• Analyze the causes of fire alarms and trouble calls, following up and communicating with stakeholders to provide solutions.
• Communicate with building occupants and stakeholders to address or escalate their concerns.
• Provide the necessary support with the main client of the building and assist in the coordination of evacuation plans.
• Assist the property management team and various stakeholders with fire and life safety support/training as required.
• Actively participate in project requirements meetings and take responsibility for the areas of their expertise as required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data.
• Strong communication skills, including written, comprehension, and verbal.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Fire Alarm Technician experience working in a commercial environment would be an asset.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

BGIS est un employeur qui respecte l'égalité des chances et nous vous invitons à postuler pour un poste chez nous ! Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement pendant le processus de recrutement, veuillez nous contacter à askHR. En cas de demande d'accommodement, nous discuterons avec le candidat en question et fournirons, ou ferons en sorte de fournir, un accommodement approprié d'une manière qui tiendra compte des besoins d'accessibilité du candidat en fonction de son handicap.