Fire Alarm Technician (Unifor)

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician/Electrician to verify fire alarm installations, maintain, modify, repair and test life-safety systems across university buildings.

Responsibilities include testing emergency lighting, assisting the sprinkler team, completing inspection reports, identifying deficiencies, and estimating costs for installations and repairs. Strong communication with staff, students and contractors is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School (Grade 12).
• CFAA Certificate with electrical license.
• Winnipeg Fire Department Service License.
• Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Verify fire alarm installations and related components.
• Maintain, modify, repair, test and inspect fire alarm systems.
• Test emergency unit lighting and ensure code compliance.
• Assist sprinkler system installer with testing and inspection.
• Conduct inspections and complete inspection reports.
• Identify deficiencies and recommend solutions.
• Estimate costs for new installations and repairs.
• Learn the University’s central monitoring station requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling systems

Electrical drawings

Direct supervision

Cost estimation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

CFAA certificate

Fire service license

Manitoba Class 5 license

Job description

Work schedule: 38.75 hours/week; Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Salary: $39.23 per hour

Expected Start Date October 19, 2026

465 hours worked

For more information please contact: Gino Gilberto - [e-mail]

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

The minimum qualifications necessary for acceptable (satisfactory) job performance are:

LEVEL OF FORMAL EDUCATION:

• Completion of High School (Grade 12).
• Must possess a CFAA Certificate with appropriate electrical license.
• Must hold a Winnipeg Fire Department issued Service License.
• Must hold a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least five years of related experience in a fire alarm service environment and/or fire
  protection industry after receiving CFAA certificate.
• Knowledge of applicable Provincial and National Fire and Building Codes.
• Knowledge of the CAN/ULC requirements for fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire
  suppression systems and emergency lighting.
• Knowledge of different types of Fire Alarm Systems and Devices.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with computerized scheduling and work order systems.
• Able to read and review electrical shop drawings and determine the application of fire alarm devices.
• Able to direct the work of helpers.
• Able to estimate the costs of new installations as well as upgrades and repairs.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, students and contractors.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good physical coordination as often working on scaffolds or ladders.
• Capable of performing duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work in confined areas, such as tunnels, crawlspaces, pits and shafts.
• Must be capable of working on swing stages and with aerial truck devices.

OTHER:

• May be required to work at the Fort Garry or Bannatyne Campus.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Will be required to provide acceptable Criminal Record and Vulnerable Persons Registry checks.

Key responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Fire Alarm Technician/Electrician is responsible for, verifying fire alarm installations, maintaining, modifying, repairing, testing/inspecting fire alarm systems and components installed in buildings for Life Safety purposes. These include a variety of conventional and addressable systems developed by many different manufacturers.

• Conducts periodic and annual testing of the emergency unit lighting, fire alarm systems and related equipment to ensure they meet the applicable codes and standards.
• Assists the Sprinkler System Installer with the testing and inspection of fire protection systems and other related equipment.
• Conducts inspections and completes applicable inspection reports.
• Identifies deficiencies in existing and/or proposed systems and recommends solutions.
  Verifies fire alarm installations.
• Maintains, modifies and repairs fire alarm systems and associated components.
• Will learn the requirements of the University’s central monitoring station and communicate effectively with its station duty officers.
• Estimates costs of new installations and repairs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.