Fire, Life & Safety Technician

BGIS; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS in Vancouver is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to report to the Regional Operations Manager and ensure fire prevention compliance. The role focuses on assessing risks, reporting findings, and proposing solutions while liaising with tenants and BGIS.

The position requires 3–5 years of related experience, a fire prevention credential, and fluency in French and English. Applicants will coordinate evacuation plans and support ERP efforts in a dynamic, multi-tenant building environment.

Qualifications

• College studies (ACS) or a university degree in fire prevention.
• More than 3 years, up to 5 years of job related experience
• Must be fluently bilingual (French and English)
• Knowledge of fire prevention techniques, laws and regulations
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings effectively

Responsibilities

• Inspects client premises for regulatory compliance and develops action plans.
• Analyzes causes of fire alarms, follows up with stakeholders and proposes solutions.
• Reports to Lease Management and assists with lease renewals and ERP preparation.
• Acts as liaison with tenants to provide answers and coordinate evacuation plans.
• Prepares fire prevention training and supports property management and stakeholders.
• Leads fire protection project initiatives and manages nonconformities and incidents.

Skills

Fire protection

Regulatory compliance

Bilingual FR/EN

Data interpretation

Education

Fire prevention degree

Job description

Job Description

The Fire Alarm Technician will report to the Regional Operations Manager. Among other things, they will be responsible for assessing the risks, reporting on them and proposing possible solutions on topics related to fire prevention, compliance with the NFC, NFPA and other codes in force. They will act as liaison between tenants and BGIS.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Analysis and Reporting

• Inspects the client’s premises and ensures compliance with the laws and regulations and analyzes and creates an action plan to resolve any issues.
• Analyzes the causes of fire alarms, follows up and provides solutions. Validates that changes are acceptable with the stakeholders.
• Reports and assists the Lease Management Team as per their expectations to assist with the renewal of leases related to the preparation of Emergency Response Plans (ERP). Revises the analysis and impact reports in cases that directly or indirectly affect fire protection.

Communication

• Acts as a liaison with the tenants and ensures they have answers to any questions they may have.
• Maintains positive relationships with stakeholders and attempts to meet their expectations while considering owners' issues based on BI-1 requirements. Provides the necessary support with the main client of the building and assists in the coordination of evacuation plans.
• Prepares training plans for fire prevention awareness and the use of fire extinguishers and evacuation. Assists the property management team and various stakeholders, and provides support and training to resolve operational challenges
• Demonstrates leadership and initiative in the development of fire protection projects or action plans
• Manages and reports nonconformities and critical incidents. Actively participates in project requirements meetings and takes responsibility for the areas of their expertise.

Implementation

• Ensures the implementation of the solutions by bringing their expertise and support to the teams. Works with tenants to upgrade building emergency plans and coordinate their application with the building's main tenant
• Other duties as required

Knowledge & Skills

• College studies (ACS) or a university degree in fire prevention;
• More than 3 years, up to 5 years of job related experience
• Must be fluently bilingual (French and English)
• Have a good knowledge of fire prevention techniques, practices, as well as concepts related to fire prevention laws, regulations and ordinances
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in teams and in working groups;
• Ability to adapt;
• Patient and hardworking;
• Ability to interpret data, analyze and popularize information.
• Strong communication skills, including written, comprehension and verbal
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Experience working in commercial and office buildings would be an asset.
• Experience in physical security is considered an asset

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Drivers License is required
• ASTTBC Registered Fire Protection Technician (RFPT)

The following would be considered an asset:

• Training or certification in security
• Security Officer License issued by the Office of Private Security
• CET (Certified Engineering Technician)
• Certificate in Fire Emergency Management
• Certificate in advanced technologies in fire prevention

This is a regular, full-time position with an hourly range as per collective agreement