Fire Protection Technician/Labour Position

Whitehorse Chamber; Canada; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordique Fire Protection Inc. is seeking a dedicated Fire Protection Technician/Labourer to support fire protection services across Whitehorse and the Yukon, including inspections, servicing and maintenance of equipment and systems.

The role requires physical fitness, reliability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Training will be provided; previous fire protection experience is an asset but not required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Physically capable of lifting and carrying equipment.
• Willing to learn fire-protection inspection procedures.
• Able to travel throughout the Yukon when required.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, service and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.
• Assist with commercial kitchen fire suppression system inspections, maintenance, and installations.
• Assist with installation and servicing of fire protection equipment.
• Load, unload and transport fire extinguishers, cylinders, tools and equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, service vehicles and work areas.
• Complete service documentation and inspections records.
• Travel to customer locations throughout Whitehorse and the Yukon.
• Work at commercial, industrial, government, mining and remote work sites.
• Follow company and customer safety procedures.

Skills

Physical fitness

Dependable

Organized

Independent work

Customer service

Willing to learn

Mechanical aptitude

Travel readiness

Driving

Tools

Hand tools

Fire protection equipment

Job description

Job Description

Nordique Fire Protection Inc. is seeking a dedicated and motivated Fire Protection Technician/Labourer to join our team. This position involves supporting our fire protection services throughout Whitehorse and The Yukon, including the installations, inspection, servicing and maintenance of fire protection equipment and systems.
We are looking for someone who is physically fit, organized, dependable, self-motivated and able to work independently. Previous fire protection experience is an asset but is not necessarily required for the right candidate. Training will be provided.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, service and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.
• Assist with commercial kitchen fire suppression system inspections, maintenance, and installations.
• Assist with installation and servicing of fire protection equipment.
• Load, unload and transport fire extinguishers, cylinders, tools and equipment.
• Perform general shop and warehouses duties.
• Maintain tools, equipment, service vehicles and work areas.
• complete service documentation and inspections records.
• Travel to customer locations throughout Whitehorse and the Yukon.
• Work at commercial, industrial, governement , mining and remote work sites.
• Follow company and customer safety procedures.
• Perform general labour and other duties associated with our fire protection operations.

Qualifications

• Have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a good driving record
• Be physically capable of lifting and carrying fire extinguishers, cylinders and other equipment.
• Be comfortable performing hands-on mechanical work.
• Be dependable and punctual.
• Be organized and able to manage assigned work.
• Be capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Have good communication and customer-service skills.
• Be willing to learn fire protection inspection and servicing procedures.
• Be willing and able to travel throughout the Yukon when required.
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Mechanical aptitude, construction experience, fire-service experience, fire-extinguisher servicing experience or other related trades experience would be consider an asset.

Work Conditions

This is an hands-on position involving work in our shops well as customer locations.
The position may involve:

• Lifting and moving heavy euipment
• Driving to job sites
• working in commercial kitchens, mechanical areas and industrial facilities.
• Travel to remote Yukon communities, mines and camps.
• work outside normal business hours depending on customer requirements.

The schedule can be flexible, depending on workloads and projects.

What We are Looking For

More than anything, we are looking for someone with good attitude and strong work ethic who can be trusted to work independently.
Fire protection is a specialized trade. We are prepared to train the right individual who demonstrates reliability, mechanical ability and an interest in developing a career in the fire-protection industry.