Junior Fire Alarm Technician

BGIS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a Fire, Life Safety Technician in Toronto to develop foundational fire protection and fire alarm skills through structured field assignments. This role includes extinguisher inspections and monitoring tasks on fire panels to support safety operations.

You will assist with portable extinguisher maintenance, emergency-lighting inspections, and safe-handling of tools while traveling across the service area. A valid driver’s license and strong safety mindset are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Assist maintenance and inspection of portable fire extinguishers after training.
• Assist with emergency-lighting inspections and testing, including minor device replacements.
• Handle tools, devices and materials safely and maintain an orderly work area.
• Report unsafe conditions and equipment issues immediately.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance and inspection of portable fire extinguishers.
• Complete emergency-lighting inspections and testing and document results, including minor device replacements.
• Monitor fire panels and support related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Customer service mindset

Learning agility

Safety awareness

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Fire, Life Safety Technician develops foundational fire protection and fire alarm skills through structured field assignments. The Fire Extinguisher Technician supports and completes extinguisher inspections and replacements, emergency and exit light inspections, and complete fire panel monitoring activities as assigned.

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Fire, Life Safety Technician develops foundational fire protection and fire alarm skills through structured field assignments. The Fire Extinguisher Technician supports and completes extinguisher inspections and replacements, emergency and exit light inspections, and complete fire panel monitoring activities as assigned.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES

• Assist maintenance and inspection of portable fire extinguishers after receiving appropriate training.
• Assist with and complete emergency-lighting inspections and testing, including minor device replacements during the inspection.
• Handle tools, devices and materials safely and maintain an orderly work area.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, access issues and work outside the assigned scope.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or an acceptable equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Ability to follow written instructions, site rules, safe-work procedures and direction from qualified technicians.
• Basic computer and mobile-device skills for work orders, inspection records, email and company applications.
• Professional communication, dependable attendance and a customer-service mindset.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn electrical and electronic concepts.
• Ability to work productively as part of a crew and accept coaching and corrective feedback.

This is a regular, full-time position with a hourly range of $18.85 - $22.18 per hour. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.