Junior Fire Alarm Technician

VIKING FIRE PROTECTION INC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire protection is seeking a technician responsible for verifying, programming, and inspecting fire alarm systems. The ideal candidate will have a background in electronics or fire science, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to learn. Join a supportive team offering competitive pay, vacation, and comprehensive insurance benefits.

Benefits

3 weeks of vacation

12 paid Statutory Holidays

Comprehensive Group Insurance Plan

Group RRSP with employer contributions

Supplemental training

Years of service Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Fundamentals in electronics or Fire Science Technology are assets.
• CFAA certification or willingness to obtain it is required.
• Experience in programming fire alarm panels is essential.

Responsibilities

• Verify, program, service, and inspect fire alarm systems.
• Assist with preparation, assembly, and programming of new systems.
• Prepare inspection and deficiency reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Knowledge of Notifier products

Experience in programming fire alarm panels

Ability to work well independently

Education

Fundamentals in electronics, electricity, Fire Science Technology

CFAA certification or willingness to work toward CFAA certification

Working knowledge of CAN/ULC standards S524, S536, and S537

Valid driver’s license

Job description

You will mainly be responsible for the verification, programming, service, and inspection of fire alarm systems according to standards and codes. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Assisting fully certified technicians with preparation, assembly, programming, initial start-up, and verification of new fire alarm systems, as well as project management;
2. Assisting fully certified technicians with inspection, service, and troubleshooting of existing fire alarm systems;
3. Assisting with the preparation of inspection, verification, and deficiency reports in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fundamentals in electronics, electricity, Fire Science Technology, or equivalent training and experience are assets;
• Willingness to learn;
• CFAA certification or willingness to work toward CFAA certification;
• Knowledge of Notifier products and/or fire systems;
• Experience in programming fire alarm panels;
• Working knowledge of CAN/ULC standards S524, S536, and S537;
• Valid driver’s license (mandatory);
• Ability to work well independently.

WHY JOIN US?

• Viking values, respects, and supports the interests of its employees from all walks of life. We will consider all qualified candidates.
• Competitive salary ranging from $22 to $26 per hour based on competencies and experience.
• 3 weeks of vacation starting from May 1st following 1 year of service, 12 paid Statutory Holidays, and 5 paid personal days per year.
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Plan upon hiring, including the virtual care platform Dialogue for quick access to healthcare services in many Canadian provinces.
• Group RRSP with employer contributions after 3 months of continuous service.
• Supplemental training according to employee, market, or company needs.
• Years of service Recognition Program.

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Viking systems are designed and installed exclusively according to NFPA standards. Our team uses products recognized by ULC and FM Approved standards. Viking Fire Protection also meets pre-qualification requirements by several recognized organizations.