Security Systems Technician

Houle; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading electrical contractor as a Security Systems Technician in Victoria. This role involves installing and maintaining security systems, interpreting technical documents, and providing customer support. Ideal candidates are certified electricians or security technicians with relevant experience. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, including a company vehicle.

Benefits

Company Service Van

Cell Phone

Clothing Allowance

Benefits

RRSP

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Security Technician Trade Qualification or be a Certified Electrician.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting security technologies is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission electrical security systems.
• Respond to customer service calls and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Train users on product systems.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Security Technician Trade Qualification

Certified Electrician

Tools

Lenel

Axis

Genetec

DSC

Avigilon

Job description

About this role

We are recruiting for Security Systems Technicians to join our Victoria, BC, Service team. This position requires you to be a certified Electrician or Security System Technician. Here's how your role will strengthen our team:

• Working on various job sites to install, configure, and commission electrical security, access control, and healthcare systems, including CCTV cameras, video surveillance, access door controls, intrusion detection, nurse call, RTLS, etc.
• Interpreting blueprints, schematics, circuit diagrams, and construction documents to ensure correct installations in residential, commercial, and healthcare buildings.
• Responding to customer service calls, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving technical system problems.
• Working closely with customers to provide ongoing service, repairs, and programming of electrical systems. Maintaining accurate records of installs and service calls.
• Programming and integrating various electrical security and access control systems.
• Training users on product systems (Lenel, Axis, Genetec, DSC, Avigilon).

Your experience and skills

• Must hold a valid Security Technician Trade Qualification or be a Certified Electrician with experience in installing security or healthcare technologies.
• Experience working on active construction sites.
• Hold a valid Security Alarm Installer License or be willing to obtain one.
• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting security technologies, access control, CCTV, intrusion/burglar alarms, RTLS, patient wandering alerts, networks, and communication electronics.
• Knowledge of product lines such as Lenel, Axis, Genetec, DSC, Avigilon is preferred.
• Experience with hospital or healthcare construction projects involving healthcare systems (nurse call, patient wandering, RTLS) is a strong asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work after hours and be on call.
• Be an active IBEW 230 Union Member or willing to become one.

Salary range: Compensation through the IBEW 230 Collective Agreement, plus benefits and RRSP. Service division employees will be provided with a company service van, cell phone, and clothing.

About Houle

As BC's leading electrical contractor and systems integrator, we deliver safe, reliable power for the future, working on projects from hospitals and universities to airports and shopping centers. Since 1944, we've been dedicated to quality, teamwork, and innovation, creating value for our clients.

Recognized as a Great Place to Work, one of BC's Top 100 Employers, and Best Managed, we foster a safe and inclusive environment.

If this sounds like a match, we'd love to connect. Please visit https://www.houle.ca/careers and apply for Security Systems Technician - Victoria. The position remains open until filled.

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