Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Viking Fire Protection Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

RRSP with employer contributions

Training

Statutory holidays

Personal days

Dialogue telehealth

Job summary

Viking Fire Protection Inc. in Edmonton, Canada, seeks a Senior Fire Alarm Technician to program, inspect, maintain, and service fire alarm systems. You will respond to emergency calls on a rotational basis and prepare timely inspection reports.

The role requires a Diploma in Fire Protection Technology or equivalent, 5 years of experience, and Alberta journeyperson electrician certification. CFAA or Notifier knowledge are assets. Valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Fire Protection Technology/Technologist or relevant training.
• 5 years of relevant experience in service and inspection of fire alarm systems.
• CFAA certification (strong asset).
• Alberta Journeyperson Certification as an Electrician.
• Working knowledge in programming fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of Notifier products (an asset).
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work well independently.

Responsibilities

• Programming, inspection, service and troubleshooting of existing fire alarm systems.
• Performing upgrades, repairs, additions or improvements to systems following inspection.
• Preparation of inspection, and deficiencies reports in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergency calls during evenings and weekends, on a rotational basis.

Skills

Programming fire alarm systems

Inspection and maintenance

Emergency service

Education

Diploma in Fire Protection Technology/Technologist

Alberta Journeyperson Certification as Electrician

CFAA certification

Tools

Notifier systems

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Fire Alarm Technician ensures programming, inspection, maintenance, and emergency service of fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Programming, inspection, service and troubleshooting of existing fire alarm systems
• Performing upgrades, repairs, additions or improvements to systems following inspection
• Preparation of inspection, and deficiencies reports in a timely manner
• Respond to emergency calls during evenings and weekends, on a rotational basis

Success Factors

• Diploma in Fire Protection Technology/Technologist or other relevant training
• 5 years of relevant experience in service and inspection of fire alarm systems
• CFAA certification (strong asset)
• Alberta Journeyperson Certification as an Electrician
• Working knowledge in programming fire alarm systems
• Knowledge of Notifier products (an asset)
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work well independently
• 12 paid Statutory Holidays and 5 paid personal days per year
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Plan upon hiring, including the virtual care platform Dialogue fora quick access to healthcare services in many Canadian provinces
• Group RRSP with employer contributions (4%) following 3 months of continuous service
• Supplemental training according to employee, market or company needs

Viking values, respects, and supports the interests of its employees from all walks of life. We will consider all qualified candidates