Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Levitt-Safety Limited; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Career training

Company vehicle

Tools & PPE

Ongoing training

Job summary

Levitt-Safety is seeking a Senior Fire Alarm Technician to service and inspect a wide range of fire and life safety systems across residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial sites in BC.

The role requires endorsements in Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lighting, and Sprinkler systems, along with CFAA certification and a minimum of five years in the field. You will join a safety‑minded team and participate in an after‑hours on‑call rotation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in fire protection preferred.
• Valid ASTT endorsements in Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lighting, and Sprinkler systems; CFAA certification.
• Minimum 5 years in the fire safety industry, with at least 2 years as a Senior Technician preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
• Working knowledge of NFPA and CAN/ULC Standards and Codes.
• Ability to pass security clearances and pre-access drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs of fire alarm systems and equipment according to CAN/ULC Standards.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinklers, and emergency lighting systems.
• Troubleshoot system deficiencies and support repairs or corrective actions as required.
• Document inspections, repairs, system impairments, and testing per ISO standards and ASTT requirements.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure timely, accurate work.
• Participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hours support.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in fire protection

Job description

Making Canada a safer place to live and work for over 90 years.

As Canada's trusted safety partner since 1935, we work alongside customers coast to coast to help ensure people return home safely at the end of every shift.

About the Role

Levitt-Safety is looking for an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Technician to join our growing BC team. In this role, you’ll service and inspect a wide range of fire and life safety systems across residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial customer sites throughout the region.

We’re ideally seeking a fully endorsed ASTT Fire Services Technician with certifications in Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguisher, Emergency Lighting, and Sprinkler systems.

You’ll work with a wide range of clients - from three-story walk-ups to high-rise residential and commercial towers, transportation hubs, warehousing complexes, institutional facilities, and care homes - helping them stay safe and compliant.

This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role where confidence, technical expertise, and professionalism are essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs of fire alarm systems and equipment according to CAN/ULC Standards.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinklers, and emergency lighting systems.
• Troubleshoot system deficiencies and support repairs or corrective actions as required.
• Document all inspections, repairs, system impairments, and testing per ISO standards and ASTT requirements.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure timely, accurate work.
• Participate in the on‑call rotation for after‑hours support.
• Take part in health & safety initiatives, including JHAs and safe work practice reviews.
• Being the face of Levitt‑Safety to our customers, listening to and addressing their safety needs.

Job Requirements

• Post‑secondary education in fire protection (preferred).
• Valid ASTTBC/RFPT endorsements in Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lighting, and Sprinkler systems required, along with current CFAA certification.
• Minimum 5 years in the fire safety industry, with at least 2 years as a Senior Technician preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, plus comfort with technology.
• Working knowledge of NFPA and CAN/ULC Standards and Codes.
• Ability to pass security clearances for site access.
• Ability to meet customer site access requirements, including pre‑access drug and alcohol testing where required.

We will provide you with:

At Levitt‑Safety, we know our people are our most important asset. As a Senior Fire Alarm Technician, you’ll receive:

• Competitive base salary with 3 weeks vacation plus additional paid time off (Annual base range: 85,000 – 95,000)
• Medical, dental, vision, and EAP benefits for you and your family
• Company‑matched RRSP contribution plan.
• Annual profit‑sharing opportunity.
• Career growth opportunities with paid training from an established organization.
• A company culture built on our Face of Levitt‑Safety Fundamentals and family values.
• Company vehicle with gas card.
• Company‑provided tooling, PPE, and mobile/computer equipment
• Ongoing training to support your professional development.

This role primarily works daytime weekday hours with participation in an after‑hours on‑call rotation.

Choose the Safe Way, Always

You will support a strong safety culture and service team by being a part of regular safety meetings, ensuring adherence to safe work practices, and proactively identifying and addressing hazards. This role models safe behavior, works closely with the Quality team to uphold service standards and contributes to incident prevention and continuous improvement in safety performance.

• Must be capable of performing all physical tasks associated with technician duties, including lifting and carrying of weights up to 50lbs unassisted, reaching above shoulder height, bending, crouching, kneeling and working on ladders.
• Frequent walking throughout buildings and customer sites as well as climbing up and down stairs, and standing for extended periods

Application & Hiring Process

Levitt‑Safety may use AI‑enabled tools to support the screening and assessment of applications. All AI‑supported results are reviewed by a member of our recruitment team before any hiring decisions are made.

We are committed to employment equity and base hiring decisions on qualifications, skills, and ability. We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, and we recognize that experience comes in many forms.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please contact us at talent@levitt‑safety.com. We review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.