Senior Security Systems Technician

New Age Group; Concord; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company phone

Paid manufacturer certifications

Health and dental benefits

Ongoing technical training

Leadership development

Job summary

New Age Group in Canada is seeking a Senior Security Systems Technician to lead advanced installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, inspections, and customer training. You will mentor apprentices and technicians, review installation quality, handle technical escalations, and ensure all work meets manufacturer specifications and industry standards for access control, video surveillance and fiber optics.

This position offers structured career progression, manufacturer certifications, a company

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of industry experience
• Commercial security systems experience
• Access control experience
• Video surveillance experience
• Structured cabling experience
• Fiber optic experience
• Advanced troubleshooting experience

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to field technicians.
• Assist with project planning and execution.
• Mentor Apprentices, Labourers, Technician I, and Technician II personnel.
• Review installation quality and workmanship.
• Support commissioning and technical escalations.
• Assist with manufacturer training initiatives.
• Advanced Security Systems, Intrusion Systems: troubleshoot and commission.
• Access Control Systems: configure and commission, troubleshoot devices.
• Surveillance Systems: configure, commission, and audit performance.
• Fiber Optics: fiber troubleshooting, certification, commissioning, OTDR testing.
• System Commissioning: verify programming and customer requirements.
• Quality Assurance: inspections, audits, and corrective actions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Access control

Video surveillance

Intrusion alarm systems

Fiber optics

IP surveillance systems

System commissioning

Quality assurance

Tools

OTDR Testing

Fiber Certification

Job description

About New Age Group

For more than 25 years, The New Age Group has delivered security and technology solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential clients. Our expertise includes access control, video surveillance, intrusion alarms, ULC inspections, structured cabling, fiber optics, intercom systems, networking, and integrated technology platforms. We are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship, innovative solutions, and exceptional customer experiences. Our technicians work with leading manufacturers and technologies while benefiting from ongoing training, certification programs, and clearly defined career progression opportunities.

Position Summary

The Senior Security Systems Technician serves as a technical leader within the organization and is responsible for advanced installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, inspections, quality assurance, customer training, and mentoring junior technicians.

This role requires an experienced technician capable for advancing complex projects, resolving advanced technical challenges, maintaining high-quality workmanship, and ensuring all installations meet New Age standards, customer requirements, manufacturer specifications, and applicable industry regulations. Senior Technicians play a critical role in technician development, quality control, and customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical support to field technicians.
• Assist with project planning and execution.
• Mentor Apprentices, Labourers, Technician I, and Technician II personnel.
• Review installation quality and workmanship.
• Support commissioning and technical escalations.
• Assist with manufacturer training initiatives.
  Advanced Security Systems
  Intrusion Systems
• Advanced troubleshooting of intrusion alarm systems.
• Commission complex alarm installations.
• Resolve communication failures.
• Conduct ULC-related inspections and testing.
• Support monitoring integrations.
  Access Control Systems
• Configure and commission complex access control systems.
• Troubleshoot controllers, readers, and field devices.
• Support enterprise-level deployments.
• Verify system performance and functionality.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections.
  Surveillance Systems
• Configure and commission advanced IP surveillance systems.
• Troubleshoot networked video systems.
• Optimize camera layouts and performance.
• Conduct surveillance system audits.
• Verify recording retention and performance standards.
  Fiber Optics
  Senior Technicians must be capable of:
• Fiber troubleshooting
• Fiber certification
• Fiber commissioning
• OTDR testing
• Interpreting OTDR results
• Diagnosing communication failures
• Documenting fiber deficiencies
  System Commissioning
• Commission newly installed systems.
• Verify programming.
• Verify customer requirements are met.
• Conduct acceptance testing.
• Perform final system verification.
• Resolve deficiencies prior to customer turnover.
  Quality Assurance
  Senior Technicians are responsible for:
• QA inspections
• Workmanship reviews
• Installation audits
• SOP verification
• Deficiency identification
• Corrective action recommendations
  The Senior Technician acts as a quality gatekeeper before customer acceptance.

Customer Training

• Access Control Systems
• Video Surveillance Systems
• Intrusion Alarm Systems
• Mobile Applications
• User Management
• Basic Troubleshooting
• System Reporting Functions
  Documentation
  Review and complete:
• Service Reports
• Inspection Reports
• Commissioning Reports
• Certification Reports
• Deficiency Reports
• As-Built Documentation
• Customer Turnover Documentation
  Required Qualifications
  Experience
• Minimum 5+ years of industry experience
• Commercial security systems experience
• Access control experience
• Video surveillance experience
• Structured cabling experience
• Fiber optic experience
• Advanced troubleshooting experience
  Technical Requirements
• OTDR Testing
• Fiber Certification
• System Commissioning
• Complex Access Control Systems
• Enterprise Surveillance Systems
• Quality Assurance Inspections
• Customer Training
• Project Coordination
• Technical Escalation Support
• Advanced Troubleshooting
• These competencies align with New Age’s Senior Technician certification requirements.

Preferred Manufacturer Experience

• ICT
• Axis Communications
• Milestone XProtect
• CDVI
• Mircom
• DoorGuard
• UniFi Networking
  Required Certifications
• Working at Heights
• WHMIS
• Aerial Lift Certification (Scissor Lift)
• Aerial Lift Certification (Boom Lift)
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License
  Preferred Certifications
• ULC Intrusion Certification
• ULC Protective Signalling Systems
• ATC Certification
• ICT Certification
• Axis Certification
• Milestone Certification
• Fiber Certification
• Manufacturer Technical Certifications

Leadership Responsibilities

• Mentor junior staff.
• Verify field workmanship.
• Review technician documentation.
• Assist with technician evaluations.
• Support technician development plans.
• Promote safety and quality standards.
  Safety Responsibilities
• Enforce New Age Health & Safety policies.
• Conduct Job Hazard Assessments.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Lead by example.
• Ensure PPE compliance.
• Verify safe use of ladders and aerial lifts.
• Report and correct unsafe conditions.
  Quality Standards
• Senior Technicians are expected to enforce all New Age installation standards.
  Zero-Tolerance Zip Tie Policy
• Zip ties are not permitted on structured cabling installations.
  Approved methods include:
• Velcro Straps
• J-Hooks
• Basket Tray
• Ladder Tray
• Approved Cable Management Systems
  Senior Technicians are responsible for identifying and correcting non-compliant installations.

Career Advancement

New Age offers structured progression opportunities:
Apprentice > Labourer > Technician I > Technician II > Senior Technician > Lead Technician
Senior Technicians are positioned for advancement into Lead Technician and Project Leadership roles.

What We’re Looking For

• Takes ownership of projects.
• Leads by example.
• Maintains high workmanship standards.
• Enjoys mentoring others.
• Has strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• Is customer focused.
• Is organized and accountable.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions.
  Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive compensation based on experience and certifications
• Company vehicle
• Company phone
• Paid manufacturer certifications
• Career advancement opportunities
• Health and dental benefits
• Ongoing technical training
• Leadership development

**Join New Age and become a technical leader responsible for shaping the next generation of security systems professionals while delivering best-in-class solutions for our customers.**

Hourly Rate: $55.00/Hour
Reports to: Lead Technician/Operations Manager**