Smart Security Installation Technician
Alarmtek
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Job summary
AlarmTek is seeking installation technicians for in-office and field-based roles in Western Canada. You will professionally install security, life-safety, video, and smart-home technology in homes and businesses, configure systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure customers understand and can operate their systems confidently.
Training and development opportunities are provided. The role emphasizes safe, tidy installations, respectful handling of customer properties, and continuous learning to
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license
- Strong technical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Comfort working with mobile applications and connected technology
- Ability to climb ladders and work in residential/commercial environments
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
- Willingness to complete AlarmTek training and certification
Responsibilities
- Install AlarmTek security, life-safety, video and smart-home technology in homes and businesses.
- Configure equipment, connectivity, applications and system integrations for a seamless experience.
- Diagnose technical issues and troubleshoot equipment and connectivity in the field.
- Explain the system to customers and ensure they can use it confidently before leaving.
- Finish the job with clean work, test all components, and leave the property secure.
Job description
Wage/Salary Info: From CA$26.00 to CA$30.00 per hour Location: Regina, Calgary (in-office/field-based; must be legally authorized to work in Canada) # of Positions: 2 Employment Terms: Full-Time / Independent Contractor Apply By: 30-November-2026
AlarmTek Smart Security is a family-owned business that has been servicing and protecting homes and businesses throughout Western Canada for the past 20 years. We know how good it feels when you're a part of something bigger than yourself. At AlarmTek, protecting families and keeping them safe is our priority. We do this by offering some of the smartest home security technology available today, ensuring our customers feel secure at all times. We are a passionate and award-winning team dedicated to providing excellent service, innovative technology, and peace of mind to our Canadian clients.
A security system is more than equipment on a wall. It is the smoke detector protecting a family while they sleep. It is the camera helping someone see what is happening around their property. It is the alarm protecting a business after everyone has gone home. None of it works the way it should unless someone installs it properly.
At AlarmTek, our technicians do not just install equipment. They deliver protection. We are growing and looking for talented, technically minded people who take pride in their work, enjoy solving problems and want to help build something meaningful.
Professionally install AlarmTek security, life-safety, video and smart-home technology in homes and businesses.
Configure equipment, connectivity, applications and system integrations so customers have one seamless experience.
Diagnose technical issues, troubleshoot equipment and connectivity, and find practical solutions in the field.
Make sure every customer understands the system and can use it confidently before you leave.
Treat every property with respect. Keep the installation clean. Test every component. Finish the details.
AlarmTek is moving beyond traditional alarm systems. Depending on the customer and installation, you may work with:
- AlarmTek Smart Security and professionally monitored protection
- QuantumVision intelligent video
- Intrusion detection and perimeter protection
- Smoke, fire and carbon monoxide detection
- Flood and environmental protection
- Smart locks and connected devices
- Smart-home automation and mobile applications
- Wi-Fi and connected-network technology
- Commercial security solutions
You will learn how these technologies work together to create a smarter, simpler protection experience.
You may be a great AlarmTek technician if you:
- Love technology and figuring out how things work
- Take pride in doing things properly
- Notice the details other people miss
- Stay with a problem until it is solved
- Are comfortable with apps, networks and connected technology
- Can work independently and contribute to a team
- Communicate confidently and respectfully with customers
- Respect people’s homes, businesses and property
- Keep your work clean and organized
- Want to keep learning and want your work to matter
Previous security installation experience is an asset, but it is not the only path to AlarmTek. We want to hear from technically capable people with experience in areas such as:
- Security systems
- Telecommunications, fibre or cable
- Networking and IT
- Low-voltage or electrical systems
- Home automation or audio/video
- Electronics
- Field service and technical installation
- Valid driver’s licence
- Strong technical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Comfort working with mobile applications and connected technology
- Ability to safely use common hand and power tools
- Ability to climb ladders and work in typical residential and commercial installation environments
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbsAbility to lift and carry up to 40 lbs ; ensure tags.
- Strong communication and customer‑service skills
- Ability to successfully complete required background or security screening
- Willingness to complete AlarmTek training and certification
- Ability to work independently and as part of a growing field team
We are not looking for someone who already knows everything. We are looking for someone who wants to become great at what they do. AlarmTek provides training on our systems, technology, installation standards, customer experience and field processes.
AlarmTek is growing. We are not simply filling today’s technician positions. We are building the field organization that will support tomorrow’s AlarmTek. For people who perform, lead and continue developing, future opportunities may include:
Your first role does not have to be your last one.
Because we believe security should do more than put equipment in someone’s home or business. It should help people feel safer. Technology will continue changing. AlarmTek will continue growing. But the mission stays simple: Help people feel safer so they can Worry Less.
If you are great with technology, take pride in your workmanship and want to build a career with a growing security company, we would like to meet you.
Build protection. Help people Worry Less.
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