Sprinkler Fitter

Classic Fire + Life Safety; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group benefits

Educational assistance program

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Classic Fire + Life Safety is seeking a Sprinkler Fitter to ensure safety, quality, and professionalism in all installations. Responsibilities include managing site safety, coordinating installation, and maintaining logs for project updates.

The successful candidate should be a member of local 179, capable of physical labor, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for career advancement and comprehensive group benefits.

Qualifications

• Member of local 179 in good standing.
• Capable of performing physical labor, including carrying equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to CFLS’s safety procedures and regulations.
• Create weekly reports with construction supervisor.
• Check work areas and tools for safety concerns.
• Coordinate with other trades on installation conflicts.

Skills

Physical labor capability

Safety guidelines adherence

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Company Description

Classic Fire + Life Safety is a leader in the fire protection and life safety industry, driven by talented, knowledgeable, and motivated staff. We partner with customers to ensure the safety of their buildings and the people inside—from new construction and modernization projects to system upgrades, preventive maintenance, and service.

Benefits

• CFLS is a caring company that values its staff.
• CFLS is local and part of the community.
• CFLS is a full‑service fire protection contractor.
• A great working environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive group benefits.
• Educational assistance program.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Job Description

As a Sprinkler Fitter, you play a critical role in delivering on our commitments to customers and partners. Your daily interactions reflect CFLS’s commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism. You will deliver projects while upholding our mission to protect lives and property, earning the trust of the clients we serve.

Task & Responsibilities

• Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with CFLS’s safe work procedures and site‑specific safety regulations.
• Create weekly progress reports with the construction supervisor.
• Submit installation crew’s weekly timesheets by the first workday of each week.
• Establish contact with customers’ site personnel (general contractor, trades, vendors, etc.).
• Obtain approval for lay‑down areas and on‑site storage.
• Check work areas, tools, and equipment for safety concerns.
• Attend job meetings as required.
• Coordinate installation conflicts and work areas with other trades.
• Identify changes to the original scope of work and communicate with the project team to address them appropriately.
• Control site inventory and track material.
• Maintain a two‑week look‑ahead, anticipating installation activities and ensuring:
  • Material is complete and on‑site.
  • Required tools and equipment are available.
  • Installation is coordinated with site trades.
• Coordinate with owner’s representative in existing facilities.
• Schedule efficient use of equipment.
• Upon system activation, notify the GC or property owner of emergency shutdown and draining procedures.
• Schedule tests with AHJ and ensure sign‑off and acceptance to leave the system in service.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks.
• Collect and review daily JHAs.
• Collect and review inspections reports (PPE, fall protection, ladder, etc.).
• Maintain daily logs including RFIs and change‑order follow‑up.
• Provide technical assistance and mentorship for the installation team.
• Review installation quality and document deficiencies for remediation.

Support Channels

Construction Supervisor

• Technical and installation support.
• Approval for tools & equipment.
• Approval for additional manpower.
• Communication regarding CFLS or site‑specific safety requirements.
• Resolution of on‑site personnel conflicts.
• Resolution of on‑site installation conflicts.
• Approval for all HR‑related matters (holidays, leave of absence, letters of employment history).

Project Manager / Coordinator

• Comprehensive project‑specific foreman’s package.
• Scope clarification.
• Up‑to‑date, quality working drawings.
• Communication of project changes impacting installation scope or schedule.

Qualifications

• Member of local 179 in good standing.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capable of performing physical labor, including carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Work majority of time above head.
• Ability to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high‑lift equipment, working within ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.
• Read and understand construction blueprints, diagrams, and specifications used in installation activities.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.