Fire Alarm Technician

SUMMARY

The Fire Alarm Technician will report to the Regional Operations Manager. In this role, the Fire Alarm Technician will be responsible for completing code-compliant testing and inspections. Additionally, assessing risks, reporting, and proposing possible solutions on topics related to fire prevention in compliance with the ULC, NFC, NFPA and other regulatory requirements. They will liaise between building occupants, facility managers, and various stakeholders with BGIS.

This role will work in collaboration with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of all activities and play a key role in our INTEGRATED approach to operating buildings.   

Opportunities for Development:   

At BGIS we are committed to the development of our people – offering them opportunities to learn and grow into various roles.  Success in the role offers Team Members the opportunity to explore various roles – some include:  

• On Account Operational roles,
• Facility Management Office roles,
• Project Management roles to lead and execute projects

LICENSES AND/OR PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

• Completion of Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA)
• Drivers license is required

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect facilities, ensuring compliance with the applicable codes and regulations. Creating action plans and recommendations to resolve any issues related to Fire Life safety compliance requirements, i.e. emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, fire doors/separations, and fire alarm systems, etc.
• Inspects Fire Alarm systems and components as required by regulatory requirements for compliance and completes required repairs as required.
• Analyzes the causes of fire alarms and trouble calls, following up and communicating with stakeholders to provide solutions. 
• Communicating with building occupants and stakeholders to address or escalate their concerns
• Provides the necessary support with the main client of the building and assists in the coordination of evacuation plans.
• Assists the property management team and various stakeholders with fire and life safety support/training as required 
• As required, actively participates in project requirements meetings and takes responsibility for the areas of their expertise.
• Other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• College diploma in Fire Protection or equivalent
• Completion of Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification
• Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information clearly 
• Various levels of job-related experience will be considered
• Have a good knowledge of fire and life safety practices, as well as related codes/regulations and authorities having jurisdiction
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to self start working individually and/or work in teams and 
• Ability to interpret and analyze data, 
• Strong communication skills, including written, comprehension and verbal
• Problem-solving skills
• Fire Alarm Technician experience working in commercial environment would be an asset.

This is a regular, full-time position with a hourly pay rate of $30.48 - $42.00 per hour. The starting rate will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.