Full-Time
Junior Fire Alarm Technician/Trainee
Updated on 8/22/2026
BGIS
5,001-10,000 employees
Global facilities management provider
No salary listed
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada + 8 more
More locations: Ontario, Canada | Brampton, ON, Canada | North York, ON, Canada | Scarborough, ON, Canada | Niagara Falls, ON, Canada | Vaughan, ON, Canada | Hamilton, ON, Canada | Burlington, ON, Canada
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- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- No prior experience is required; on-the-job training is provided.
- Willingness to progress toward full Canadian Fire Alarm Association certification is required.
- A valid G-class driver’s license with a clean record is required.
- Strong communication and customer service skills are required.
- Basic computer proficiency is required.
- Ability to write neat, accurate reports is required.
- Ability to work on ladders and in challenging environments is required.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds is required.
- Ability to work flexible hours is required.
- Assist with fire alarm inspections, testing, service, and repairs.
- Help repair various fire alarm system components.
- Perform fire extinguisher and emergency lighting inspections.
- Complete work orders, inspection reports, and documentation.
- Support senior technicians.
- Address customer inquiries professionally.
- Follow all health and safety policies.
- Learn and follow ULC Standards, Building and Fire Codes, Canadian Standards Association standards, National Fire Protection Association standards, and the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
- Provide on-site support to certified fire alarm technicians.
- Maintain system reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Complete reports accurately and on time.
- Company-supported Canadian Fire Alarm Association training is provided.
- An electronics diploma or fire-safety education is an asset.
- Enrollment in the Canadian Fire Alarm Association is an asset but is not required.
BGIS provides facilities management and real estate services for buildings and real estate portfolios around the world. Its services cover the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support needed to run workplaces and built environments, often bundled as integrated facilities management for clients.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Markham, Canada
Founded
1992
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Veritas agreed on July 15, 2026 to buy BGIS and keep Gord Hicks.
- BGIS won Victoria Government facilities work on January 7, 2026 across 291 properties.
- BGIS extended Close Brothers for five years, signaling sticky recurring revenue.
What critics are saying
- Veritas's $1.5 billion loan financing increases leverage and pressure after the Q4 2026 close.
- BGIS faced a $1.12 million U.S. employment verdict in January 2025.
- Fair Work Commission redundancy disputes in 2025 exposed labor friction and legal cost risk.
What makes BGIS unique
- BGIS manages 65,000 facilities and 620 million square feet globally.
- BGIS combines technical IFM with proprietary Digital Facility Management technology.
- BGIS wins mission-critical work in data centers, government, healthcare, and industrial sites.
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Employee Referral Bonus
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