Job Information
Position: Fire Alarm Technician (multiple locations across Canada)
Company: Vipond Inc.
Description:
Vipond Employment Opportunity – Fire Alarm Technician
Available at multiple branch locations across Canada
Job Type: Full time
Reports To: Branch Manager
About us- Why join Vipond?
At Vipond, powered by API Group, we provide Fire, Life safety and Security solutions to protect what matters most to you and to our clients across the nation. As a leading provider in this industry, we have serviced the Canadian market proudly since 1945. Joining our team, means being part of a leading provider of Fire, Life safety and Security solutions, with opportunities for development, growth and future advancement.
Our team of approximately 1,100 specialists is comprised of sales representatives, professional engineers, qualified system designers, certified installers and service technicians, who demonstrate personal pride and commitment to ensure our customers are treated with the highest level of ethics, integrity and professionalism, while providing cost-effective solutions for all their fire protection and security needs. For more information about Vipond, please visit us at www.vipond.ca
Role Summary:
Our branch offices at multiple locations are looking for experienced Fire Alarm Technicians to join the team. The main duties of this role are to carry out verification's, inspections, repairs and maintenance of fire alarm systems installed at our customers’ sites. On-call rotation would also be expected of the individual. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of various emergency systems such as emergency lighting and portable fire extinguishers.
Requirements:
Job Qualifications and Requirements:
- C.F.A.A. certification is required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the electronics field or a related discipline, including at least 2-3 years of experience servicing fire alarm systems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Possess a valid Provincial Driver’s License
More about the position:
- General knowledge of and use of hand tools
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Highly organized and able to work under pressure
- Adaptable to changing environments
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective at building relationships - with a demonstrated client service orientation
- Self-motivated with a genuinely positive outlook
Responsibilities:
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Communicate with the customer and determine the nature of the problem or trouble with the fire alarm system.
- Independently perform quality work and recommend improvements to ensure that customer satisfaction is met.
- Test and commission fire alarm systems to ensure that building occupancy can be taken.
- Complete various reports and documents related to the work performed.
- Complete inspections of fire alarm systems as per Can/ULC S536.
- Complete verifications of fire alarm systems as per Can/ULC S537.
- Complete fire extinguisher inspections as per NFPA-10.
- Complete emergency lighting inspections as per the local authority having jurisdiction
Benefits:
What Vipond offers you
Competitive compensation
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
Defined Contribution Pension plan
Employee Discounts
Learning and Development opportunities
Reward and Recognition Program
Safe and secure work environment
Supporting company culture
Diverse Workforce.
Vipond has a great company culture and is an equal opportunity employer
Be part of a winning organization
Opportunities to advance your career
Work in a specialized, essential and rapidly growing life safety industry Employee Profit Sharing Plan
APi Group provides competitive compensation and benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family, as well as providing formal learning and development opportunities to continue building great leaders.
Pay Range:
Pay depends on your level of experience and education.
Other details / special instructions:
Background Check Requirements:
As a condition of employment, this position may be subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions:
- Criminal Background Check
- Reference Check
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.
To Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] or apply online at https://vipond.ca/en/careers
