Experienced Fire Alarm Technician
About The Position
D&L Engineering, an Everguard Fire and Safety Company, is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Technician. This role involves working with modern tools and supportive leadership in a team that prioritizes safety and expertise. The company is a national leader in fire and life safety services and is experiencing growth. Technicians at D&L can expect strong base pay with real overtime earnings, paid on-call, paid vacation and flex time, year-round work with consistent hours, and no unpaid travel time. The pay structure is designed to ensure skills and experience translate into strong, predictable earnings. D&L offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and insurance, employer-matched retirement savings, paid holidays, paid training and professional development, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. All necessary PPE and testing equipment, along with a safe, well-maintained company vehicle, are provided. The company fosters a safety-first culture and provides modern testing equipment, diagnostic tools, smartphone with digital reporting software, and manufacturer-approved training. Career growth opportunities are available, including mentoring, specialization, and leadership roles, with support for individual goals. D&L is built on principles of Safety, Customer Service, Quality, and Respect.
Requirements
- 2+ years of fire alarm service or inspection experience
- Demonstrated attention to detail, and safe work practices
- Ability to work independently and professionally with customers on active sites
- Great documentation habits and a customer-focused approach
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to participate in overtime and remote-site work (with premium pay!)
Nice To Haves
- Electronics or Fire Protection Technology education
- CFAA certification or provincial fire alarm permits
- Manufacturer approved training (e.g. Siemens, Autocall, Simplex, Edwards and Notifier)
- Experience with major fire alarm systems
Responsibilities
- Inspect and test systems according to the Nova Scotia Fire Code
- Diagnose and repair system faults, panels, devices, and circuits
- Install, program, repair, and commission fire alarm components
- Document deficiencies and complete reports using digital tools
- Read and interpret schematics and specifications
- Support and mentor junior technicians
- Participate in on-call rotation (with premium pay)
Benefits
- Strong Base Pay + Real Overtime Earnings
- True overtime pay after 40 hours
- Paid on‑call
- Paid vacation AND flex time
- Year round work with consistent hours
- No unpaid travel time
- Health, dental & insurance
- Employer‑matched retirement savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid training & professional development
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- All PPE and testing equipment provided
- Safe, well-maintained company vehicle
- Modern testing equipment and diagnostic tools
- Smartphone + digital reporting software
- Manufacturer approved training
- Job planning and coordination
- Parts/logistics support
- Accommodations and per diems covered when applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
