Senior Fire Alarm Technician
About The Position
Levitt-Safety is looking for an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Technician to join their growing BC team. In this role, the technician will service and inspect a wide range of fire and life safety systems across residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial customer sites throughout the region. The role is hands-on, customer-facing, and requires confidence, technical expertise, and professionalism. The company has been Canada's trusted safety partner since 1935, working alongside customers coast to coast to help ensure people return home safely at the end of every shift.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in fire protection (preferred).
- Valid ASTTBC/RFPT endorsements in Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lighting, and Sprinkler systems required, along with current CFAA certification.
- Minimum 5 years in the fire safety industry, with at least 2 years as a Senior Technician preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, plus comfort with technology.
- Working knowledge of NFPA and CAN/ULC Standards and Codes.
- Ability to pass security clearances for site access.
- Ability to meet customer site access requirements, including pre-access drug and alcohol testing where required.
- Must be capable of performing all physical tasks associated with technician duties, including lifting and carrying of weights up to 50lbs unassisted, reaching above shoulder height, bending, crouching, kneeling and working on ladders.
- Frequent walking throughout buildings and customer sites as well as climbing up and down stairs, and standing for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary education in fire protection
- at least 2 years as a Senior Technician
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs of fire alarm systems and equipment according to CAN/ULC Standards.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinklers, and emergency lighting systems.
- Troubleshoot system deficiencies and support repairs or corrective actions as required.
- Document all inspections, repairs, system impairments, and testing per ISO standards and ASTT requirements.
- Collaborate with teammates to ensure timely, accurate work.
- Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours support.
- Take part in health & safety initiatives, including JHAs and safe work practice reviews.
- Being the face of Levitt-Safety to our customers, listening to and addressing their safety needs.
- Support a strong safety culture and service team by being a part of regular safety meetings, ensuring adherence to safe work practices, and proactively identifying and addressing hazards.
- Model safe behavior, work closely with the Quality team to uphold service standards and contribute to incident prevention and continuous improvement in safety performance.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with 3 weeks vacation plus additional paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision, and EAP benefits for you and your family
- Company-matched RRSP contribution plan.
- Annual profit-sharing opportunity.
- Career growth opportunities with paid training from an established organization.
- Company vehicle with gas card.
- Company-provided tooling, PPE, and mobile/computer equipment
- Ongoing training to support your professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
