fire alarm technician

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Repair
• Urban area
• Rural area
• Service
• In shop
• On-site customer service
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Installation
• Various locations

Tasks

• Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair
• Repair or replace defective or worn parts and components
• Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
• Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment and assemblies
• Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians
• Install, maintain and repair electronic equipment
• Inspect and test electronic equipment and assemblies
• Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Provide customer service
• Read blueprints and drawings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification
• Electronic Technician Trade Certification - consumer products

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Electronic

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)