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About the Role

The Fire Alarm Technician will complete code-compliant testing and inspections, assess risks, and propose solutions for fire prevention in compliance with ULC, NFC, NFPA, and other regulatory requirements. This role involves liaising between building occupants, facility managers, and various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Create action plans and recommendations to resolve fire life safety compliance issues.
• Inspect Fire Alarm systems and components for compliance and complete required repairs.
• Analyze the causes of fire alarms and trouble calls, providing solutions to stakeholders.
• Communicate with building occupants and stakeholders to address or escalate concerns.
• Provide support to the main client and assist in coordinating evacuation plans.
• Assist the property management team and stakeholders with fire and life safety support/training.
• Participate in project requirements meetings and take responsibility for areas of expertise.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Completion of Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA)
• Driver's license is required.

Skills

• College diploma in Fire Protection or equivalent
• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification
• Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information clearly
• Knowledge of fire and life safety practices, codes, regulations, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to self-start and work individually or in teams
• Ability to interpret and analyze data
• Strong communication skills, including written, comprehension, and verbal
• Problem-solving skills
• Fire Alarm Technician experience working in a commercial environment is an asset.

Location

• On Account Operational roles
• Facility Management Office roles
• Project Management roles

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Various levels of job-related experience will be considered

Education Level

• College diploma in Fire Protection or equivalent
• Completion of Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification

Salary/Compensations

• $30.48 - $42.00 per annum

Benefits

• Opportunities for development and growth into various roles

About the Company

• BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services.
• With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients.
• Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise.
• In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.
• At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization.
• We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds.
• We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

Equal Opportunity

• BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us!
• If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askPC@bgis.com.
• Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.
• We value transparency in our hiring processes.
• Artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.