Fire Alarm Monitoring Technician

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking to join a growing team with opportunities to advance your career? If your answer is yes, Community Fire Prevention Ltd. (a division of Onyx-Fire), sounds like the place for you!

WHO ARE WE?

Onyx-Fire is a proud Canadian based business, operating across the provinces of Eastern & Western Canada. Onyx-Fire has provided 34 years of fire prevention services to a diverse range of valued clients. Our Western Canada division is rapidly expanding with the assembly of some of the best fire protection talent in BC (Community Fire Prevention, Pacific Coast Fire, and Vanco Fire Protection).

Community Fire Prevention Ltd (a division of Onyx-Fire) is a modern company with old-fashioned values. We pride ourselves on being (and remaining) a trusted leader within the local Fire Prevention industry. In addition to maintaining safe communities, our teamscore focus is to provide 'next-level' service through innovativesolutions and meaningful connections. To achieve this, we rely heavily on our core values:

People First, Wow Every Customer, Everything is Possible and Own it!

Interested in learning more about our team? Check out our Instagram page!

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking to fill the full-time position of Fire Alarm Monitoring Technician at our Port Coquitlam branch.

Responsibilities of theFire Alarm Monitoring Technician include:

• Perform fire alarm monitoring installations including wiring, programming, and mounting of equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair installation issues.
• Attend Service Call outs as necessary.
• Train clients and ensure proper functionality of all systems in use.
• Establishing new security systems or updating existing ones in order to comply with industry standards Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, servicing, or monitoring fire alarm systems.
• Training personnel on the use of security systems, such as how to operate alarm panels or handle emergency situations.
• Able to execute all work in accordance with provincial and local regulations, demonstrate and maintain full compliance with the company expectations for general best practices as well as adherence to the company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for daily reporting.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with clients.
• Follow department guidelines and metrics as advised to achieve company strategic goals.
• Adhere to and promote the companies core values, processes, policies and Occupational Health and Safety protocols.
• Additional duties as they may arise.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Wed love to hear from you if youre an enthusiastic and goal driven individual with a high attention to detail and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will contribute to a flexible, and upbeat team environment that values diversity, inclusion, and respect for all.

The ideal candidate would have the following strengths and experience:

• Minimum of 3-5yrs experience with planning, installing, and troubleshooting fire monitoring systems.
• Experience in project planning, installing & troubleshooting fire monitoring systems.
• Experience in pulling & fishing cable through walls, drop ceilings & conduit as well as terminating all types of cable ends.
• Experience in use of test equipment such as multi-meter and tone generator
• Knowledge of current CAN/ULC-S561 standards for installation and servicing of fire signal systems a must.
• Ability to work evening and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to work on ladders, qualified to operate scissor and boom lifts
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs for extended periods of time in a fast-paced repetitive work environment. Ability to stand on your feet for entire shifts- bending, leaning crouching, and walking
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• Resourceful nature; able to proactively problem-solve and navigate various priorities
• Must have excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver's license (clean drivers abstract required) and forklift license
• Valid security license is an asset

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary with incentive structures
• On the job training and opportunity for company paid education
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• A supportive and energetic work environment / family friendly culture
• Access to the ComFire Gym located in the Port Coquitlam office
• Company social events
• Benefits Package that includes extended medical, dental, life and AD&D, EAP, disability and vision care after three months
• Group RRSP with employer matching program after three months

INTERESTED IN THE NEXT STEP TO JOIN US?

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your resume today.

Comfire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Should you have any questions regarding accommodation or how your unique abilities translate to the role please contact . Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.