Fire Alarm Support Technician (Oakridge Park)

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Nov 4, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Monitor and manage fire alarm alerts, trouble signals, and supervisory points, distinguishing between occupied and construction areas and coordinating responses with Operations, Security, contractors, and trades. Support system testing and operational requests, maintain logs of outstanding alerts and disabled devices, and verify device status after system changes.

Job details

We are hiring a Fire Alarm Technician to provide on-site technical support to a commercial retail property in Vancouver. Working from the Operations Room, you will monitor the fire alarm system using a Simplex Incident Commander. You will support the Operations and Security teams while coordinating with the on-site construction crew to manage any alarms or alerts. Key Responsibilities Monitor the fire alarm system for alarms, trouble and supervisory points arriving from occupied areas, construction activity, and planned system testing. Acknowledge alerts and determine whether the warning is for a devices that serve occupied or construction areas. Collaborate with various trades (e.g. electrical, sprinkler) and the fire alarm install team to make those determinations. Communicate occupied-area alerts and track construction-area alerts. Support fire alarm operation such as bypass activation and deactivation, alarm acknowledgement and reset, and device disable and re-enable requests. Assist the fire alarm install team during testing when needed, for example with graphic verification, bypass changes and device status look-ups. Maintain a log of outstanding alerts Keep a register of disabled devices and confirm they stay disabled after any fire alarm program download or system change. Receive advance notice of fire alarm testing and collaborate with Security on which alarms are not to be acknowledged or reset. Qualifications Valid CFAA (Canadian Fire Alarm Association) or ASTTBC certification. 2+ years of experience in fire and life safety systems. Familiarity with Simplex TrueSite Incident Commanders is an asset Ability to read and interpret building construction drawings is an asset Working knowledge of applicable fire alarm codes and standards. Strong communication skills, with the confidence to coordinate with security staff, contractors and trades. Ability to keep accurate logs and records At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires valid CFAA or ASTTBC certification, at least two years of experience with fire and life safety systems, and working knowledge of applicable fire alarm codes and standards. Familiarity with Simplex TrueSite Incident Commanders and the ability to interpret construction drawings are assets; strong communication and accurate recordkeeping are also required.