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Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Urgently Hiring
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Burnaby, BC
Senior Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

3 weeks of vacation from May 1st following 1 year of service
12 paid Statutory Holidays
40 hours of paid personal absences per year

About the role

You will mainly be responsible for the verification, programming, service and inspection of fire alarm systems according to standards and codes. Among other things, your responsibilities will be:

  • Inspection, service and troubleshooting of existing fire alarm systems;
  • Perform upgrades, repairs, additions or improvements to systems following inspection;
  • Prepare inspection, verification and deficiency reports in a timely manner;
  • Respond to emergency calls during evenings and weekends, on a rotational basis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • CFAA certification;
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience in service and inspection of fire protection systems;
  • Experience in programming fire alarm panels;
  • Working knowledge of CAN/ULC standards S524, S536 and S537;
  • Knowledge of Notifier products (an asset);
  • Valid driver’s license;
  • Ability to work well independently;
  • Strong customer service skills.

WHY JOIN US

  • Viking values, respects, and supports the interests of its employees from all walks of life. We will consider all qualified candidates.
  • Competitive salary based on experience and competencies.
  • 3 weeks of vacation from May 1st following 1 year of service, 12 paid Statutory Holidays, and 40 hours of paid personal absences per year.
  • Comprehensive Group Insurance Plan upon hiring, including the virtual care platform Dialogue for a quick access to healthcare services in many Canadian provinces.
  • Group RRSP with employer contributions (4%) following 3 months of continuous service.
  • Supplemental training according to employee, market or company needs.
  • Years of service Recognition Program

About Viking Fire Protection

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Viking Fire Protection is a leading provider of fire and life safety services across Canada's 16 largest cities. With 95 years of expertise, they offer a comprehensive range of services including emergency response, design, installation, inspection, maintenance, and engineering for fire protection systems. Their solutions encompass fire alarms, detection systems, special hazards systems, kitchen hoods, fire sprinkler systems, and portable extinguishers, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.