Top Benefits
About the role
Levitt-Safety has an exciting opportunity for experienced technicians to join our Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems (VFSS) team in Fort McMurray, AB.
This role offers a highly desirable compressed work schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12-hour shifts with company-paid travel and housing for fly-in/fly-out employees OR a monthly housing allowance for local employees.
About the Role
As a member of our field service team, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs of vehicle fire suppression systems on a wide range of heavy-duty and off-road equipment at various customer sites.
- Carry out regular and emergency service visits to check and maintain fire extinguishers, emergency lights, alarms, and other fire safety equipment.
- Complete all required service documentation, inspection reports, and work orders in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring proper documentation of deficiencies, corrective actions, and parts used.
- Deliver excellent customer service by proactively communicating service updates, making recommendations for ongoing fire safety improvements, and representing Levitt-Safety with professionalism and technical expertise.
- Support inventory management as needed.
- Support a strong safety culture and service team with regular participation in safety meetings, ensuring adherence to safe work practices, and proactively identifying and addressing hazards.
- Model safe behavior, working closely with the Quality team to uphold service standards and contribute to incident prevention and continuous improvement in safety performance.
Ideal Qualifications
- Previous hands-on experience servicing vehicle fire suppression systems (VFSS) is preferable
- Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting skills & basic electrical knowledge
- Experience working in a mechanical shop or equivalent hands-on role with vehicles or other motorized equipment is a strong asset
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and service manuals
- Prior customer service experience with strong communication skills
- Comfortable using technology such as iPads, cell phones and laptops
- Professional, reliable and safety-focused
- Must successfully pass pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and a drug and alcohol test
- Valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract
What We Offer
- Company-paid housing and travel to and from Fort McMurray, or monthly housing allowance for local technicians
- Compressed work week schedule of 12 hours/day, 14 days on and 14 days off
- Competitive pay tied to your experience and qualifications
- Medical, dental, vision, EAP and other group health insurance benefits for you and your family
- Company-matched RRSP contribution plan
- Annual profit-sharing opportunity
- A company culture based on our Face of Levitt-Safety Fundamentals and family values, where we truly believe that people are our most important asset
Safety Compliance
This is a physically demanding role that requires the ability to:
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted, coupled with good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Work in restricted spaces such as engine compartments
- Work on heights on large mine equipment using ladders and walkways
- Drive and sit for extended periods of time
- Walk on uneven terrain on customer sites
- Pass regular pre-access drug and alcohol tests (including cannabis). This is a requirement set by our clients to ensure a safe work environment for everyone in these safety-sensitive roles.
Levitt-Safety is committed to the principle of employment equity in the workplace and ensures that our practices of hiring are based on qualifications and ability. We invite all applicants, including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. We understand that experience comes in many forms and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us at talent@levitt-safety.com in the application. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.
About Levitt-Safety
Safety Matters – It’s All That We Do
Levitt-Safety is a national provider of life, fire and environmental safety products and services. With strategically located branches across Canada, Levitt-Safety is ideally equipped to serve companies of any size or industry who want to create a culture of safety in their organization. We are proud to be a Platinum Member of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2019.
After more than 80 years in business, we understand that the safety of employees and facilities goes way beyond products which is why we offer a complete range of safety-related services. As a trusted safety partner, we are here to advise our clients on new safety standards and protocols – or simply help enhance existing programs. We help our clients remain in compliance to all applicable legislation, avoid accident claims, and most importantly, keep employees working safely. Mission: Our mission is to continually add value by partnering with our customers to solve their fire, safety and environmental challenges with quality products supported by excellent service from motivated, knowledgeable people.
Top Benefits
About the role
Levitt-Safety has an exciting opportunity for experienced technicians to join our Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems (VFSS) team in Fort McMurray, AB.
This role offers a highly desirable compressed work schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12-hour shifts with company-paid travel and housing for fly-in/fly-out employees OR a monthly housing allowance for local employees.
About the Role
As a member of our field service team, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs of vehicle fire suppression systems on a wide range of heavy-duty and off-road equipment at various customer sites.
- Carry out regular and emergency service visits to check and maintain fire extinguishers, emergency lights, alarms, and other fire safety equipment.
- Complete all required service documentation, inspection reports, and work orders in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring proper documentation of deficiencies, corrective actions, and parts used.
- Deliver excellent customer service by proactively communicating service updates, making recommendations for ongoing fire safety improvements, and representing Levitt-Safety with professionalism and technical expertise.
- Support inventory management as needed.
- Support a strong safety culture and service team with regular participation in safety meetings, ensuring adherence to safe work practices, and proactively identifying and addressing hazards.
- Model safe behavior, working closely with the Quality team to uphold service standards and contribute to incident prevention and continuous improvement in safety performance.
Ideal Qualifications
- Previous hands-on experience servicing vehicle fire suppression systems (VFSS) is preferable
- Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting skills & basic electrical knowledge
- Experience working in a mechanical shop or equivalent hands-on role with vehicles or other motorized equipment is a strong asset
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and service manuals
- Prior customer service experience with strong communication skills
- Comfortable using technology such as iPads, cell phones and laptops
- Professional, reliable and safety-focused
- Must successfully pass pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and a drug and alcohol test
- Valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract
What We Offer
- Company-paid housing and travel to and from Fort McMurray, or monthly housing allowance for local technicians
- Compressed work week schedule of 12 hours/day, 14 days on and 14 days off
- Competitive pay tied to your experience and qualifications
- Medical, dental, vision, EAP and other group health insurance benefits for you and your family
- Company-matched RRSP contribution plan
- Annual profit-sharing opportunity
- A company culture based on our Face of Levitt-Safety Fundamentals and family values, where we truly believe that people are our most important asset
Safety Compliance
This is a physically demanding role that requires the ability to:
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted, coupled with good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Work in restricted spaces such as engine compartments
- Work on heights on large mine equipment using ladders and walkways
- Drive and sit for extended periods of time
- Walk on uneven terrain on customer sites
- Pass regular pre-access drug and alcohol tests (including cannabis). This is a requirement set by our clients to ensure a safe work environment for everyone in these safety-sensitive roles.
Levitt-Safety is committed to the principle of employment equity in the workplace and ensures that our practices of hiring are based on qualifications and ability. We invite all applicants, including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. We understand that experience comes in many forms and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us at talent@levitt-safety.com in the application. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.
About Levitt-Safety
Safety Matters – It’s All That We Do
Levitt-Safety is a national provider of life, fire and environmental safety products and services. With strategically located branches across Canada, Levitt-Safety is ideally equipped to serve companies of any size or industry who want to create a culture of safety in their organization. We are proud to be a Platinum Member of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2019.
After more than 80 years in business, we understand that the safety of employees and facilities goes way beyond products which is why we offer a complete range of safety-related services. As a trusted safety partner, we are here to advise our clients on new safety standards and protocols – or simply help enhance existing programs. We help our clients remain in compliance to all applicable legislation, avoid accident claims, and most importantly, keep employees working safely. Mission: Our mission is to continually add value by partnering with our customers to solve their fire, safety and environmental challenges with quality products supported by excellent service from motivated, knowledgeable people.