Foreman

Job summary

Perform service, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and project work while leading field technicians and ensuring safe, high-quality work. Conduct site surveys, bid walks, and inspections; coordinate with project teams and customers; and maintain accurate service and inspection records.

Job details

Wachter is accepting applications for a Foreman to support our growing operations throughout the Greater Toronto Area (Based in Mississauga, ON). This position is ideal for a hands-on field leader who can balance service work, project execution, quality assurance, and customer engagement while providing leadership to technicians in the field. Wachter has been family-owned since 1930 and is a nationwide leader in electrical, data technologies, security systems, networking, automation, and communications. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and providing employees with opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement. \n Summary: The Foreman is responsible for performing service and project-related work while providing field leadership and ensuring quality standards are maintained across all activities. This role will conduct site surveys, bid walks, QA/QC inspections, troubleshooting, and customer support while assisting with the successful execution of projects and service operations. The ideal candidate is a strong technical professional who leads by example, maintains high standards of workmanship, and is comfortable interacting with customers, project teams, and field personnel. Responsibilities: Perform service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities. Support installation and project work from start to finish. Conduct quality assurance and quality control inspections on completed work.Perform site surveys, customer walkthroughs, and bid walks for prospective projects.I dentify labor, material, and equipment requirements during field assessments.Lead and mentor field technicians while promoting safe work practices. Coordinate with Project Managers, Service Managers, and customers to ensure successful project execution. Review project drawings, specifications, and scope requirements. Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company standards, customer expectations, and applicable codes. Maintain accurate documentation, service reports, and inspection records. Build and maintain positive customer relationships through professional communication and service excellence. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in fire alarm, security, low-voltage, electrical, or related technical field services. Experience supporting both service and project-based work. Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Experience conducting site surveys and bid walks. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and specifications. Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Preferred Qualifications: CFAA certification or eligibility. NICET certification. Experience with fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, structured cabling, or integrated security systems. Previous Foreman, Lead Technician, or Field Supervisor experience. Knowledge of applicable Canadian and Ontario codes and standards. \n $38 - $45 an hour \n Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join a team where hard work, dedication, and commitment are recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a stable, family-owned company. Wachter is an equal opportunity employer.

What you’ll do

Perform service, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and project work while leading field technicians and ensuring safe, high-quality work. Conduct site surveys, bid walks, and inspections; coordinate with project teams and customers; and maintain accurate service and inspection records.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of experience in fire alarm, security, low-voltage, electrical, or related technical field services, including service and project work. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting, site survey, drawing interpretation, leadership, and customer communication skills, along with a valid driver's license and clean driving record; CFAA or NICET certification and relevant systems experience are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Benefits
• Career Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Service And Maintenance
• Troubleshooting And Diagnostics
• Project Execution
• Quality Assurance And Quality Control
• Site Surveys
• Bid Walks
• Blueprint And Drawing Interpretation
• Field Leadership
• Technician Mentoring
• Customer Service
• Project Coordination
• Documentation And Reporting
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Security Systems
• Low-Voltage Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Project Drawings
• Good Driving Record
• Supervision
• Project Implementation
• NICET Certification (National Institute For Certification In Engineering Technologies)
• Service Operations
• Valid Driver's License
• Access Controls
• Architectural Drawing
• Automation
• Customer Support
• Blueprinting
• Communication
• Customer Engagement
• Leadership
• Intrusion Detection And Prevention
• Low Voltage
• Project Management
• Operations
• Professional Communication
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Management
• Structured Cabling
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Diagnostic Skills
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Trades
• Security & Safety
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Technology
• Foreman
• Construction Foreman
• Construction Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

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