Job Summary

We are a growing company seeking an experienced, motivated Senior CFAA Fire Alarm Technician to join our team. In this role, you will lead the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of critical fire alarm and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with provincial regulations. Manufacturer training is provided.

This position offers a high degree of autonomy with clear pathways for career advancement to Specialist or Manager roles.

Duties

- Core Systems: Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing routine maintenance on commercial and residential fire alarm and life safety systems in strict accordance with CAN/ULC-S536 standards.
- System Deficiencies: Diagnose complex system faults (ground faults, open/short circuits, communication loop errors) and efficiently repair or replace faulty field devices and control panels.
- Testing & Commissioning: Conduct comprehensive system testing, verification support, and commissioning to ensure proper operation of life safety infrastructure.
- Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical drawings to accurately execute device replacement, circuit tracking, and system troubleshooting.
- Compliance Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, and prepare detailed inspection reports and lists of system deficiencies.
- Safety & Codes: Adhere strictly to Ontario Electrical Codes, the Ontario Fire Code, and CAN/ULC standards during all phases of service and maintenance.
- Vehicle Fleet: Safely operate a company work van; maintain responsibility for the vehicle’s readiness by keeping it clean and organized, ensuring it is stocked with required tools and materials, fueling as needed, and completing routine inspection checklists to confirm safe operating condition.
- Emergency Response:



Participate in an occasional on-call rotation to provide emergency support outside regular working hours, as required.

Required Qualifications

- Mandatory Certification: Must possess a valid CFAA (Canadian Fire Alarm Association) Fire Alarm Technician Registration in good standing.
- Experience: Proven field experience specifically working with fire alarm systems (e.g., Siemens, Mircom, Notifier, Edwards, Simplex).
- Technical Skills: Strong computer skills, including the ability to navigate specialized fire panel software, configure programmable devices, and use electronic reporting applications.
- Tools & Techniques: Expertise in blueprint/floorplan reading, circuit schematics, and advanced troubleshooting techniques using digital multimeters and specialized fire alarm testing equipment as well as basic hand and power tools.
- Communication: Communicate fluently in English; French language skills are considered an asset for coordination with team members, contractors, and clients but are not mandatory.
- Vehicle Licensing: Possess a valid Ontario G-class licence or equivalent and must have a clean driving record to be commercially insured.
- Security Clearances: Must have a clean criminal record in order to be eligible for site-specific security clearance.

Summary This role offers an engaging opportunity for a dedicated life safety professional with a passion for building technologies. The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid commitment to punctuality, reliability, safety,



quality workmanship, and continuous learning.

This position is well suited for individuals who are motivated to deploy their technical expertise and pursue long-term career advancement within our organization.

Cover letters are encouraged

Pay: $39.00-$42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid CFAA technician registration in good standing?
- Are you comfortable and confident communicating technical information clearly in English to team members and on-site customers?
- French language skills are considered an asset for this role. What is your level of French proficiency?

- No French skills

- Basic / Conversational

- Professional / Fluent
- What type of Fire Alarm systems have you worked on?
- What is your experience with inspections and report writing?
- What type of verification inspections have you done in the past?
- What experience do you have with fire alarm system programming or configuration?
- Of the fire alarm work you have done, what percentage of each type of work have you done?

- New installation

- Service

- Inspection
- Do you have a valid Driving licence?
- This position may require driving a company vehicle. Are you able to provide a clean Driver’s Abstract (3-year uncertified driving record) showing no major infractions?
- Do you currently require sponsorship to work in Canada?
- Are you willing and able to successfully pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment?
- Are you comfortable working at heights (on ladders, lifts, and scaffolding) and able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly?

Education
- Secondary School (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Fire Alarm Technician (CFAA Registered) (Ottawa)
🏢 District Engineered Systems
📍 Ottawa