Senior Security Systems Installation & Service Technician
Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: Approximately 40 hours/week, generally 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience $32 - $40/ hour
About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Senior Security Systems Installation & Service Technician to join a growing field service team in Southern Ontario. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced security technician who enjoys troubleshooting and solving problems in the field. While installation is part of the position, the role is heavily focused on servicing, diagnosing and troubleshooting existing security systems across commercial and other customer environments. You’ll work independently in the field while also supporting larger installations, leading jobs and helping develop junior technicians.
What You’ll Be Doing Service, diagnose and troubleshoot existing security systems
Work across CCTV/camera, access control and alarm systems
Install, pull, terminate, test and troubleshoot low-voltage cabling
Work with Cat5, Cat6, telephone/quad wiring and shielded fire wire
Complete security system installations
Help launch and oversee larger installation projects
Coordinate technicians and monitor progress onsite
Troubleshoot technical and installation issues in the field
Program and commission security systems as required
Communicate directly and professionally with customers
Mentor and support junior technicians
Use multimeters, wire toners, wire strippers, drills and other standard field tools
What We’re Looking For 5+ years of security systems experience
Strong experience within commercial security systems
Robust service and troubleshooting background
Hands-on experience with:
Access control
Alarm systems
Low-voltage cabling
Ability to independently pull, terminate, test and troubleshoot cabling
Basic networking knowledge
Ability to diagnose issues independently in customer environments
Comfortable leading jobs and supporting junior technicians




Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record
Must be bondable / able to meet required background and insurance screening
Nice to Have Kantech access control experience
DSC or Ajax alarm experience
Fire-system or fire-monitoring experience
Security system programming / commissioning experience
Experience reading technical drawings
Working at Heights or similar safety certifications
Experience overseeing larger security installation projects
What’s Offered Permanent, full-time opportunity
Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
Company vehicle
Benefits after six months
Primarily field-based work throughout Hamilton, Halton, Brant and Niagara
Office attendance generally only 1–2 times per week
Opportunity to take ownership of jobs and mentor less-experienced technicians
On-Call Once trained, the successful candidate will participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
$150/week standby pay while on call
After-hours calls are relatively uncommon
Some issues can be resolved remotely over the phone
If dispatched to a customer location, double-time compensation applies from leaving home until returning home
The Ideal Candidate You’re an experienced security technician who can walk into an existing system, figure out what’s wrong and get it working again . You’re equally comfortable working with your hands, speaking with customers, troubleshooting technical issues and helping less-experienced technicians develop.
Most importantly, you’re adaptable, professional and able to work independently without needing constant direction.
If you have strong commercial security experience and enjoy the troubleshooting side of the industry, we’d love to hear from you. The expected hour rate for this position falls between $32 to $40/hr. The expected Annual Salary for this position is up to $83,000/year. This Posting is for a current vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position. Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

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📌 Senior Security Systems Installation & Service Technician (Ontario)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Ontario