Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Making Canada a safer place to live and work for over 90 years.

As Canada's trusted safety partner since 1935, we work alongside customers coast to coast to help ensure people return home safely at the end of every shift.

About the Role

Levitt-Safety is looking for an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Technician to join our growing BC team. In this role, you'll take the lead on the inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of fire alarm systems at residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial customer sites throughout the region.

You'll bring strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience to ensure fire alarm systems are operating safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards. Working directly with customers, you'll identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and provide practical solutions to support their fire and life safety requirements.

You'll also play an important role in supporting and mentoring junior technicians, sharing your knowledge, and contributing to the continued growth and technical capabilities of our service team.

What You'll Do

• Independently perform inspections, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of fire alarm systems in accordance with applicable CAN/ULC Standards, NFPA requirements, and other relevant codes.

• Diagnose system issues, identify deficiencies, and recommend appropriate corrective actions and repairs.

• Complete system verifications, inspections, and service work in accordance with applicable standards, manufacturer specifications, and customer requirements.

• Prepare accurate inspection reports, deficiency lists, service documentation, and other required records.

• Communicate technical findings, system deficiencies, and recommended solutions clearly and professionally to customers.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians, supporting their development and sharing best practices.

• Work collaboratively with service coordinators, supervisors, and other technicians to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.

• Identify opportunities for additional service, repairs, and system improvements based on customer needs and site conditions.

• Maintain a professional customer-facing presence and build strong working relationships with customers.

• Participate in after-hours on-call support and emergency service response as required.

• Contribute to health and safety initiatives, including Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs), safe work practices, and site-specific safety requirements.

What You Bring

• Significant hands-on experience in fire alarm inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

• CFAA certification required, with relevant ASTTBC/RFPT certifications or endorsements in Fire Alarm and other fire and life safety systems.

• Strong working knowledge of applicable CAN/ULC Standards, NFPA requirements, fire alarm codes, and industry best practices.

• The ability to independently assess system conditions, troubleshoot complex issues, and determine appropriate corrective actions.

• Experience working with a variety of fire alarm systems, manufacturers, and configurations.

• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings and recommendations clearly.

• Experience mentoring, coaching, or providing technical support to junior technicians is an asset.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accurate documentation.

• Comfortable using technology and digital platforms to complete service reports and documentation.

• A valid driver's licence and a satisfactory driver's abstract.

• The ability to meet customer site-access requirements, including security clearances and pre-access drug and alcohol testing where required.

What you'll get

• $38-45 per hour depending on skill and experience
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Comprehensive benefits for yourself and your dependants
• Paid technical training & ongoing development
• Company service vehicle, tools, and equipment
• Specialized experience in mining, heavy equipment and fire & life safety.
• Long-term career development with Levitt-Safety

Choose the Safe Way, Always

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. You'll be expected to lead by example, follow established safe work practices, participate in safety meetings, identify potential hazards, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires the ability to perform the physical tasks associated with technician duties, including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. unassisted, reaching overhead, bending, crouching, kneeling, and working on ladders. You'll also frequently walk throughout buildings and customer sites, climb stairs, and stand for extended periods.

Application & Hiring Process

Levitt-Safety may use AI-enabled tools to support the screening and assessment of applications. All AI-supported results are reviewed by a member of our recruitment team before any hiring decisions are made.

We are committed to employment equity and base hiring decisions on qualifications, skills, and ability. We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, and we recognize that experience comes in many forms.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.