D&L Engineering Sales Limited and K&D Pratt Group Inc. are multi-industry fire and life safety services and solutions companies partnered to deliver comprehensive product offerings; globally recognized product and solution partners; installation, commission, inspection, and testing services and 24/7/365 support to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Together we are proud to employ a diverse team of professionals across Atlantic Canada who are focused on delivering high-quality products, solutions, and service to our clients. Every day our team members apply their unique knowledge, skills, and abilities to their work, living by our principles of Accountability, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork. We love what we do, and we are always seeking enthusiastic talent to join our growing team.

Being a part of our team, you will be able to experience many of the benefits below.

• Competitive Wages and Premiums
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Insurance Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employer Matching Retirement Savings and Financial Planning Support
• Paid Time Off (including Flex Time and a Variety of Observed Holidays)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Training and Development Opportunities, and much more!

As our Fire Alarm Technician, you will be responsible for a wide variety of in-field fire services such as installing, inspecting, maintaining, modifying, and servicing fire alarm and fire protection systems. Some of the additional expectations of this role include:

• Performing monthly, semi-annual and annual inspections on fire alarm and fire protection systems.
• Executing upgrades, repairs, additions or improvements to systems following inspection.
• Trouble shooting and conducting investigations of various fire alarm and fire protection systems issues and concerns.
• Installing, verifying and programming of fire alarm systems.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and operational/product manuals.
• Evaluating plans, customer requests, code, and non-conformance issues to determine specific solutions and recommendations for customers.
• Preparing materials for daily execution of assigned work orders.
• Completing daily inspection, verification and deficiencies reports in a timely manner.
• Ensuring safe work practices are followed safety leadership is demonstrated in all aspects of the job.
• Mentoring other team members including trainees as assigned.
• Participating in 24/7 on-call/call out emergency service.

The successful candidate would bring a variety of competencies to the role including:

• Ability to safely execute high quality work
• Professional and customer service focused mindset
• High level of self motivation
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Flexibility to address changing situations/priorities and solve problems as they evolve
• Operate various power tools and machinery
  

Candidate must also possess the following experience and training credentials:

• All combinations of education in a related field and experience will be considered
• 2+ years of field experience installing, inspecting, maintaining, modifying, and servicing fire alarm and fire protection systems
• College/trade level education in Electronics or Fire Protection Technology, along with applicable fire service certifications, jurisdictional regulatory permits, and/or valid CFAA would be preferred.
• Training in various fire alarm systems (e.g. Siemens, Autocall, Simplex, Edwards and Notifier) would be an asset
• Valid drivers license

Applicants must be able to travel to and work out of remote client sites. Overtime and overnight travel will be required; therefore, hours of work/schedule will vary.

If you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a highly successful and growing company and interested in being part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

We embrace diversity across all our operations and foster a respectful and inclusive work environment. Individuals that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills are encouraged to apply.