Are you looking for flexibility in your schedule and the opportunity to travel? If you are an experienced Fire Suppression Technician and you want to satisfy your sense of exploration with professional growth, check out what this opportunity has to offer.
Everguard Fire Equipment Inc. (Everguard) is a multi-industry fire and life safety services and solutions company with comprehensive product offerings; globally recognized product and solution partners; installation, commission, inspection, and testing services and 24/7/365 support. We are proud to employ a diverse team of professionals across 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 team.
We have immediate openings at our Dryden, Ontario location for Fire Suppression Technicians.
Being a part of our team, you will be able to experience many of the benefits below.
- Competitive Wages
- Paid Overtime
- Various Hourly Premiums
- Paid Travel Expenses
- 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!
Our Fire Suppression Technicians are responsible for delivering in-field fire services such as:
- 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 and management;
- Preparing stock materials for daily execution of assigned work orders and optimizing material utilization;
- Supporting take off's and preparing proposals/quotations as required;
- Completing daily reports of completed work orders and activities;
- Ensuring safe work practices are followed safety leadership is demonstrated in all aspects of the job;
- Mentoring other team members including trainees and field service labour; and
- 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 on-time
- Professional and customer service focused mindset
- High level of self motivation
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both collaboratively with team members, as well as, independently
- Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving skills
- Flexibility to address changing situations/priorities and solve problems as they evolve
- Knowledge of relevant fire codes and standards
- Demonstrate mindset towards continuous learning, as well as an ability to use/learn technology solutions in the execution of their work is a must.
- Completed training in various fire alarm systems (e.g. Siemens, Autocall, Simplex, Edwards and Notifier) would be an asset.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License
- Ability to travel to and work out of remote client sites. Overtime may be necessary; therefore, flexibility in hours of work will be required.
- Must be willing to relocate if based outside of Prince George.
Candidate must also possess the following experience and training credentials:
NOTE: All combinations of education in a related and experience will be considered.
NOTE: Candidates who advance through the hiring process will be required to submit a current Certificate of Conduct and Driver's abstract.
- 2+ years' field experience across various industries
- Diploma in a mechanical trade would be preferred.
- Fire service certifications and/or suppression training would be considered an asset.
- Valid Drivers License
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.
