Fire Alarm Technician - Ottawa, Canada - BGIS

BGIS

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

**ABOUT US
**OUR CULTURE
At BGIS, our culture is built on three foundational pillars:

Culture of Care:We deeply care for each other, our clients, partners, and the communities we serve.

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High Performing Teams:We go Above and Beyond to deliver exceptional services. INTEGRITY, OWNERSHIP, RESPONSIVENESS, INITIATION, VISIBILITY, DRIVE, and INTEGRATION are core to high performance.
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Unwavering Commitment to Sustainability:We conduct every action with a focus on preserving our earth.

**SUMMARY
The
Fire Alarm Technician will report to the Regional Operations Manager. In this role, the Fire Alarm Technician will be responsible for completing code-compliant testing and inspections.

Additionally, assessing risks, reporting, and proposing possible solutions on topics related to fire prevention in compliance with the ULC, NFC, NFPA and other regulatory requirements.

They will liaise between building occupants, facility managers, and various stakeholders with BGIS.

This role will work in collaboration with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of all activities and play a key role in our INTEGRATED approach to operating buildings.

**Opportunities for Development: At BGIS we are committed to the development of our people - offering them opportunities to learn and grow into various roles.

Success in the role offers Team Members the opportunity to explore various roles - some include:

On Account Operational roles,
Facility Management Office roles, Project Management roles to lead and execute projects

**LICENSES AND/OR PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

Completion of Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) Drivers license is required

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspect facilities, ensuring compliance with the applicable codes and regulations. Creating action plans and recommendations to resolve any issues related to Fire Life safety compliance requirements, i.e. emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, fire doors/separations, and fire alarm systems, etc.
Inspects Fire Alarm systems and components as required by regulatory requirements for compliance and completes required repairs as required.
Analyzes the causes of fire alarms and trouble calls, following up and communicating with stakeholders to provide solutions.
Communicating with building occupants and stakeholders to address or escalate their concerns
Provides the necessary support with the main client of the building and assists in the coordination of evacuation plans.
Assists the property management team and various stakeholders with fire and life safety support/training as required
As required, actively participates in project requirements meetings and takes responsibility for the areas of their expertise. Other duties as required

**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

College diploma in Fire Protection or equivalent
Completion of Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification
Ability to communicate technical and nontechnical information clearly
Various levels of jobrelated experience will be considered
Have a good knowledge of fire and life safety practices, as well as related codes/regulations and authorities having jurisdiction
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to self start working individually and/or work in teams and
Ability to interpret and analyze data,
Strong communication skills, including written, comprehension and verbal
Problemsolving skills Fire Alarm Technician experience working in commercial environment would be an asset.