Fire Technician Jobs in British Columbia

Ensure Technicians are scheduled effectively and working efficiently to achieve revenue and margin targets approved by senior management

Must have previous experience in the Fire industry

Strong interpersonal skills and effective at building relationships - with a strong client service orientation

Excellent communication skills with an ability to convey a message in an organized, clear, and effective manner

Goes beyond job requirements to seek opportunities and generate ideas for improvements

Company car and gas card with personal use

Manage Fire Prevention and Education programs.

Data entry and maintenance of inspections on FDMS.

Implement and manage a progressive fire department training syllabus IAW statement of work and other applicable documents.

NFPA 1021 Level 1, 1031, 1035 and 1033, with two years’ experience as a Fire Prevention Officer is required.

Annual ARFF re-certification in accordance with STANAG 7145 Minimum Core Competency.

General level of computer skills is required.

Completion of High School graduation or equivalent supplemented by a minimum of 3 years’ recent related work experience.

Completion of a trades apprenticeship (2nd year), post-secondary course work or equivalent training and experience is preferred.

NFPA 1001 Level 2 Certification with IFSAC or PROBOARD accreditation.

NFPA 472, Hazardous Materials Operations Certification.

Canadian Citizenship or legal entitlement to work in Canada.

Current BC Emergency Medical First Responder Level 3 License with AED, Spinal and Naloxone Endorsements or equivalent.

Evaluating plans, customer requests, code, and non-conformance issues to determine specific solutions and recommendations for customers and management;

Reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and operational/product manuals;

Racking up panels, running wiring / cabling, installing devices and conduit;

Working with Emergency Lighting, and Monitoring Systems;

Trouble shooting - conducting investigations of various fire alarm, fire suppression and sprinkler systems troubles and concerns;

Preparing stock materials for daily execution of assigned work orders and optimizing material utilization;

Evaluating plans, customer requests, code, and non-conformance issues to determine specific solutions and recommendations for customers and management;

Reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, specifications, schematics, and operational/product manuals;

Racking up panels, running wiring / cabling, installing devices and conduit;

Working with Emergency Lighting, and Monitoring Systems;

Trouble shooting - conducting investigations of various fire alarm, fire suppression and sprinkler systems troubles and concerns;

Preparing stock materials for daily execution of assigned work orders and optimizing material utilization;

The incumbent must have time management skills and strong attention to detail

Relevant work experience or lab experience through education would be asset. But is not required.

Education: High school diploma (or equivalent) is required.

Candidates must demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to manage and co-ordinate multiple projects in fast-paced, highly professional environment.

Perform Fire Assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures.