Posted 2 days ago
Junior Fire Alarm Technician
@ BGIS
Toronto, ON · Vaughan, ON · York, ON · Markham, ON
Overview
BGIS is hiring a junior fire alarm technician for a full-time, on-site field role. The work covers inspecting and replacing portable fire extinguishers, testing emergency lighting and monitoring fire panels under supervision. The posted pay is $18.85 to $22.18 per hour, with the starting rate based on the candidate's experience, education and performance.
Pay:
$18.85–$22.18 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with portable fire extinguisher maintenance and inspection
- Complete emergency lighting inspections and minor replacements
- Monitor fire panels as assigned
- Maintain a safe, orderly work area
- Report unsafe conditions and damaged equipment immediately
Requirements summary:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's licence with acceptable driving record
- Ability to follow written instructions and safe-work procedures
- Basic computer and mobile-device skills
- Mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn electrical concepts
- Customer-service mindset and dependable attendance
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
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BGIS
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Markham |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 567 |
SUMMARY
The Fire, Life Safety Technician develops foundational fire protection and fire alarm skills through structured field assignments. The Fire Extinguisher Technician supports and completes extinguisher inspections and replacements, emergency and exit light inspections, and complete fire panel monitoring activities as assigned.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES
- Assist maintenance and inspection of portable fire extinguishers after receiving appropriate training.
- Assist with and complete emergency-lighting inspections and testing, including minor device replacements during the inspection.
- Handle tools, devices and materials safely and maintain an orderly work area.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, access issues and work outside the assigned scope.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or an acceptable equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
- Ability to follow written instructions, site rules, safe-work procedures and direction from qualified technicians.
- Basic computer and mobile-device skills for work orders, inspection records, email and company applications.
- Professional communication, dependable attendance and a customer-service mindset.
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn electrical and electronic concepts.
- Ability to work productively as part of a crew and accept coaching and corrective feedback.
This is a regular, full-time position with a hourly range of $18.85 - $22.18 per hour. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.
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