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Security Service Technician

@ Ainsworth Inc

Mississauga, Ontario

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Ainsworth Inc is hiring a Security Service Technician for full-time work delivering preventative visits and fault diagnosis on access control, intruder alarm and CCTV systems, mainly in commercial environments. The role requires a full clean driver's licence, a federal Level II security clearance and at least five years in the electronic security industry. Pay is stated as $70,000 to $95,000, with benefits including health insurance and short-term incentives.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver preventative visits to access control, intruder alarm and CCTV systems
  • Diagnose faults on simple and complex security systems
  • Manage pre-booked preventative visits on small or large systems
  • Assist the installation team on similar projects

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 5 years in the electronic security systems industry
  • Excellent knowledge of CCTV, access control, door entry and intruder alarms
  • Knowledge of systems networking and IP configuration
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Eligibility for federal Level II security clearance
  • Electronic installation qualification preferred

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Employer posting date
2026-07-02
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-03

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFederal Level II Security Clearance, CANASA
Driver’s licencerequired
Security clearanceSecret
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus

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Job description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!


Job Summary:

Primary responsibilities will be to deliver preventative visits to access control, intruder alarm and CCTV systems, mainly in commercial environments, to company and industry standards, within a given time.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Have a passion for the trade and is a problem solver with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent customer communication skills, and is a team player with a can-do attitude.
  • Have a good knowledge of CANASA and security industry Standards.
  • Electronic Installation Qualification(s) - Or equivalent. (Preferred).
  • You should be able to manage your work and exhibit the companies vision and values.
  • You must have experience working in a similar role in the security industry.
  • Multi-disciplined in the security industry from service, small works, fault-finding and maintenance, and having installation knowledge.
  • Hold a Full Clean Driving License - Essential for this post.
  • Must have the ability to adapt to new technologies.
  • Depending on experience, the person will be expected to deal with pre-booked preventative visits on small or large systems.
  • Must have excellent fault diagnosis skills, including working on more complex systems, and occasions will assist with the installation team on similar projects.


Qualifications:

  • Excellent knowledge of CCTV, Access Control, Door Entry and Intruder Alarm Systems
  • Minimum 5-years’ experience working within the Electronic Security Systems industry
  • Knowledge and experience of Systems Networking and IP Configuration
  • Must be capable of obtaining a Federal Level II Security Clearance
  • Proficiency in Excel and Word.
  • Staying current on the entire line of security solutions provided by Ainsworth (i.e. AMAG, Avigilon, Genetec, ICT, RS2, Salient, etc..)

The salary range is $70,000.00 to $95,000.00 per hour. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others.

This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.

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