Posted 2 months ago
Security Systems Technician
@ Ainsworth Inc
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Ainsworth Inc is hiring a full-time Security Systems Technician in Surrey, British Columbia, to install and troubleshoot security components in residential and commercial settings. The work covers access control, CCTV and intrusion alarm systems, from site surveys and wiring through testing and customer support. The posting states pay of $39.92/hr under the IBEW CBA Addendum, plus 12% pension and 3 weeks of vacation.
Pay:
$39.92 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Install and service access control, CCTV and intrusion alarm systems
- Survey sites and plan installations
- Run wiring, program and calibrate equipment
- Test systems and correct problems
- Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues
Requirements summary:
- Five years minimum in the security industry (access control, CCTV)
- Valid TQ certification
- Valid driver's licence
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Background check and security clearance
- Vendor low voltage certification preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | TQ certification, Vendor low voltage certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electronics |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Ainsworth Inc
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 115 |
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:
The Security Systems Technician will primarily be responsible to install, and trouble shoot security system components in residential and commercial settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare for installations by reviewing installation orders, gathering equipment, supplies, and tools, and coordinating schedules with customers.
- Installing and servicing electronic security systems, including access control, CCTV, and intrusion alarms.
- Plan installations by surveying and evaluating location, identifying installation requirements, and developing an installation plan.
- Install equipment, run wiring, and program and calibrate equipment.
- Verify systems functioning properly by testing equipment, connections, and signals, and identifying and correcting problems.
- Maintain records by documenting installations and service performed.
- Troubleshoot systems, resolve issues for customers and end users.
- Relationship building with clients and prospects for future opportunities.
- Provide unparalleled customer service excellence.
- Help build and maintain positive relations within the team.
- Protect organizations ‘values by keeping information confidential.
- Enhance organizational reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment.
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment by following safe practices and keeping security information confidential.
Qualifications:
- Progressive experience in a technical role within the integrated security or low voltage industry(s) is required.
- Minimum five years of experience in security industry (Access control, CCTV)
- Previous experience leading installations at the site level preferred.
- Programming experience preferred for senior positions.
- Vendor Certification in low voltage systems is preferred.
- Valid TQ certification required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Valid Driver's License
- Postsecondary training in electronics or equivalent is considered an asset.
- Background check and security clearance
This position is based in Surrey, British Columbia and offers a competitive wages as IBEW CBA Addendum @ $39.92/hr + 12% pension, 3 weeks vacation and benefits.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
GDI Ainsworthis 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 an 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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