Fire Alarm Technician

Fire Alarm Technician

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta

Accommodation:  Company-paid housing when on shift

Schedule: Compressed 12-hour shifts, 7 days on / 7 days off.

Trade / Scope Specific responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Inspection of existing fire alarm infrastructure, equipment, and related components.


• Diagnose condition of existing fire alarm infrastructure, equipment, and related components.


• Perform preventative maintenance on existing fire alarm infrastructure, equipment, and related components.


• Recommend best-fit solutions for existing fire alarm infrastructure, equipment, and related components.


• Service and repair existing fire alarm infrastructure, equipment, and related components.


• Sales of new fire alarms and related components.


• Assembly and installation of new and replacement fire alarm infrastructure, equipment, and related components.


• Communication of inspections, diagnoses, preventative maintenance, recommendations, construction, service/repair, and installation of fire alarm infrastructure, equipment, and related components.


• Documentation of inspections, diagnoses, preventative maintenance, recommendations, construction, service/repair, and installation of fire alarm infrastructure, equipment, and related components.


• Follow safety guidelines, approved processes, and procedures on the job site.


• Communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members to minimize disruptions and maximize productivity.


• Work cohesively with teams of employees or contractors.


• Communicate in a polite and courteous manner.

Ideal Qualifications

• Valid CFAA Registration


• Minimum 2 years of experience in Fire Detection, Special Hazards, and programming addressable fire alarm panels.


• Strong working knowledge of NFPA, ULC, and applicable Fire Codes.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Technologically adept with mobile devices and laptops.


• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.


• Ability to obtain security clearance (background check, pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, references).


• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a physically demanding environment.

What We Offer

• Company-paid housing when on shift


• Compressed work schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7 days on / 7 days off.


• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.


• Comprehensive group benefits: medical, dental, vision, and more

Applicants must already hold the following certifications to be eligible for this position. If the successful candidate does not already possess these certifications, they will be required to obtain them at their own expense prior to commencing work.

General Certifications Required:

- Valid CFAA Registration

- Valid Class 5 Driver's License - No more than 6 demerit points

- Up to date Drivers Abstract

- NFPA 10 (SAIT or Lakeland College) would be an asset, but not required

Safety Certifications Required:

• CSTS 2020


• WHIMIS 2015


• CSO


• Standard First Aid


• H2S Alive


• TDG

Pre access Requirements:

• Drug and Alcohol Testing


• Fitness for Work Exam

Please note the successful Candidate will be required to pass a Drug and Alcohol test, Fitness for Work, Respiratory Fitness test, and Mask Fit Test as required by their specific position prior to beginning work.

CP Services is an Aboriginally owned, full-service facilities expert, employing a team of nearly 100 skilled trade professionals and support staff. Our success is built on long-term relationships and values of safety, respect, Integrity, reliability, and team focus.