Fire Alarm Technician/Trainee

ABOUT US

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With a combined team of over 10,000 professionals worldwide, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver. We actively seek new opportunities that drive innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manager over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and Asia. For further information, visit www.bgis.com.

OUR CULTURE

At BGIS, our culture is built on three foundational pillars:

1. Culture of Care: We deeply care for each other, our clients, partners, and the communities we serve.
2. High Performing Teams: We go Above and Beyond to deliver exceptional services. INTEGRITY, OWNERSHIP, RESPONSIVENESS, INITIATION, VISIBILITY, DRIVE, and INTEGRATION are core to high performance.
3. Unwavering Commitment to Sustainability: We conduct every action with a focus on preserving our earth. 

SUMMARY

Start your career in a high‑demand skilled opportunity — no experience required!

We’re looking for a motivated, reliable individual to join our team as a Junior Fire Alarm Technician/Trainee. This is a rare opportunity to earn your CFAA certification while working full‑time, gaining hands‑on experience, and receiving company‑supported education and training.

If you’re energetic, eager to learn, and want a stable career with long‑term growth, this role is your entry point into the fire and life‑safety industry.

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity

• No experience required — we train you
• Company‑supported CFAA training
• Work alongside certified technicians and industry experts
• Uniforms provided

What You’ll Do (Training Provided)

• Assist with fire alarm inspections, testing, service, and repairs
• Help with repairs of various fire alarm system components
• Perform fire extinguisher and emergency lighting inspections
• Complete work orders, inspection reports, and documentation
• Support senior technicians 
• Address customer inquiries professionally
• Follow all Health & Safety policies

Additional Responsibilities (as you grow)

• Learn and follow ULC Standards, Building & Fire Codes, CSA, NFPA, and the Ontario Electrical Safety Code
• Provide on‑site support to certified fire alarm technicians
• Maintain high standards of system reliability and customer satisfaction
• Complete reports accurately and on time

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Motivated, reliable, and eager to learn 
• No experience required — on‑the‑job training provided
• Electronics diploma or fire‑safety education is an asset
• Enrollment in CFAA is an asset (not required)
• Willingness to progress toward full CFAA certification
• Valid G‑class driver’s license with a clean record
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to write neat, accurate reports

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working on ladders
• Able to work in challenging environments
• Able to lift 35 lbs
• Ability to work flexible hours

About the Position

This role is designed as a training ground for individuals working toward full CFAA certification. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real‑world fire alarm systems while building a rewarding, long‑term career in a growing industry.

If you’re ready to start a skilled position with a purpose — protecting people, property, and communities — we want to hear from you.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.
At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success! 
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askPC@bgis.com. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.