Journeyperson Electrician / CFAA Certified Technician - Jobs in Edmonton, Alberta

Job Description

DescriptionFire Prevention Services (FPS) is seeking a Certified Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician / CFAA Certified Technician to join their team of inspections and service specialists in their Alberta Division located in Leduc, AB.Fire Prevention Services (FPS), acquired by ATCO Frontec in 2024, is a multi-discipline fire and life safety company providing installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair services to all types of systems, including but not limited to sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, various special hazard and chemical suppression systems, portable fire extinguishers and emergency lighting. Operating as a business line within ATCO Frontec, FPS serves throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, with branches in Leduc, AB. And Yellowknife, NT. This broad range of activities provides significant and unique opportunity for travel and professional development in the fire protection industry. We offer:

• Competitive wages
• RRSP matching
• Life insurance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Company vehicle
• Mobile device compensation
• Positive work environment
• Highly trained team of individuals who support each other in learning and developing new skill sets related to the fire protection industry

Regular Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Performing inspections, testing, and maintenance on fire alarm systems, emergency lighting systems and related fire protection equipment, in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Completing accurate and thorough inspection reports in a timely manner, including compiling detailed notes related to potential deficiency repairs
• Troubleshooting and correcting deficiencies found on fire alarm systems and emergency lighting systems, and related fire protection equipment, in accordance with applicable codes and standards
• Performing duties in a professional, efficient, and safe manner
• Communicating effectively with managers and team members to efficiently facilitate the completion and smooth transition between jobs and various other tasks
• Keeping assigned fleet vehicle tidy and well stocked with material for jobs
• Responding to after-hours emergency calls on a scheduled rotation
• Participate in company safety policies and procedures.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities may include:

• Ordering and picking up material
• Travelling out of town to complete jobs when required
• Assisting with completing jobs outside of the scope of fire alarm work under the supervision and guidance of certified team members when directed
• Potential opportunities to become cross-certified in related aspects of the fire protection industry

A successful candidate must have:

• Red Seal Journeyperson Certificate in the Electrical trade and/or CFAA certificate in good standing.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Journeyperson/CFAA in the inspection and service aspect of the trade, including but not limited to correcting deficiencies, and troubleshooting.
• Class 5 drivers’ license with a clean drivers abstract
• Clean criminal records check
• Team player attitude with the ability to perform efficiently and competently in either a job lead role, a job supporting role, or independently
• The ability to adapt to different situations and changing conditions
• The flexibility to, on occasion, accommodate different scheduling requirements and work outside of regular business hours
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Good professional writing skills
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work in physically demanding environments, including but not limited to ladder work, climbing stairs, kneeling, lifting, and working at or above shoulder height

Considered an asset but not required:

• Cross-connection control testers certificate
• Field experience and/or certification in other areas of fire and life safety systems
• Fire Extinguisher certification
• First Aid training
• Arial work platform certificate
• Fall arrest certificate