Fire Alarm Technician, Co-op/New Graduate Opportunity, 4-month contract (May - August) - Ottawa, ON

Change the future with us.

We are passionate about innovations that mean real progress. We are excited about technologies that still need to be developed. What about you? Do you want to use your curiosity, passion, and creativity to make the lives of millions of people easier and better? Join us as a graduate – either by beginning your career with us or through a co-op placement. Whichever path you take, we’re looking forward to seeing your perspective.

Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and a healthy work-life balance – Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting, and digital workspaces.
• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast-evolving, cutting-edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Profit sharing available.
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology, and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
• Participate in our celebrations, social events, and offsite business events.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Siemens is proud to be an eight-time award winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2025, and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025.

This is an ideal opportunity for a student to gain practical experience as a Fire Alarm Field Associate / Inspector and build a career with Siemens Canada!

What will you do?

In this role, you will work alongside a Senior Technician when performing the following:

• Provide assistance when completing annual, quarterly, and monthly inspections of Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lighting Systems, and Fire Hoses as per all applicable Local Fire Codes, ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada) Standards, and NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) guidelines.
• Assist with on-site preventative maintenance inspections and troubleshooting.
• Complete and submit written service reports covering all aspects of each assignment and activity.
• Ensure that all site files are kept up to date for each contract.
• Represent the company at customer sites professionally at all times.
• Assist with testing and verifying system readings and ensuring optimal system operation.
• Make recommendations for improvement or system changes.
• Collaborate with other teams to maintain customer satisfaction and quality assurance procedures.
• Adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act at all times: Ensure all damaged or faulty equipment is immediately returned to the warehouse with the appropriate documentation.
• Ensure that all test equipment and tools issued by the Company are maintained in good condition, kept secure, and tested.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

What will you need to succeed?

• Currently enrolled or a recent graduate from a college, university, or technical school in Electrical, Electronic Technology, Electromechanical Engineering, or a relevant area of study.
• Working toward a CFAA (Canadian Fire Alarm Association) certification is an asset.
• Good understanding of Building and Fire codes is an asset.
• Customer-focused with good customer relationship building and management skills.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lift equipment and tools up to 50lbs and climb ladders or scaffolding.
• Ability to read and understand engineered drawings, specifications, programs, schematics, installation, and service manuals is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• IT literate and possess proficiency in Windows applications, including MS Office suite.
• Self-motivated and calm under pressure.

About us.

We share our ideas and champion the people behind them.

Siemens Canada is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose, adding real value for customers since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. As of September 30, 2023, the company has approximately 4,200 employees from coast to coast and 33 office and production facilities across Canada. Siemens Canada has a revenue of ~ CAD $2 Billion.

To learn more about Siemens Canada, visit our website at www.siemens.ca.

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

Siemens is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, Siemens Canada will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.