Fire Alarm Technician, Service (Intermediate to Senior)

Technology driven, problem solvers

Customers around the world trust in our products. Our service technicians and engineers significantly contribute to that. You are the first on the scene to solve any technical problem. You are a trusted adviser, team player, and make things possible. “Unsolvable” is a foreign term, and you go the distance. Your focus on the customers’ needs makes you an invaluable partner. When you join our team, the possibilities are endless.

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 2022, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2022 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers 2022.

What will you do?

Siemens Canada in Montreal is currently seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to join our team in Service. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of fire alarm systems for our industrial, institutional, commercial, and healthcare clients. You will also have the opportunity to work in unique work environments such as mines, hospitals, and well-known buildings in Montreal.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on Siemens Desigo, XLS/MXL fire alarm systems, as well as any type of fire alarm product such as Vesda, Mircom, Simplex, Edward;
• Test fire alarm systems in accordance with various codes and standards;
• Diagnose technical problems and repair/correct them accordingly;
• Provide exceptional customer service by communicating in a professional and courteous manner;
• Participate in a rotating schedule every 15 weeks or 3 times per year;
• Ensure compliance with fire alarm standards and regulations, ULC-536-04 standards;
• Ensure compliance with ULC 537-04 and ULC 537-19 standards;

Benefits of the role:

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs (generally 8 AM to 4 PM);
• Possible overtime hours;
• Vehicle provided and paid which can also be used for personal needs;
• Opportunity to work in unique work environments such as mines, hospitals, and well-known buildings in Montreal;
• Reimbursement of training fees with the Canadian Fire Alarm Association (ACAI/CFAA).
• Access to our Benefits programs as of Day 1

If you are a motivated individual focused on customer service and would like to join a leading company in the field of fire alarms, do not hesitate to submit your resume!

What will you need to succeed?

• Have one of the following diplomas: DEP, AEC or DEC degree in electronics, Installation and maintenance of security systems, electromechanics;
• 5 + years of Fire alarm experience;
• CFAA certification;
• Autonomy, resourcefulness and organizational skills;
• Ability to occasionally work outside normal business hours and outside of the greater area of Montreal;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Excellent knowledge of French, spoken and written;
• Good knowledge of English spoken and written, a strong asset to interact with customers and colleagues across Canada;

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 $2Billion.

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.