security systems technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Repair
• Service
• Installation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair
• Install electronic equipment
• Repair electronic equipment
• Inspect and test electronic equipment and assemblies
• Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
• Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults
• Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
• Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment and assemblies
• Calibrate products using hand tools
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Prepare cost estimates
• Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

• DVD players
• Alarm/security system
• Computers and peripherals
• Office audio equipment
• Video cameras and projectors
• Television

Computer and technology knowledge

• Networking hardware

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Service experience

• Alarm system

Area of specialization

• Cameras
• Electronic
• Closed-circuit television (CCTV)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Excellent written communication

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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