Description
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada (Onsite)
Starting Salary: $37.60/hour
Branch: Strategic Procurement
Category: Unionized (IAMAW)
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
- Performs regular inspections or as required, testing and maintenance on systems including but not limited to fire alarm systems, wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, fire pumps, fire hoses, among other fire and life safety equipment and infrastructure as required by the NFPA.
- Identifies,reports, and escalates deficiencies and code violations noted during inspection, testing and maintenance activities using work order management systems or other approved centralized inspection programs.
- Conducts minor repairs of fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, clean agent systems and other fixed fire protection systems as required.
- Carries out component replacement, such as pull stations, smoke and heat detectors on systems including but not limited to fire alarm systems, gauges on fire sprinkler systems and standpipe risers and other fire protection systems.
- Prepares and maintains reports and inspection records on fire and life safety equipment and systems.
- Travels to properties,accessing equipment located throughout the entire building and site requiring use ofladders, lifts and platforms, entering confined spaces, working in mechanical, electrical and service rooms and other building spaces.
- Monitors Fire Communications, and notifies building operations staff andbuilding tenants/occupants when shutdown of Fire Protection systems are required to facilitate repairs and/or replacement.
- Arranges for repairs and/or alterations of the systems in conjunction with Supervisor and the Property management team.
- Provides instruction to Building Maintenance on fire and life safety systems and operations.
- Coordinates repairs between contractor, building occupants and tenants. Engages contractor, arranges for repairs to rectify hazards and inspects completed work, completes inspection report.
As one of the leading employers in Canada, we like to ensure our employees are well rewarded with a range of benefits including:
- Air Canada staff love to travel and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You will be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
- We value your wellbeing which is why we offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family.
- Training and development tools to help unlock your full potential.
Qualifications
- Post-Secondary education in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Completion of a Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification or equivalent
- Experience conducting inspection, testing and maintenance on fire and life safety systems including fire alarm (convention and addressable) and fire sprinkler systems (all types)
- Experience with industrial and commercial building construction
- Experience building mechanical and electrical systems
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and CMMS work order systems
- Must possess a valid Province of Ontario Class G Drivers license
- Knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code (OFC), Ontario Building Code (OBC), relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and the Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) standards, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and other relevant legislation
- Experience with basic hand and power tools
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of inspection standards including documentation requirements
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work, while exercising sound judgement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be capable to work and/or tolerate heights, dusty, noisy, odorous conditions and confined spaces
- Must be available to work day, afternoon, night or weekend shifts, including overtime, standby and on call
- Must wear all required safety equipment
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibly of the candidates applying for this position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations depending on the work location. Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details.
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
