Description

The Security System Technician designs, implements, and maintains integrated security systems across City facilities, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, operational needs, and compliance standards. The technician also develops long‑term security strategies, incorporates emerging technologies, and leads large‑scale projects to enhance the City’s security infrastructure.

Key duties include designing complex security solutions, managing budgets, performing installations and preventive maintenance, conducting audits, providing training, and serving as the primary contact for security issues in councillors’ offices and other City locations.

• Design and implement integrated security systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, intercom) across City facilities.
• Lead large‑scale security projects, supervise testing/installation teams, and coordinate with external contractors.
• Perform installations, upgrades, and preventative maintenance of access control, CCTV, and intrusion systems.
• Create and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings for security installations.
• Monitor system data, set up automated analytics, and develop proactive threat‑prevention measures.
• Conduct electronic physical security audits, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and City policies such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Fire Code.
• Develop and deliver training programs for system testers and facility staff.
• Manage service outages by troubleshooting, communicating with stakeholders, and implementing recovery protocols.
• Resolve escalated issues with building staff using conflict‑resolution and diplomacy.
• Integrate emerging technologies (AI surveillance, IoT, real‑time analytics) into existing security infrastructure.
• Provide prioritized support to councillors’ constituency offices and serve as point of contact for security needs.
• Travel to various City locations to perform system duties.
• Administer budget for security projects, track expenditures, and stay within approved limits.
• Prepare clear work order reports and maintain documentation using Microsoft Office and database systems.

Requirements

Candidates must have substantial experience installing and maintaining commercial/industrial security systems, strong knowledge of IP‑based access control and CCTV platforms, networking fundamentals, and proficiency with electronic test equipment. Required qualifications include a valid Ontario Class G driver’s license, ability to work rotating shifts, and the capacity to meet safety, legislative, and budgeting requirements.

Benefits

Job ID 60074 is a permanent, full‑time position in Operations & Maintenance, located at Ellesmere Yard, Building D, Toronto. The role reports to the Security Systems Supervisor, offers a salary range of $79,409‑$106,101 (grade 5.5), and involves rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance