Security Systems Technician/Specialist

Description

The Security Systems Technician/Specialist is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining electronic security systems such as CCTV, access control, and alarms, while providing technical support and troubleshooting expertise. This role involves collaborating with clients to assess needs, delivering end-user training, and managing project execution—including scheduling, estimating, and resource coordination. Travel within Canada may be required, and participation in overtime, after-hours work, and on-call duties is essential. The specialist must uphold high standards of professionalism, safety compliance, and communication with clients, vendors, and team members. Additional responsibilities include reporting project progress to management, and ensuring all work meets industry codes, specifications, and safety regulations.

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on security equipment.
• As the main point of contact for either a project or regional representative, all calls, work requests, scheduling and execution of work will filter through you.
• Install, configure, and maintain security systems such as CCTV, access control and alarm systems for various properties and clients.
• As a front line representee of the company, you are expected to set a high-level professionalism when dealing with clients, owner’s representatives, as well as venders when communicating and / or working within their facility.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their security needs and recommend appropriate systems. Provide end user training and support as required.
• Collaborate with IT and facilities teams to integrate security systems with network infrastructure.
• Provide technical expertise to test and troubleshoot systems.
• Provide estimating assistance, assist with take-offs, preparation of schedules along with other project management functions.

Requirements

• Leadership and mentoring abilities for apprentices and junior staff
• Willingness to travel within Canada for client projects
• Proficiency in installing and configuring CCTV, access control, and alarm systems
• Familiarity with Occupational Health & Safety regulations and QA/QC procedures
• High level of professionalism in client and vendor interactions
• Capable of managing equipment and material logistics efficiently
• Experience managing project execution, including scheduling and resource coordination
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors, and colleagues
• Familiarize and adhere to all company safety policies, Occupational Health & Safety regulations and QA/QC procedures.
• Competence in reporting project status, progress, and safety compliance to management
• Understanding of budget constraints and time-sensitive project delivery
• Adaptability to dynamic work environments and evolving client needs
• Ability to serve as the main point of contact for regional or project-specific task
• Experience with estimating, take-offs, and scheduling tasks
• Skilled in using digital tools and technology to optimize workflow
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess client needs and recommend appropriate security solutions
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and scopes of work
• Strong troubleshooting and testing skills for security technologies
• The ability to travel within Canada will at times be asked to assist with client projects, however the priority will be to remain within your regional area.

Benefits

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, FCC offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.

• Availability for overtime, after-hours work, and on-call duties

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance