Diamond Fire Prevention Inc. has an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician to join our team as a Fire Prevention Technician for Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems (VFSS) in Timmins, Ontario.

This is a physically demanding job and safety sensitive role that includes diverse maintenance and repair activities:

• Inspecting, repairing, and providing maintenance of vehicle fire suppression systems at various customer sites
• Conducting mobile fire suppression system inspections and audits, with value-add suggestions for follow-up and maintenance
• Occasional overnight / extended travel to customer sites

What we offer:

• 80 hours work week/per two week period, shift work may be required at times
• Competitive pay in line with your experience and qualifications, plus paid training/certification.
• Annual bonus
• Company-provided tools and service vehicle for traveling to customer sites
• All expenses paid for out-of-town business travel, when required

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a mechanical shop or equivalent hands-on role with vehicles or other motorized equipment
• Basic electrical knowledge and mechanical aptitude with experience working with power and hand tools
• Previous experience working with fire suppression systems 
• Comfortable working in underground mining operations
• A valid drivers’ license and clean drivers abstract
• Prior customer service experience and great communication skills
• Able to work with technology and mobile devices
• Bilingual English/French, an asset

Physical Safety Requirements:
This is a physically demanding and safety-sensitive role involving various types of equipment and work environments. As such the following are core requirements for this role:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, coupled with good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Physically able to work in restricted workspaces, including using ladders and walkways on large equipment
• Able to pass pre-employment and periodic drug and alcohol testing as well as criminal background checks

If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all of the above requirements, please submit your resume to: diamondfireprevention@ntl.sympatico.ca.  We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.