At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and teach hands-on training for fire alarm technicians at Ontario Fire Academy.
- Company: Join a respected institution dedicated to fire safety education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to shape future technicians.
- Other info: Dynamic teaching environment with opportunities for growth and impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in fire safety while sharing your expertise with eager learners.
- Qualifications: 15+ years of fire alarm experience; CFAA Technician Registration preferred.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 150000 $ per year.
Ontario Fire Academy is looking to recruit a highly knowledgeable and experienced CFAA Technician to join our academic faculty, as a Director of Training in charge of overseeing the CFAA Fire Alarm Technician Training program, at our Campus located in Mono, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have more than 15 years of experience in fire alarm installation, verification, inspection, and service, with significant service/troubleshooting time, and have a current CFAA Technician Registration. Candidates with less than 15 years of experience are welcome to apply.
Key Duties:
- Work in collaboration with CFAA to run CFAA Technician training programming at the OFA campus
- Teach hands-on troubleshooting sessions to groups of fire alarm technicians and trainees
- Coach students individually at the bench; adjust pace for mixed experience levels
- Model safe work practices, including working in occupied buildings and handling systems in test/bypass
- Design and insert realistic faults on conventional and addressable platforms: ground faults, opens and shorts on Class A and Class B circuits, SLC/loop communication failures, intermittent and environmental faults, EOL and NAC issues, battery and power supply problems, annunciator and transponder trouble, voice/emergency communication faults, and interface faults with sprinkler, supervisory, and ancillary devices
- Keep course content current with CAN/ULC 524, 536, 537, 561, S1001, the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, and Canadian Electrical Code Section 32
- Have Integrated Systems Testing experience
- Possess (ideally, but not required) a UL Integrated Systems Testing Coordinator (ITC) credential
- Develop handouts, fault worksheets, and practical assessments
- Track attendance and complete records needed for CFAA continuing education credit
- Gather student feedback and revise content each cycle
LICENSES AND/OR PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION:
- UL Integrated Systems Testing Coordinator (ITC) credential is considered an asset
- Driver's license is required
Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Location: In-Person
Director of Training employer: CFAA
The Ontario Fire Academy is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead the CFAA Fire Alarm Technician Training program in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the chance to mentor aspiring technicians while benefiting from a culture that values safety, innovation, and hands-on learning. Located in Mono, Ontario, this role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community but also provides access to ongoing professional development and a network of industry experts.
