Level 1 Security Systems Technician
- Concord, ON, Canada
$35 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $35 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2+ years of security, low-voltage, electrical, or structured cabling experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About New Age Group
For more than 25 years, The New Age Group has delivered security and technology solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential clients. Our expertise includes access control, video surveillance, intrusion alarms, ULC inspections, structured cabling, fiber optics, intercom systems, networking, and integrated technology platforms. We are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship, innovative solutions, and exceptional customer experiences. Our technicians work with leading manufacturers and technologies while benefiting from ongoing training, certification programs, and clearly defined career progression opportunities.
Position Summary
The Level I Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, and servicing of security, surveillance, structured cabling, and access control systems under established New Age standards and procedures.
This role requires a technician capable of working independently on standard installations while maintaining company quality standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations.
The successful candidate will have strong installation skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to workmanship excellence.
Primary Responsibilities
Structured Cabling
Install and maintain:
Install:
Install and service:
Install and support:
Complete:
Experience
Level I Technicians are expected to have competency in:
All technicians must:
Career Growth Opportunities
New Age provides a defined advancement path:
Apprentice → Labourer → Technician I → Technician II → Senior Technician → Lead Technician
Additional manufacturer and ULC certifications are provided through ongoing company training programs.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate: $35.00
Reports to: Lead Technician/Operations Manager
For more than 25 years, The New Age Group has delivered security and technology solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential clients. Our expertise includes access control, video surveillance, intrusion alarms, ULC inspections, structured cabling, fiber optics, intercom systems, networking, and integrated technology platforms. We are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship, innovative solutions, and exceptional customer experiences. Our technicians work with leading manufacturers and technologies while benefiting from ongoing training, certification programs, and clearly defined career progression opportunities.
Position Summary
The Level I Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, and servicing of security, surveillance, structured cabling, and access control systems under established New Age standards and procedures.
This role requires a technician capable of working independently on standard installations while maintaining company quality standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations.
The successful candidate will have strong installation skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to workmanship excellence.
Primary Responsibilities
Structured Cabling
Install and maintain:
- Belden Cat6 Cabling
- Belden Cat6A Cabling
- Belden Cat6A Shielded Cabling
- Belden Phantom Shielded Cabling
- Telecommunications room cabling
- Network cabling infrastructure
- Device cabling and patching
- Cable terminations
- Cable testing and certification
- Labeling and documentation
- Quality inspections
Install:
- J-Hooks
- Basket Tray
- Ladder Tray
- Cable Support Systems
- Firestop Systems
- Bonding and Grounding Components
- Proper cable dressing techniques
- Professional cable management
- Compliance with New Age installation standards
- Install fiber optic cable
- Install armored fiber cable
- Terminate fiber optic cable
- Perform basic fiber testing
- Assist with troubleshooting fiber systems
Install and service:
- Axis Fixed Cameras
- Axis PTZ Cameras
- Axis Multi-Sensor Cameras
- Axis Intercom Systems
- Device mounting
- Camera positioning
- Camera configuration
- Acceptance testing
- Surveillance maintenance inspections
- Mount alarm panel enclosures
- Install backup batteries
- Install power supplies
- Terminate zones
- Terminate keypads
- Install communication modules
- Label field wiring
- Assist in system testing
- Perform alarm panel commissioning
- Mount control panels
- Install power supplies
- Terminate readers
- Terminate door contacts
- Install REX devices
- Install locking hardware
- Perform door testing
- Complete system commissioning
- Perform access control maintenance work
Install and support:
- EMT
- FMC
- LFMC
- RMC
- Measuring and bending EMT
- Installation of supports
- Wire pulling
- Connector installation
Complete:
- Service reports
- Cable certification reports
- As-built drawings
- Device labeling
- Panel schedules
- Customer onboarding documentation
Experience
- 2+ years of security, low-voltage, electrical, or structured cabling experience
- Experience installing commercial security systems
- Experience with structured cabling installations
- Ability to read drawings and floor plans
Level I Technicians are expected to have competency in:
- ATC Certification
- EMT Installation
- Alarm Rough-In
- Cable Support Systems
- Cat6A Structured Cabling
- Fiber Installation
- Axis Camera Installation
- Alarm Panel Termination
- ULC Fire Alarm Inspections
- Surveillance Maintenance
- Access Control Maintenance
- Working at Heights
- WHMIS
- Valid Ontario Driver's License
- Ability to obtain site security clearances when required
- ATC Certification
- Axis Training
- Lift Certification
- First Aid / CPR
- Manufacturer Certifications
All technicians must:
- Follow New Age Health & Safety policies
- Maintain PPE requirements
- Follow Working at Heights procedures
- Conduct Job Hazard Assessments
- Complete vehicle inspections
- Maintain company vehicles
- Maintain tools and equipment
- Keep worksites clean and organized
- Working at Heights
- WHMIS
- Aerial Lift (Scissor Lift)
- Aerial Lift (Boom Lift)
Career Growth Opportunities
New Age provides a defined advancement path:
Apprentice → Labourer → Technician I → Technician II → Senior Technician → Lead Technician
Additional manufacturer and ULC certifications are provided through ongoing company training programs.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Company vehicle
- Company mobile phone
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ongoing professional development
- Health and dental benefits (where applicable)
- Industry-leading training program
- Clear career advancement path
- Exposure to enterprise security technologies
- Professional and team-oriented environment
- Commitment to quality, safety, and accountability
Hourly Rate: $35.00
Reports to: Lead Technician/Operations Manager
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Level I Technician at New Age Group will install and maintain structured cabling, fiber optics, surveillance cameras, intrusion alarm panels and access control hardware, then test, document and label the work. The role also covers following safety procedures and keeping tools, vehicles and worksites in order.
Requirements
Candidates need 2+ years of security, low-voltage, electrical or structured cabling experience, including commercial security system installation. They must read drawings and floor plans and hold Working at Heights, WHMIS and a valid Ontario driver's licence.
Skills
- Belden Cat6 cabling
- Belden Cat6A shielded cabling
- Belden Phantom shielded cabling
- Structured cabling
- Cable termination
- Cable testing and certification
- Fiber optic installation
- Fiber termination
- Fiber testing
- Armored fiber cable
- Axis cameras
- Axis PTZ cameras
- Axis intercom systems
- Camera configuration
- Acceptance testing
- Intrusion alarm panels
- Alarm panel commissioning
- Access control systems
- Door contacts
- REX devices
- Electronic locking hardware
- EMT conduit bending
- Wire pulling
- J-hooks
- Cable tray installation
Benefits
- Company vehicle
- Company mobile phone
- Health and dental benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ongoing professional development
Categories
- Security & Safety
- Construction
- Technology
- Energy
Keywords
- security technician
- low voltage technician
- structured cabling
- Cat6A
- fiber optic installation
- fiber termination
- CCTV installation
- Axis cameras
- intrusion alarm installation
- access control installation
- fire alarm inspection
- ULC
- EMT conduit
- cable certification
- Working at Heights
- WHMIS
- aerial lift
- security systems installer
- network cabling
- surveillance maintenance
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Working at Heights
- WHMIS
- Valid Ontario Driver's License
- Aerial Lift (Scissor Lift)
- Aerial Lift (Boom Lift)
Tools
- Axis cameras
- Belden cable
- fiber optic cable
- EMT conduit
- alarm panels
- access control readers
- aerial lift
Languages
- English