Foreman
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
$38 - $45 an hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $38 - $45 an hour
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in fire alarm, security, low-voltage, electrical, or related technical field services.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Wachter is accepting applications for a Foreman to support our growing operations throughout the Greater Toronto Area (Based in Mississauga, ON).
This position is ideal for a hands-on field leader who can balance service work, project execution, quality assurance, and customer engagement while providing leadership to technicians in the field.
Wachter has been family-owned since 1930 and is a nationwide leader in electrical, data technologies, security systems, networking, automation, and communications. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and providing employees with opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement.
\nSummary:The Foreman is responsible for performing service and project-related work while providing field leadership and ensuring quality standards are maintained across all activities. This role will conduct site surveys, bid walks, QA/QC inspections, troubleshooting, and customer support while assisting with the successful execution of projects and service operations.
The ideal candidate is a strong technical professional who leads by example, maintains high standards of workmanship, and is comfortable interacting with customers, project teams, and field personnel.
Responsibilities:-
Perform service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
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Support installation and project work from start to finish.
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Conduct quality assurance and quality control inspections on completed work.Perform site surveys, customer walkthroughs, and bid walks for prospective projects.I
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dentify labor, material, and equipment requirements during field assessments.Lead and mentor field technicians while promoting safe work practices.
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Coordinate with Project Managers, Service Managers, and customers to ensure successful project execution.
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Review project drawings, specifications, and scope requirements.
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Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company standards, customer expectations, and applicable codes.
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Maintain accurate documentation, service reports, and inspection records.
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Build and maintain positive customer relationships through professional communication and service excellence.
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5+ years of experience in fire alarm, security, low-voltage, electrical, or related technical field services.
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Experience supporting both service and project-based work.
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Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
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Experience conducting site surveys and bid walks.
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and specifications.
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Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
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Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- CFAA certification or eligibility.
- NICET certification.
- Experience with fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, structured cabling, or integrated security systems.
- Previous Foreman, Lead Technician, or Field Supervisor experience.
- Knowledge of applicable Canadian and Ontario codes and standards.
$38 - $45 an hour
\nWachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join a team where hard work, dedication, and commitment are recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a stable, family-owned company.
Wachter is an equal opportunity employer.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform service, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and project work while leading field technicians and ensuring safe, high-quality work. Conduct site surveys, bid walks, and inspections; coordinate with project teams and customers; and maintain accurate service and inspection records.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of experience in fire alarm, security, low-voltage, electrical, or related technical field services, including service and project work. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting, site survey, drawing interpretation, leadership, and customer communication skills, along with a valid driver's license and clean driving record; CFAA or NICET certification and relevant systems experience are preferred.
Skills
- Service And Maintenance
- Troubleshooting And Diagnostics
- Project Execution
- Quality Assurance And Quality Control
- Site Surveys
- Bid Walks
- Blueprint And Drawing Interpretation
- Field Leadership
- Technician Mentoring
- Customer Service
- Project Coordination
- Documentation And Reporting
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Security Systems
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Electrical Systems
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Benefits
- Career Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Security & Safety
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Technology
Keywords
- Fire Alarm
- Security Systems
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Data Technologies
- Networking
- Automation
- Communications
- Access Control
- CCTV
- Intrusion Detection
- Structured Cabling
- Integrated Security Systems
- CFAA Certification
- NICET Certification
- Site Surveys
- Bid Walks
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Execution
- Construction Drawings
- Blueprints
- Ontario Codes And Standards
- Customer Support
- Field Leadership
- Workplace Safety