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 YOUR CAREER IN FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT SERVICE IS HERE!
 

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of coal that stuck to their jobs.”
-- Malcolm S. Forbes

Do you need a tech?

Are you an employer looking for a few good Techs? Send your job posting(s) to tech@firetechs.net and we'll post it here free (or keep it on file confidentially) and help you with your search!  This is a free service and (unlike CFAA), NO MEMBERSHIP is required!

Looking for a job?

Send your Resumé here (in confidence) - or take a look at the job postings below - and we may be able to hook you up with a qualified employer in your area that is looking for someone just like you! We've also got some helpful tips to rescue your resumé!

Why choose a career in fire prevention/fire equipment service?

Do you want a career that's challenging and rewarding? Something new every day? Are your people skills above average? Do you have the ability to communicate complex information in a simple, straight-forward, and personable manner? When you embark on a career in the fire protection equipment service field, you're stepping outside of the mundane nine to five box most people find themselves in. Your job will involve Code interpretation, testing, service and inspection of equipment that is vital to the safety of the public. It will also involve a life-long commitment to learning as well as the sharing of both your acquired knowledge and your skillset. Those that strive to be the best will reap rewards and benefits that go beyond a regular pay-cheque. You'll go on to make a positive contribution to your community and to the industry. Your name may never grace the marquee of your local movie theatre, but you will be recognized by your peers, the people you serve, and, who knows? - You might wind up making the one small difference that will save one precious life.

What kind of money can I expect to make?

The more progressive (and aggressive) fire equipment service companies start the wage scale at around $13 - $15 per hour for a trainee. It helps to have a clean driving record, be "neat" in appearance, and have a positive attitude. Larger companies will have benefits packages that might even include medical and dental coverages. If you happen to "land" in a unionized shop, you can expect a starting wage of around $16 - $18 per hour. Experienced technicians are in great demand (particularly those with factory sponsored training and a thorough familiarity with panel programming software) which will enable them to command a much larger salary. This can start as "low" as $30 an hour. That old adage about "the more you know, the more you're worth" couldn't be more true in this profession. These days building owners (and managers) are looking for service companies that can help them out with access control and CCTV systems (a "one-stop-shop" sort of thing). If you happen to have experience in these fields as well, you could practically write your own pay-cheque! And that's where WE want to put YOU! - In the position where you have the skill-sets most in demand.

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CAREER ASSISTANCE FROM MANPOWER!

Is your resumé drowning beneath a pile of others? The nice folks at the Manpower Group can help!

After more than 55 years of helping people just like you find meaningful job opportunities, Manpower understands what it's like to look for work.  And part of our mission is to make the experience easier and more comfortable for you.  We'll work with you to identify your strengths, prepare you for your job search and use our connections to promote your skills.

There are things you can do to make your best impression on paper and in person - and increase your chances of success.  Below you'll find some critical career advice, plus practical job search tips and tools to help you get that job you're after...  and to keep your best foot forward once you start.  You’ll be equipped to achieve more than you ever thought possible.

All of Manpowers’ services are free to candidates so please contact us should you require our support, and please be advised that any employment agency should not charge for finding you a job or solicit paid services from you in order to find you a job.

Should you need any assistance with your search or career advice please always feel free to reach out to us at +1(604) 682-1651 or vancouver.bc@manpower.com you may also contact Jonathan Mattice at +1(778) 919-9063 or jonathan.mattice@manpower.com

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We started with a single office as a temporary staffing service - perhaps the first business of its kind. Today, all around the world, we provide this service and so much more, including permanent placement, workforce programs and workforce insight and innovation – all designed to optimize human potential and provide businesses with a key competitive advantage.

We began as an industry pioneer. And we remain at the forefront as a recognized thought leader in the changing world of work. With our global presence and local expertise, and by leveraging the peerless expertise of our parent company, ManpowerGroup, we influence how people and companies work now and how they will work in the future.

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