CFAA Technician
Listed on 2026-09-17
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Security Systems Installation, Installation Technician, Field/Service Technician
Rotaflow design builds, retrofits, and maintains Industrial fire Protection systems & utilities across Western Canada. We are committed to achieving our audacious but rewarding mission of protecting lives and assets of our clients and of our own. Rotaflow prides itself in having a safe, innovative, cooperative, & dynamic work culture where teammates from diverse professional, and cultural backgrounds come together to create a unique organization.
For over 30 years we have worked with some of the world’s leading energy companies, providing our expertise in fire protection.
As we continue with our growth strategy, Rotaflow is seeking experienced CFAA
Fire Alarm Technicians to join our team. The successful candidates will either be a resident in Fort McMurray, or fly-in/fly-out from either Calgary or Edmonton.
Flights are covered by the client from 2 hub cities (Calgary or Edmonton). Employee would be responsible for flights to the hub city if they do not live local to Fort McMurray, Calgary, or Edmonton.
The day-to-day responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:- Perform inspections, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, and repairs on fire alarm systems and associated life-safety equipment in accordance with applicable CAN/ULC standards, NFPA requirements, the Alberta Building Code, Alberta Fire Code, and CEC
. - Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex fire alarm system faults, including circuits, devices, components, control panels, communication issues, and field wiring
. - Perform programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning of addressable fire alarm panels and devices
. - Locate, install, test, and service fire alarm equipment, panels, sensors, modules, control components, and associated devices.
- Perform required periodic inspections on fire alarm systems, emergency lighting units, fire suppression systems, wet and dry sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, portable fire extinguishers, and other applicable fire and life-safety equipment.
- Identify system deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, complete repairs where required, and accurately document findings.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, fire alarm drawings, diagrams, specifications, schematics, sequence of operations, service manuals, and manufacturer documentation
. - Complete inspection reports, service reports, work orders, deficiency reports, and other required documentation accurately and efficiently.
- Enter required notifications, work information, and maintenance documentation into SAP and applicable reporting systems.
- Coordinate subcontractors and support maintenance and project execution in collaboration with design, project management, contractors, clients, and other team members.
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and system modifications within live operating industrial facilities while minimizing disruption to operations.
- Participate in Rotaflow's safety culture and comply with applicable procedures, JHAs, permits, isolation/lockout requirements, and client/site-specific safety standards.
- Maintain required safety training, certifications, and site access qualifications.
- Work closely and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and other Rotaflow team members.
- Represent Rotaflow professionally and provide a high level of customer service while on client sites.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in the fire protection/fire alarm industry, preferably within industrial, oil sands, or other live operating facilities.
- Fully licensed and registered CFAA Fire Alarm Technician – required.
- Demonstrated advanced experience in fire alarm troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair, and fault finding.
- Strong hands-on experience with…
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