Fire Protection Shop Labourer

Fire Protection Shop Labourer

A Fire Protection Shop Labourer is responsible for keeping our communities safe by mainly inspecting and recharging fire extinguishers. This is an essential role to ensure our Fire Service Technicians in the field have the fire prevention equipment needed to service our customers needs. The Fire Protection Shop Labourer also provides required support to maintain the facilities and aid other business units as required.

This role will be operating out of our head office in Richmond, BC.

Compensation: the hourly wage for this role is $23.00/hour.

• Stability & Growth:
  As an essential service, we remained fully operational throughout the pandemic—supporting our communities when they needed us most. With steady year-over-year growth and exciting expansion plans on the horizon, now is a great time to join us.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Enjoy extended health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, a monthly profit-sharing bonus, and access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Career Development:
  We’re passionate about your growth. Take advantage of paid internal and external training, plus continuous learning opportunities to grow your career within the organization.
• Vibrant Team Culture:
  We know how to have fun— It’s part of our DNA! From team outings and pub nights to virtual game sessions, spirit weeks, and community volunteer events. You’ll feel connected, supported, and celebrated.
• Make a Real Impact:
  Your voice matters here. We love seeing team members bring forward ideas and watch them come to life. You’ll be empowered to make meaningful contributions every day.
• Be Proud of Where You Work:
  We have a strong reputation and are proud to be a trusted name in the communities we serve. When you join our team, you’re part of something bigger.

• Inspect, refurbish, and maintain a wide range of fire extinguishers.
• Document extinguisher and hose services; dispose of extinguishers as needed.

• Maintain the facilities by keeping the grounds clean and well organized.
• Keep the stockroom, racks, and outside storage areas clean and well-organized.
• Support other departments by keeping the building systems operational as directed.

• Provides support to the Depot Delivery Driver as needed.
• Operate a forklift (training and certification provided).
• Collaborate with the Parts Team on various tasks and provide general support.
• Please note:
  
  this is not an exhaustive list and other responsibilities may be added to the role as needed.
• Is safety minded and takes time and consideration to always operate safely.
• Has an interest in the Fire Service Industry and keeping our communities safe.
• Physically capable of standing, bending, twisting, squatting, and lifting (up to 50 lbs) as required.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks with consistent accuracy and efficiency.
• Comfortable performing hands-on work in a physically active environment and unafraid to get dirty as part of daily tasks.
• Has a mechanical aptitude (comfortable using hand tools) and eagerness to learn.