Shop Technician - Fire & Life Safety

Making Canada a safer place to live and work for over 90 years.

As Canada's trusted safety partner since 1935, we work alongside customers coast to coast to help ensure people return home safely at the end of every shift.

Build your career in a growing, essential industry. If you’re mechanically inclined, love hands-on work, and want a clear path into field service, this role is your launchpad into the fire & life safety profession.

About the Role

As a Shop Technician, you’ll work closely with experienced field technicians and learn the fundamentals of fire equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow into a field technician position and take on more advanced work over time.

You will be responsible for:

• Inspecting, repairing, and maintaining fire equipment such as extinguishers and related life safety devices
• Conducting fire extinguisher inspections, maintenance, and audits, with value-add recommendations for customers
• Supporting field technicians by preparing equipment, completing shop-based diagnostics, and ensuring readiness for service calls
• Performing site-specific training for owners and end-users
• This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high technical standards.

Career Path & Growth Opportunities

This role provides a strong technical foundation with opportunities to advance into a field technician role working on fire life and mobile service suppression systems

High-performing shop technicians often progress into field roles within 12–24 months, supported by company-paid training, mentorship, and advanced certifications.

What We Offer

• Annual salary of 49-53K with paid vacation and other time-away benefits; potential for overtime
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Company-paid training and certifications and company provided tools
• All expenses paid for out-of-town business travel (when required)
• Annual profit-sharing opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, RRSP matching, and other benefits for you and your family

Ideal Qualifications

• Experience working in a mechanical shop or equivalent hands-on role with vehicles or other motorized equipment
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge, with confidence using power and hand tools
• Proven ability to work independently, follow technical procedures, and maintain accurate documentation
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
• Strong communication skills and prior customer service experience
• Forklift operator certification is an asset

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted, with good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to pass pre-employment and periodic drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal background checks
• Ability to work wearing a supplied-air respirator for extended periods

Application & Hiring Process

Levitt-Safety may use AI-enabled tools to support the screening and assessment of applications. All AI-supported results are reviewed by a member of our recruitment team before any hiring decisions are made.

We are committed to employment equity and base hiring decisions on qualifications, skills, and ability. We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, and we recognize that experience comes in many forms.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.