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Sr System Specialist (Field Technician, Fire Alarm Systems - Solutions) - GTA

Siemens

Siemens

Oakville, ON, Canada
Posted on Mar 14, 2026

Sr System Specialist (Field Technician, Fire Alarm Systems - Solutions) - GTA

Job ID
497929
Posted since
12-Mar-2026
Organization
Smart Infrastructure
Field of work
Engineering
Company
Siemens Canada Limited
Experience level
Mid-level Professional
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Office/Site only
Employment type
Permanent
Location(s)
  • Oakville - - Canada

Technology driven, problem solvers

Customers around the world trust in our products. Our service technicians and engineers significantly contribute to that. You are the first on the scene to solve any technical problem. You are a trusted adviser, team player, and make things possible. “Unsolvable” is a foreign term, and you go the distance. Your focus on the customers’ needs makes you an invaluable partner. When you join our team, the possibilities are endless.


What will you do?

Technical Execution (Installation, Testing & Service)

  • Install fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, and networked systems.
  • Advise project manager on equipment required and time estimation for completing project milestones.
  • Configure system programming, including cause and effect logic, device addresses, and supervisory functions.
  • Perform system commissioning, acceptance testing, and IFC/engineer compliance verification.
  • Participate in job site AHJ/Engineer testing.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve installation issues on complex or large-scale systems.
  • Perform maintenance and diagnostics on systems and components according to the warranty period.
  • Complete repairs, replacements, upgrades, adjustments and calibration on systems and components in a fire alarm system.

Reporting, Documentation & Compliance

  • Complete and submit testing documentation and reports (ULC S537 AND ULC S536) covering all aspects of each assignment and activity; Ensure that all site files are kept up to date for each contract.
  • Complete appropriate company documentation in accordance with company procedures.
  • Adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act at all times.
  • Ensure all damaged or faulty equipment is immediately returned to the warehouse with the appropriate documentation.
  • Ensure that all test equipment and tools issued by the Company are maintained in good condition, kept secure and tested.

Project, Customer & Business Support

  • Advise project manager on equipment required and time estimation for completing project milestones.
  • Work with other internal employees or external service providers or vendors to complete interface testing or resolve system issues.
  • Identify additional opportunities including time and material work, system extensions; upgrade and service contact expansions.
  • Recognize opportunities and advise the Project Manager and/or account representative of customer needs.
  • Deliver technical support, coaching and direction to end users and other Technicians as applicable.
  • Represent the Company at customer premises in a professional manner at all times
  • Establish a good working relationship with all customers.
  • Be flexible and willing to work additional hours in order to meet deadlines.
  • Attend personal training programs; Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Location: This role supports the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)


What will you need to succeed?

  • Minimum College Education in Electronics
  • 5+ years’ experience in programming, servicing and maintenance of Fire Alarm systems
  • Valid CFAA (Canadian Fire Alarm Association) certification or enrolled in CFAA certification.
  • Proven diagnostic skills – able to systematically identify and resolve technical problems
  • Customer focused and good customer relationship building and management skills
  • Self-motivated and calm under pressure
  • Good working knowledge of IT and network infrastructure
  • Good understanding of Building codes, Fire codes and ULC Standards
  • Good English communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A valid and unrestricted G/Class 5 driver’s licence is required to participate in the Siemens Fleet Program and to operate a company vehicle for travel to customer sites within assigned region(s).
  • Preferred: Experience with Siemens Fire Alarm systems

Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

  • Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
  • Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
  • Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
  • Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
  • Competitive total rewards package.
  • Profit sharing available.
  • Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
  • Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
  • Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
  • Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
  • Employee perks and discounts.
  • Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Siemens is proud to be an eight-time award winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2026 and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2026.

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Salary is commensurate with experience, and ranges between $70,000 CAD - $80,000 CAD, excluding bonus and benefits. In addition to base salary, this role includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus 10% of base salary, based on Company performance metrics.

About us.

We share our ideas and champion the people behind them.

Siemens Canada is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare. The company’s purpose to is to create technology with purpose, transforming the everyday, for everyone, since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more liveable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2024, which ended September 30, 2024, Siemens Canada had revenues of approx. $2.2 billion CAD. The company has approximately 4,400 employees from coast-to-coast and 37 office and production facilities across Canada.

To learn more about Siemens Canada, visit our website at www.siemens.ca

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.


Siemens is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, Siemens Canada will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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Siemens s’engage à créer un environnement diversifié et est fière d’être un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Sur demande, Siemens Canada prendra des mesures d’accommodement raisonnables pour les personnes handicapées, dans le but de soutenir la participation des candidats dans tous les aspects du processus de recrutement. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour ce poste.

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