Sprinkler Fitter

Sprinkler Fitter

Location: Burnaby

Job Type: Full time

About Us - Why Join Vipond?

At Vipond, powered by APi Group, we provide Fire, Life Safety and Security Solutions to protect what matters most to you and to our clients across the nation. As a leading provider in this industry, we have serviced the Canadian market proudly since 1945. Joining our team means being part of a leading provider of Fire, Life Safety and Security Solutions, with opportunities for development, growth and future advancement.

Our team of approximately 1,100 specialists is comprised of sales representatives, professional engineers, qualified system designers, certified installers and service technicians, who demonstrate personal pride and commitment to ensure our customers are treated with the highest level of ethics, integrity and professionalism, while providing cost-effective solutions for all their fire protection and security needs. For more information about Vipond, please visit us at www.vipond.ca.

Role Summary:

Our Burnaby, BC Branch is looking for an experienced Sprinkler Fitter to join the team. This is a great opportunity for an independent, self starter Technician. A Sprinkler Fitter Technician specializes in the areas of maintenance, inspections, repairs, and installation of sprinkler systems. The technician is crucial to ensuring that fire sprinkler systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with local codes and standards.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Installation: Install new sprinkler systems according to the design specifications and ensure they meet all local, provincial, and national codes and standards.
• Inspections and Maintenance: Perform regular inspection and maintenance checks on existing sprinkler systems to ensure they are functioning properly and meeting their intended functionality.
• Repair/Service: Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair issues with sprinkler systems to ensure system integrity. Availability for emergency on-call service
• Troubleshooting: Root cause identification of sprinkler system failures, taking the appropriate actions to rectify the problem.
• Customer Service: Provides excellent customer service by answering questions, explaining the work being performed, and offering maintenance tips.
• Documentation: Maintains accurate records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, and installations. Ensuring all documentation is in compliance with AHJ requirements.
• Safety Compliance: Ensures all work is performed in accordance with company, provincial and local safety standards.
• Inventory Management: Keeps track of inventory levels of spare parts and equipment
• Other duties as required.

This role is a unionized position, and the successful candidate must be able to join the Local Union 170.

Qualifications (Certifications & Experience)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Sprinkler Fitter Journeyman Certification (BC) – Red Seal, BC Journeyman accepted with ability to obtain Red Seal immediately
• ASTTBC Registered Fire Protection Technician (RFPT) with WA endorsement
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with fire sprinkler systems
• Demonstrated inspection & testing experience on water-based systems (wet, dry, deluge, standpipe, etc.)
• Backflow certification or ability to obtain shortly after hire
• ITM (Inspection, Testing & Maintenance) Training, preferred

Requirements (Skills & Capabilities)

• Strong working knowledge of NFPA, BC Fire Code, and Building Codes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Proficient with tools, testing equipment, and inspection software
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Self-motivated with a results driven mindset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and mobile work order systems
• Valid driver’s license

More about the position:

• Excellent problem solving skills
• Highly organized and able to work under pressure Adaptable to changing environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective at building relationships - with a demonstrated client service orientation
• Self-motivated with a genuinely positive outlook

Additional Role Highlights:

• Opportunity to be the first sprinkler service technician in the region and help build the division
• Strong growth potential into lead, supervisory, or management roles
• Supported by a broader national team while operating with autonomy

The hourly pay rate for this role is $49.76.

What Vipond Offers You – Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Diverse Workforce
• Vipond has a great company culture and is an equal opportunity employer
• Be part of a winning organization
• Opportunities to advance your career
• Work in a specialized, essential and rapidly growing life safety industry
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card, mobile phone, tools as needed

Background Check Requirements:

As a condition of employment, this position may be subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions:

• Criminal Background Check
• Reference Check

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.