Senior Security Solutions Technician Toronto, ON (Mississauga)

About BearCom: Largest Distributor of Wireless Voice, Data, Video Surveillance, and Access Control Solutions in North America

40+ Years Industry-Leading Experience

Partnerships with Motorola, Avigilon, Pelco, Ava, OpenPath, Evolv, Verkada, Milestone, Axis, Bosch, Teldio, and more.

75+ Branches Across North America with U.S. HQ in Dallas, TX Job Description: As a Senior Video and Access Control Technician with BearCom, you will be responsible for leading the installation and support of both onsite and cloud-based Video Surveillance and Access Control systems. Our Technicians are the heart of every service location, and we rely on their expertise in the delivery of the best service and solutions for our customers.

The ideal candidate will provide exceptional in-field leadership, customer service and possess the technical ability to create imaginative solutions that meet and exceed the most challenging customer needs. Lead service and installation teams in the Install, Commissioning, Troubleshooting, and Repair of Large-Scale Video Surveillance and Access Control Systems

Troubleshoot and Repair Peripheral Devices (e.g., PoE Network Switches, UPS Battery Backups, Equipment Racks, Video Walls, Electrified Locking Hardware, Card Readers, Door Contacts, etc.)

Properly configure, test, and optimize video and access control security systems, and integrate these into automated alert and messaging systems.

Properly conduct annual preventative maintenance tests and create detailed reports for customer review and related log files.

Provide Proof-of-Concept Deployments for Customer Demonstrations Perform Site Walks to Determine Installation Requirements Included in Customer Proposals

Read and Interpret Design Drawings and Technical Documentation, Provide Redline Edits to Original Design as Needed

Some Regional and/or Overnight Travel and On-Call Hours May Be Required Preferred Qualifications: Experienced in leading in-field service and installation teams to properly execute large scale physical security projects.

Experienced Installing and Troubleshooting IP Video Surveillance and Access Control Systems (Avigilon Experience a Plus)

Skilled Reading Blueprints and/or Logic Diagrams (e.g., Visio, CAD, BlueBeam)

Strong Understanding of LAN/WAN Network Architecture

Follows Low Voltage Installation Best Practices

Understands Basic RF Theory

Ability to Work in Unusual and Sometimes Difficult Positions (e.g., Climbing Ladders and Scaffolding, Crawl Spaces, High-Reach Lift Equipment) Ability to Obtain State Licenses (If Applicable) Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Must Have Valid Driver’s License

Must Have High School Diploma

Drug Screenings, Motor Vehicle Record, and Background Checks Part of the Hiring Process Benefits: BearCom wants to elevate your professional growth! We place high value in investing in the development of our team members and advancing your technical capabilities. BearCom can provide extensive on-the-job training and covers all fees associated with most professional certifications.

You’ll Also Receive: Highly Competitive Compensation Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Family, and EFAP

Virtual Healthcare Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee and Dependent Life Insurance Paid Vacation & Time Off Company Matched RRSP Plan

Use of Company Vehicle

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

On-site parking

Company Recognition Program KEYWORDS: Motorola, Avigilon Alta, Avigilon Unity, Evolv, Pelco, Evolv, Bosch, Watchguard, Concealed Weapons Detection, AVA, OpenPath, IP Video, Surveillance, Surveillance System, Access Control, Access Control System, IP Camera, Physical Security, LAN, WAN, OSHA, Low Voltage, Card Reader, UPS, POE, RF, Cloud, VMS, Video Management System, Genetec, Milestone, Lennel, Software House, Axis, Hanwha, PMP, BICSI, PSP BearCom is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.

Qualifications 5+ years of Service Technician experience in diagnosing, repairing, programming, installing and commissioning video and access control type systems.

1+ years of solution design work with full quoting of all services required.

1+ year as field lead over a team of technicians and installers.

Thorough understanding of IP networks and electronic systems wired and wireless.

Reads blueprints, schematics, system design diagrams