Security Systems Technician (Installation and Maintenance)

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Reporting to the Supervisor, Instrumentation, the technician is responsible for installing, programming, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining and replacing all security equipment and systems. This position also performs restorative, corrective and preventative actions to the integrated security systems which includes alarms, cameras and card access. Also provides customer service, support, training and information to staff on proper use of the security system and its various components.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

What you will bring:

• A college diploma in a relevant field.
• A minimum of three (3) years field related experience with enterprise class security systems, would be an asset.
• Knowledge of security concepts.
• Knowledge of Closed-Circuit Television Systems (CCTV).
• Experience in installation and maintenance of integrated card access systems.
• Experience in programming machine level code for alarm panels.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking to break down complex problems into more manageable problems and tasks.
• Is able to work flexible work hours and be available for on-call emergencies that may occasionally be required.
• The candidate shall not have any convictions for which a pardon has not been granted and shall not have any record of offences related to the job.
• Bilingualism - French and English (spoken and written) preferred.

Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click to find out more.

If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.