Fire Shop Technician

Fire Shop Technician

Halifax, NS | D&L Engineering - An Everguard Company

Start a skilled trade career that protects people and safety equipment.

If you’re mechanically inclined, safety conscious, and ready to learn, D&L will give you paid training, real mentorship, and a clear path to become a certified Fire Shop Technician.

We’re a national fire and life safety services leader, and our team is growing. At D&L, you don’t need years of experience to get started - just the right attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Why Start Your Career with D&L?

• Paid Training, mentorship & job shadowing from day one – learn a specialized, in-demand trade

• Stable full-time hours with a safety-first culture

• Real earnings, nothing “rolled-in” – overtime, on-call premiums etc. are paid on top of your base wage

• Benefits that support you – health, dental, vision, life & disability, employer-matched RRSP, paid holidays, flex-time, Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Growth you can see – opportunities to expand your skills and learning both in fire protection systems and beyond. We believe in building well-rounded technicians with long-term career paths!

What You’ll Learn & Do
You’ll start by working alongside our experienced technicians in the fire shop, and will gradually take on more responsibility as you build your skills.

• Inspecting, testing, and servicing fire extinguishers;
• Inspecting and testing fire hoses;
• Servicing life-saving appliances;
• Ensuring timely and quality completion of work orders;
• Completing daily reports of completed work orders and activities;
• Monitoring parts inventory and equipment maintenance requirements;
• Following all safe work practices and safety leadership is demonstrated in all aspects of the job; and
• Participating in on-call/call out emergency service as required.
  

What We Provide (Tools, PPE & Equipment)

• All required PPE and access to calibrated meters/equipment
• Clear job information before you arrive — no being sent in blind

What You Bring

• Mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on technical work (automotive, heavy equipment, industrial, electrical, or similar backgrounds all translate well)

• Strong safety mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to follow procedures
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn — you ask questions and take pride in doing it right
• Ability to lift, work on your feet, and use hand/power tools safely

• Valid driver’s license

• Nice to have (not required): coursework or experience in automotive, heavy equipment, industrial mechanic, electrical, or fire protection technology

Don’t have fire shop experience yet? That’s okay. If you bring the attitude, effort, and mechanical aptitude, we’ll teach you the rest.

Build a Career - Not Just a Job

If you want more than “just a job” — a skilled trade career with paid training, steady work, and a team that puts safety first — D&L is ready to welcome you .

If you’re ready to start a career where your effort is recognized, your training is paid, and your future is supported, we’re ready to invest in you.

Apply today and start building your future with D&L.