Marine and Special Suppression Manager - Western Canada
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Type: In the Office
We are hiring for a Marine and Special Suppression Manager serving Western Canada from our Victoria, BC branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for sales, technical support, specialized training and coordination of marine / special hazard service jobs and personnel.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the sales of marine and special hazard fire systems service including testing, inspections, deficiencies, maintenance, and installations.
- Act as the primary customer service liaison with local clients, authorities and class societies.
- Technical resource for service technicians including training and assistance with coordination.
- Perform basic design and estimating procedures for marine based fire suppression and fire detection systems.
- Oversee day to day operations of marine or special hazards field work and projects.
- Review and issue of systems reports.
- Assist in continuing and maintaining company best practices in coordination with national fire suppression design team, quality management, service division and marine group.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Fire Protection Engineering & Technology or equivalent.
- Familiarity with standard OEM distributor agreements, portal access and functionality.
- Working knowledge of marine fire suppression and detection systems.
- High level communication skills for interaction with multiple offices, technicians, clients and authorities.
- Minimum of 2 – 5 years experience related to fire protection sales, design or purchasing with a focus on special hazard fire suppression systems including, but not limited to clean agent/inert gas, CO2, water mist, foam, and wet/dry chemical systems.
- Technical understanding of fire suppression system components - OEM certification or the ability to obtain certification for the design of special hazard suppression and detection systems is an asset.
- Understanding of technician scheduling and system report review.
- Expertise with regard to compressed gas cylinders and their functional maintenance.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000 annually
Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd. is one of the largest suppliers of Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression, Security, Nurse call and Communications Systems in Canada. Proudly Canadian, we are an employee-owned company with over 1100 people in 28 locations coast to coast. An entrepreneurial company with a legacy of success, we pride ourselves on having a team of industry leading talent and an exciting plan for the future.
Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd. offers an excellent compensation package, including a company leased vehicle and a comprehensive benefits program including paid sick time. Discover a company committed to ensuring an environment that fosters employee and corporate growth while providing financial success to both.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
**Thank you to all applicants who have taken the time to apply for this role. Please note, only the successful candidates will be contacted for the next steps of our application process.