Security Systems Installation Electricians
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Job description
These individuals install, configure, repair, and maintain various security systems. These systems include fire alarms, intrusion alarms, intercoms, access cards, and video surveillance. They work in private homes and for the commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Nontoxic dust
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
- Hazardous workplaces
- Noise
- Electricity
Main tasks
- Inspect security systems to identify existing problems.
- Interpret security system plans and diagrams.
- Select appropriate tools for installations and repairs.
- Operate and maintain a service vehicle.
- Secure equipment and work areas.
- Connect cables to safety systems to establish circuits.
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS in installation et entretien de systèmes de sécurité
Placement rate: 87.8%
5.8% of graduates pursue further studies
Also required
- At least 150 hours of experience over three consecutive months to access construction sites.
Sometimes required
- A journeyman competency certificate is sometimes required.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Oral expression
- Installation
- Critical thought
- Active listening
- Quality control analysis
- Reading comprehension
- Judgment and decision-making
- Solving complex problems
- Monitoring operations
- Information processing
- Troubleshooting
- Result evaluation
- Time management
- Repair
Abilities
- Oral comprehension
- Awareness of issues
- Verbal skills
- Near vision
- Manual dexterity
- Information organization
- Deductive reasoning
- Hand-arm stability
- Inductive reasoning
- Speech clarity
- Classification
- Limb coordination
- Digital dexterity
- Speech recognition
- Physical flexibility in extension
- Visualization
- Written comprehension
- Written expression
- Control accuracy
- Perception speed
- Distance vision
Knowledge and attributes
- Critical thinking
- Autonomy
- Capacity to adapt
- Knowledge of telecommunications
- Versatility
- Rigour
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
- Intermediate knowledge of the English language
- Knowledge of buildings and construction
Interests
- Make, build, install
- Self-employment
- Work manually
- Conduct tests and trials, control processes
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (CNP 22311)
Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
Last update: January 29, 2026