Security Installation Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Install and configure:
• Intrusion alarm systems
• Access control systems
• Video surveillance (CCTV)
• Install and terminate wiring per electrical and safety codes
• Mount and program system hardware and devices
• Perform system testing and commissioning
• Document installation reports and equipment used
• Explain system use and maintenance to clients
• Coordinate with project teams to meet deadlines and specs

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on installation experience OR technical diploma
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Comfort with hand tools, ladders, and confined spaces
• Familiarity with computer-based systems and mobile apps
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Licensing Notice - Quebec & British Columbia

Québec Requirements

To work as a Security Installation or Service Technician in Québec, the following certifications and permits are mandatory:

• Hold a DEP 5296 – Installation and Maintenance of Security Systems, a vocational diploma recognized by the Québec Ministry of Education.
• Possess a valid Security Agent Licence issued by the Bureau de la sécurité privée (BSP), required for anyone working in the electronic security field.
• Hold a valid CCQ Competency Card under the trade classification “Electrician – Security Systems Installation Specialist” (Électricien – spécialisé en installation de systèmes de sécurité) if performing work on construction sites. This designation is mandatory for electrical work in Québec's construction industry.
• Licence is not required if working for the residential market.

British Columbia Requirements

To work as an installation or service technician in the electronic security field in British Columbia, the following legal requirements apply:

1. Complete Basic Security Training (BST) through the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) or an approved school.
2. Obtain a Security Worker Licence issued by the Ministry of Public Safety of British Columbia.
3. To obtain a full Security Alarm Installer licence, you must hold a Trades Qualification (TQ) Certificate under the SkilledTradesBC Act.

In addition, installers must hold a Class C-R Certificate of Qualification for security alarm systems, issued by Technical Safety BC.

Average Salary

Statistics Canada – Job Bank (2024 wages)

• Median wage across Canada: CAD 26.50/hour
• Range: approximately CAD 18.00 to CAD 40.87/hour Reddit+13Job Bank+13Job Bank+13
• Notable provincial medians:
  • British Columbia: CAD 27.00/hour (range CAD 17.40–37.00) Job BankGuichet Emplois
  • Québec (CCQ): $23.45/hour to $39.00/hour (plus benefits and pension plan)) Glassdoor Estimates (mid 2025)
• Security Installation Technician: Average base pay ~ CAD 52,800/year (range CAD 42K–67K) Reddit+15Glassdoor+15Glassdoor+15
• Security Systems Installation Technician: ~ CAD 49,600/year (range CAD 41K–60K) Glassdoor
• Security Technician – Installer: Average total pay ~ CAD 56,300/year (range CAD 37K–69K with up to CAD 6K in bonuses) Glassdoor

Salary Summary Table - comparison Installer VS Service Technician

Why the Difference?

1. Specialized tasks: Service technicians may be called upon to take on highly specialized technical challenges.
2. Bonuses and On-call: Service roles often come with overtime pay, travel time, and emergency call bonuses.
3. Versatility: Technicians who can both install and service systems tend to earn more due to their broader skill set.
4. Experience & Certification: Salaries are higher for certified professionals (e.g., BSP, CCQ, TQ) or those with more years on the job.