Code Consultant

Code Consultant

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

The Engineering Services Division is currently looking for an Intermediate or Senior Code Consultant, regular full time permanent position to support various projects across Canada. We are looking for innovative, critical thinking people who enjoy the challenge to apply the principles of fire safety science to the built environment.

Within the context of Canadian building and fire codes, you will support and develop alternative solutions, code compliance reviews and measure relative compliance with prescriptive measures. This is a client facing role that requires excellent communication and project management skills.

This position will be based in Vancouver, BC.

Your role within the team

• Prepare building and fire code reports to support architectural design for new and existing construction.
• Prepare alternative compliance solution reports. Produce building evacuation plans and conduct egress analysis and modelling.
• Prepare fire hazard and fire risk analysis reports with use of fire modelling software.
• Coordinate with other disciplines in planning and executing project tasks.
• Represent the fire protection discipline within AtkinsRéalis in the development of external clients.
• Lead and mentor fire protection and other discipline members through complex problems in the field of fire protection engineering.
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve processes or services.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or fire protection engineering technology fire protection engineering, architecture, or related field. Professional Engineer (P. Eng) license is an asset.
• 5-10 years of experience in code consulting or fire protection engineering. Experience in independently preparing complex technical reports that clearly outline objectives with minimal guidance from senior team members. Knowledge of NBCC, NFCC, provincial codes, various fire protection standards (UL, NFPA, CSA).
• Communicate different perspectives to senior level clients and internal stakeholders. Ability to lead, mentor and provide guidance in the field of fire protection. Ability to navigate through difficult concepts and provide summary to non-experts. Able to manage objections and demonstrate a different point of view. Ability to cross over multi-disciplinary projects. Collaborative approach and good communication skills.
• Submit for and maintain a federal security clearance.
• Valid driver's license.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

About AtkinsRéalis  

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. 
 

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Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $86,200 - $114,900 annually (Only Applicable to British Columbia). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.