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Fire Protection Specialist

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Engineering Services Department is currently looking for a Fire Protection Specialist, regular full time permanent position to support a role at our Toronto location with a focus on the aviation industry. Our industry leading team of fire protection experts understands that Fire Protection Engineering is a multi-disciplinary field. As such, we are looking to build a team of specialists of various focuses within the multi-faceted fire protection industry. We are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenge and actively seek to develop and improve work processes.

Your role

  • Provides advice, guidance and subject matter expertise throughout the planning, design, and delivery of the program as it relates to fire and life safety systems design and construction including compliance with all relevant codes and standards. Ensures that fire and life safety systems design and construction comply with technical requirements, including design reviews, submittal reviews, and testing.
  • Conducting Facility Alteration Permit (FAP) compliance reviews for all proposed renovations, alterations, maintenance work and new construction. Support the development of governance and process documentation with respect to a client's program practices for fire and life safety systems engineering.
  • Assesses alternative compliance proposals submitted by third parties for client sites and provides feedback as to the feasibility of the proposal and alignment to client requirements.
  • Coordinates the technical elements of the program with respect to fire and life safety systems engineering including establishing targets / goals. Coordinates the interface between other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure integration and coordination across client programs, facilities, and assets.
  • Reviews deliverables submitted by the contractor / designer and confirms compliance to the relevant requirements, codes, and standards. Monitor the input of the third-party designers throughout the construction phase (RFIs, shop drawings, material approvals, mock-up approvals, punch list, etc.
  • Provides Management level progress reports and briefings with respect to fire and life safety systems design progress, issues, and opportunities.
  • Coaching, mentoring, and supporting career development of client staff members when required.
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-129341

Salary range

-

About you

  • Hold a degree from a recognized university engineering program or, college diploma from an architectural, engineering technology or fire protection engineering technology program.
  • Minimum of 7 years' experience in the design, construction and commissioning of industrial and commercial building, mechanical, or fire and life safety systems within a major capital project / program. Experience of defining functional and technical specifications in line with business requirements and thorough working knowledge of requirements management. Knowledge of Building and Fire Codes, including referenced fire protection standards (UL, NFPA). Knowledge of agency jurisdictions and their roles within the airport.
  • Knowledge of ISO 55001 Asset Management is an asset. Participation within fire protection industry associations an asset. Ability to cross over multi-disciplinary projects. Aviation experience an asset. Good understanding of fire protection engineering concepts and methods. Collaborative approach and good communication skills. Good organizational skills.
  • Submit for and maintain a federal security clearance.
  • Valid driver's license.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

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