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Team Lead - Fire Protection

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is growing and our Engineering Services group is seeking a Team Lead - Fire Protection to join our growing Fire Protection Engineering team in Ottawa, ON. In this role, our team lead will support the execution of a wide variety of projects by providing technical expertise, leadership to staff, and support for business development activities. This includes collaboration with or overseeing a team of engineers, technologists, and technicians, leading the design, development, and implementation of fire protection systems, while also providing technical guidance and mentorship. Technical knowledge of complex fire protection systems, code consulting and experience as a consulting engineer will set your application apart.

Our Engineering Services team in Ottawa is dynamic and tight-knit, servicing local projects while contributing to large national and international projects as part of distributed virtual project teams. Our projects are varied and span Nuclear, National Defense, Light + Heavy Industrial, Transportation (Rail + Transit, Ports + Marines +Tunnels), Municipal, Federal, and Institutional industries.

Your role

  • Oversee human resources for your team, acting either as a technical mentor, project manager, or team leader.

  • Participate in and/or lead the design, development, and implementation of projects, including Functional Planning, Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, and Construction Administration services.

  • Support the Director, Fire Protection, Canada in implementing methods and procedures aligned with corporate standards.

  • Lead and support business development initiatives, including proposal writing and strategic planning for the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering group not only in Ottawa, but across Canada. Prepare and approve estimates, proposals, and technical bid evaluations.

  • Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships to support business growth and ensure client satisfaction.

  • Assess project resource requirements and participate in continuous HR processes (recruitment, performance evaluations, resource development plans, training, feedback, etc). Contribute to evaluations and training to ensure all team members are properly trained and qualified.

  • All of our engineers apply project management principles to oversee projects and mentor team members. Responsibilities also include collaborating with other engineering disciplines and communicating project status, issues, and solutions to stakeholders, including clients, management, and other departments to ensure successful project outcomes.

  • Oversee QA/QC processes for accuracy and consistency of deliverables.

  • Provide technical support during construction activities and work with contractors to quickly resolve onsite issues and ensure conformance to design requirements.

  • Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and project delivery efficiency.

Cities & development Engineering

Location

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-156935

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, or diploma in fire protection engineering technology, or related field.

  • Professional engineering license or certification from engineering association is an asset.

  • Minimum 10 years' experience in the field of fire protection engineering.

  • Experience supervising, mentoring, and motivating a team of engineers and designers.

  • Demonstrable experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients (i.e. understanding client objectives, anticipating and meeting client needs, and growing our business).

  • AutoCAD or Revit experience is an asset.

  • Strong business acumen and client facing skills. Strong knowledge of fire protection engineering principles and relevant industry standards.

  • Willing to travel occasionally within and outside of your province of residence.

Not all candidates will have experience with every aspect of this responsibilities list. We encourage applicants to apply even without experience in all of the above areas. Candidates with experience in buildings projects, including complex nuclear, defence, and rail projects, will be given priority.

    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.

    Rewards & 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.

    Find out more.

    Additional information

    AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

    By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

    Appropriate accommodation 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.

    Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $120,000 - $150,000 annually. 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.

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