Fire Protection Manager

Client: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Position: Fire Protection Manager Reports to: Director, Corporate Fire & Emergency Management Location: Primarily on-site; Chalk River, ON (relocation assistance available) THE COMPANY Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization. We are committed to advancing clean energy, restoring and protecting the environment, and ensuring nuclear safety and security. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that support Canada’s energy needs and environmental goals while maintaining the highest standards of safety and integrity. THE OPPORTUNITY Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Manager to lead Fire Technical Services and Fire Systems teams across multiple sites. This corporate-level role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, optimizes fire protection processes, and provides strategic oversight for fire safety programs supporting diverse projects. KEY DELIVERABLES Provide managerial oversight to engineering and technical teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems. Act as the primary interface with internal business units, projects, and external industry partners. Oversee adherence to CSA standards, NFPA codes, and other regulatory requirements. Drive process optimization and efficiency improvements across fire protection programs. Build and develop a strong team by filling critical vacancies and fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. Ensure timely completion of regulatory commitments and maintain strong communication with external regulators and stakeholders. Manage fire system outages and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and maintain compliance. Develop annual fire technical services and fire systems operations plans, including budget requirements and upgrade priorities. Lead and promote training and development initiatives to maintain a highly skilled team. Serve as the single point of contact for fire protection program support on projects, ensuring hazard screening and compliance reviews are completed. SUCCESS MEASURES Optimize fire protection processes and implement efficiency improvements. Regulatory compliance and operational excellence across all sites. Improved processes and smarter ways of working. A fully staffed, high-performing team delivering exceptional fire protection services including filling current vacancies. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; P.Eng. designation highly desirable. Experience: 8–10 years in Fire Protection Engineering leadership or related field. Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, National Fire Code, CSA N293/N393. Experience in regulated industries (nuclear preferred; oil & gas acceptable). Leadership: Proven ability to manage unionized teams with empathy and effectiveness. Technical Skills: Familiarity with fire protection systems, inspections, and compliance processes. WHY JOIN US? Work on complex, high-impact projects in a safety-critical environment. Collaborate with industry leaders and regulatory bodies. Competitive compensation and relocation support available. About LHH Knightsbridge – LHH helps organizations simplify the complexity associated with transforming their leadership and workforce so they can accelerate results, with less risk. As global leaders in Talent and Leadership Development, Career Solutions and Executive, Interim and Mid-Level Search, we assist organizations in finding new talent, and helping their employees navigate change, become better leaders, develop better careers, and transition into new jobs. We have the local expertise, global infrastructure, and industry leading technology and analytics required to simplify the complexity associated with executing critical talent and workforce initiatives, reducing brand and operational risk. Teams across Canada and around the world leverage our proven programs and global experience to deliver tailored solutions to clients that align talent with the needs of their business. Established in 1967, we have been providing outplacement services for 52 years. LHH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Adecco, SA, a publicly held Fortune Global 500 firm and the world’s leading provider of HR solutions, with approximately 32,000 FTE employees and 5,100 branches in over 66 countries and territories around the world. LHH has more than 4,000 employees around the globe including 2,200+ certified Career Coaches.