Kitchenhood Suppression

**Company description**

**IT STARTED WITH A COMMON MISSION - TO PROTECT PEOPLE**

This mission is the reason why two organizations joined forces in 2021 to create Classic Fire & Life Safety - comprising the strength of all partners, united in one, clear mission.

In June 2021, Classic Fire Protection and FCFP began a journey to come together to create a new, stronger partnership with the intention of continuing to grow with and through new partners if and when the decision to do so would be beneficial to stakeholders - partners, employees and, most critically, customers.

Supported by our values and leadership team, forged by our shared history, we’ve become the contractor of choice for high quality, professionally installed, inspected and serviced fire and life safety systems and equipment - solutions that play an essential role to ensure the safety of both our clients’ facilities and the people inside.

**Position Overview**

**In this challenging and rewarding role you will be responsible for, but not limited to the following responsibilities**:

- Assisting Kitchen Managers with a variety of tasks as assigned
- Familiar with prevailing edition of NFPA, ULC codes
- Hands-on and good understanding of suppression hardware and electrical equipment working principles
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Create stock list for all material required throughout the project
- Assist with estimating
- Attend site visits for site surveys for estimating, project set up and design and engineering of projects
- Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work
- Maintain design historical records and historical records for all functions for future use
- Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers' expectations
- Coordinate with other departments within office to assist with Kitchen suppression service requirements
- Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements
- Ensure proper staffing is in place on each project
- Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements
- Make sure change orders/change estimates are completed in timely manner
- Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow
- Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines
- Assist/lead during field check stage of the project
- Forecast future manpower requirements
- Oversee work of subcontractors
- Ensure work complies with codes and permits
- Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information.
- Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities
- Prepare, log, review and process appropriate paperwork/permits/documents for projects
- Involved in all areas of project closeout, including archiving documents, maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies, warranty work etc.
- Administer construction contracts, approve work quality and payment requests
- Report to owner and general contractor about progress and any necessary modifications required
- Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices
- 1-2 years of project coordination experience, preferably Fire Protection Industry
- Valid G class drivers license with clean drivers abstract
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written a must
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong technical writing skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
- Fire Sprinkler Industry or Construction Industry experience an asset
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Experience working with Excel, Word,
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Willing to travel as required based on the location of current projects

**Why Choose Classic Fire + Life Safety?**

**We focus on delivering world class service by**:

- **Providing a safe environment for our clients’ businesses to grow**:

- **Investing in state-of-the-art field technology and inspection tools**:

- **Distributing industry leading fire protection and security systems**

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Classic Fire + Life Safety Inc. (Former FCFP & Classic Fire Protection) is an equal opportunity employer. At CFLS, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with