Senior Fire Protection Specialist

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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 Department is currently looking for a
Senior 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 within the team

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.

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