Fire Protection Engineer

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Fire Protection Engineer

Summary of Work:

The Fire Protection Engineer offers expert knowledge in fire protection and fire department emergency services, ensuring compliance with relevant fire protection codes and standards for equipment and systems. They also notify the appropriate authorities of any violations, facilitating the necessary corrective actions. The Fire Protection Engineer is a professional who uses their engineering and scientific expertise to conduct reviews of new construction plans, inspections to ensure compliance with applicable fire codes, and construction documentation examination.

The individual will make recommendations about building design and materials to prevent fires starting and spreading.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree (Honors) in Engineering or Applied Science from a university of recognized standing.

· A degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering is preferred.

· Education qualifications must be eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

Experience:

· Two or more years of experience working on fire protection within the Canadian Nuclear Industry.

· Registered with Professional Engineers Ontario; OR holds status in Canada. ( license can be transferred within provinces in Canada).

Knowledge and

Skills:

· Ability to identify and evaluate potential fire hazards and risks.

· Understanding of relevant codes, standards, and regulations governing fire safety.

· Analyze fire safety documentation for compliance and effectiveness.

· Ability to create, review, and maintain detailed fire safety documentation.

· Ensuring accuracy and completeness in fire safety assessments and documentation.

· Ability to evaluate requests and assess their impact on fire safety.

· Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations regarding exemption requests.

· Ability to plan, organize/coordinate meetings and projects within the fire service and external groups.

· Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.

· Team player.

· Problem-solving.

· Technical documentation and reporting.

· Risk assessment and mitigation.

· Good understanding of the National Building Code, National Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and CSA N-293 as well as CSA-N393 standards and their applications, and ability to keep abreast of any changes.

Functions and Responsibilities:

· Provide Fire Protection Expertise:

· Complete fire safety assessments associated with the fire protection screening process, including the identification and interpretation of code requirements.

· Complete or review FHAs as required. Conduct and review fire hazard analyses and other fire safety documentation for compliance with applicable requirements.

· Describe the conditions to consider when inspecting and testing fire protection systems to be able to verify or validate design features. Assist with the preparation/review of the inspection, testing and maintenance procedures for fire equipment/systems in accordance with the applicable codes and standards.

· Assists with oversight of the site's fire protection program and their implementation.

· Review the adequacy of contractor fire protection programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, Departmental Orders, standards, guides, and accepted “Improved Risk” practice.

· Provide technical expertise for the improvement of CRL fire protection equipment/systems (best technology) and their suitability for protection from fire.

· Plan and organize meetings and projects within the fire service and external groups. Represent the fire protection program at fire protection…