Fire Protection Engineer

• Completing fire safety assessments associated with the fire protection screening process, including the identification and interpretation of code requirements.
• Assisting with the preparation/review of the inspection, testing and maintenance procedures for fire equipment/systems in accordance with the applicable codes and standards.
• Reviewing the adequacy of contractor fire protection programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, Departmental Orders, standards, guides, and accepted “Improved Risk” practice.
• Providing technical expertise for the improvement of CRL (Chalk River Laboratories) fire protection equipment/systems and their suitability for protection from fire.
• Maintaining proficiency in fire protection engineering and fire department emergency services concepts and practices through continued education, training, and periodic review of fire protection codes and standards, which apply to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and its contractors.
• Preparing engineering documents such as Design Requirements, Design Descriptions, Work Activity Plans, Test Plans, and Test Reports.
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine compliance with the fire protection requirements of applicable standards and regulations.
• Provide guidance based on fire protection engineering principles concerning the use of materials, appliances, systems, equipment and methods of design or construction procedures that are not specifically described by codes and standards, or that vary from the specific requirements in codes and standards, or for which no recognized test procedure has been established.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education

• Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Engineering or Applied Science from a university of recognized standing.
• A degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Must be eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Registered with Professional Engineers Ontario; OR holds P.Eng. status in Canada. (P.Eng. license can be transferred within provinces in Canada).
• Experience

• Two or more years of experience working on fire protection systems or design preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to identify and evaluate potential fire hazards and risks.
• Understanding of relevant codes, standards, and regulations governing fire safety.
• Ability to create, review, and maintain detailed fire safety documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations regarding exemption requests.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

• Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

• Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
• Ample mobility is required for walk-downs.
• 50% office environment, at a desk with a computer.
• Required to work on-site approximately 50% of the time, with expectations of being on-site more than 50% for the first two years to develop site knowledge and relationships.
• Occasional travel to off-sites and for other work-related activities, including CNL representation at industry events.

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan for your future security

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories