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We are hiring a Fire Protection Engineer / Technical Specialist for a 24-month, on-site contract in Pickering, ON. This role supports a large, highly regulated safe storage and nuclear facility project and is focused on providing technical fire protection expertise across commissioning, operations, and maintenance activities. This position is well suited to an experienced professional who is comfortable working in complex environments, interpreting codes and standards, and providing clear technical guidance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Job Responsibility:
Provide technical evaluations, guidance, and problem-solving support related to fire protection systems, equipment, and programs
Support commissioning, operation, and maintenance activities within a regulated nuclear facility
Identify potential issues, risks, and improvement opportunities and initiate studies or investigations as required
Prepare clear, concise technical reports, assessments, and responses to internal and external requests
Review technical proposals from internal and external parties, recommend revisions, and provide written recommendations for approval
Prepare or support technical specifications for materials, services, and equipment and support procurement activities
Provide technical support during field installation and implementation
Ensure ongoing compliance with site licence conditions and applicable fire protection codes and standards
Provide expert advice on fire hazard assessments, fire response equipment lifecycle, and fire response PPE
Interpret and apply regulatory, licensing, provincial, and federal requirements related to fire protection
Support the development and update of fire protection standards, procedures, instructions, and guides
Assist with Fire Hazard Assessments, Fire Safe Shutdown Analysis, and postulated fire scenario response planning
Monitor changes in site risk related to equipment, staffing, training, or procedures and recommend mitigation measures
Liaise with site departments and external fire protection and emergency response organizations
Support regulatory correspondence and corrective action plans
Requirements:
Strong technical knowledge of fire protection systems, engineering principles, and risk-based assessment
Experience with Fire Hazard Assessments and Fire Safe Shutdown Analysis in regulated environments
Working knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada and National Fire Code of Canada
Experience applying CSA N293, CSA N393, NFPA, and NFCC requirements
Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and licensing requirements in a nuclear or similarly regulated facility
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports and recommendations
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams
Completion of a four-year university degree in an appropriate engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience