2027 Winter Student Program- Fire Protection Specialist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid statutory holidays

Company floating holiday

4% additional earnings on each pay

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking a 2027 Winter Student Program - Fire Protection Specialist at the Chalk River site. You will work with seasoned fire protection professionals to assess code compliance, oversee site fire safety, and contribute to multidisciplinary projects.

The role emphasizes reviewing documentation, supporting inspections, and applying knowledge of fire protection systems. Eligibility for Reliability Status with SASC and 3–5 years of history in specified regions is

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a diploma program in fire protection engineering technology or a Bachelor of Science or engineering discipline.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Knowledge of fire safety principles, fire dynamics, and active/passive fire protection systems would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess compliance with building and fire codes.
• Provide oversight of site fire safety including active and passive systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise to other groups seeking fire protection support.
• Write/review fire safety documentation, plans and specifications for compliance.
• Conduct project inspections and walkdowns.
• Participate on multi-disciplinary teams related to construction and renovation and advise on fire protection impact.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Fire Protection Engineering Technology (Diploma)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Do you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with experts, and seeing the real-world impact of your work? Are you excited by the idea of contributing to fire and life safety programs that support some of Canada's most advanced research and operational facilities? If you answered yes, then this may be the opportunity for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a 2027 Winter Student Program- Fire Protection Specialist to work alongside experienced fire protection professionals, contributing to code compliance assessments, fire safety system oversight, inspections, documentation reviews, and multidisciplinary projects.

Department: 8335-Fire & Emergency Management
Number of Positions:1
Duration: 04 Months (January - April)
Field of Study:Fire Protection or Fire Safety Engineering
Year of study: 1st Year or higher

What you will be doing!

• Assessing compliance with building and fire codes.
• Providing oversight of site fire safety, including active and passive fire safety systems.
• Providing subject matter expertise to other groups seeking support from fire protection.
• Writing and reviewing fire safety documentation, plans, and specifications for compliance.
• Conducting project inspections and walkdowns.
• Participating on multi-disciplinary teams related to construction and renovation and providing input on how the work affects fire protection.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Actively enrolled in a diploma program in fire protection engineering technology or a Bachelor of Science or engineering discipline.
• Experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of principles of fire safety, fire dynamics, active/passive fire protection systems, etc.
  • Understanding of relevant codes and standards considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 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 Conditions:

• 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.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What we offer Students:

• Paid Statutory Holidays (within the working term);
• 1 Company Floating Holiday;
• Instead of cumulative vacation time, students receive an additional 4% of earnings on each pay!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.

Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities.

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [e-mail] . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.