Emergency Response & Fire Protection Officer

TRIUMF; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & extended health benefits

Pension plan & Life Insurance

Generous vacation & parental leave

Job summary

TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre, seeks an Emergency Response & Fire Protection Officer to lead the EPRP, coordinate with first responders, and drive safety programs in a high‑impact research environment.

You will train staff, conduct drills, and ensure regulatory compliance across fire protection and emergency management. Extensive experience and a Canadian work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in emergency management or related safety field.
• Over 5 years of related professional experience, preferably with a licensed nuclear facility.
• Experience in developing and implementing emergency and fire protection program metrics.
• Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead TRIUMF's Emergency Preparedness and Response Program (EPRP), including evacuation drills, program assessments, reporting, and coordination with first responders.
• Act as Incident Commander for site emergencies and train SMEs to take on this role if required.
• Develop and deliver emergency preparedness and response training for TRIUMF personnel.
• Coordinate with public safety agencies and external emergency responders.
• Develop, update, and implement emergency management and fire protection policies and procedures.

Skills

Emergency safety

Program development

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Data management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in emergency management or related safety field

Job description

Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation. Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all. TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world. If you’re a hands‑on safety professional who wants your work to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Join TRIUMF as an Emergency Response & Fire Protection (ER/FP) Officer and work on the ground with researchers, trades, and contractors to turn safety principles into everyday practice in a unique, high‑impact research environment.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Emergency Response & Fire Protection (ER/FP) Officer works to ensure compliance with emergency preparedness/response & fire protection regulations, help identify program‑related hazards, and implement programmatic measures to create a safe and compliant work environment. The position also serves to ensure incorporation of regulatory principles for management system requirements for nuclear facilities, and leads Incident Command System implementation and competency for TRIUMF.

Emergency Preparedness & Response Leadership

Manage TRIUMF’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Program (EPRP), including evacuation drills, program assessments, reporting, and coordination with first responders. Lead the Emergency Response Team and maintain strong working relationships and memorandums of understanding with external emergency and medical response agencies. Ensure the operational readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including regular testing and auditing of all applicable emergency equipment, systems, and notification technologies (Regroup). Act as the Incident Commander for site emergencies and training Subject Matter Experts to take on this role if required.

Training, Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

Develop and deliver emergency preparedness and response training for TRIUMF personnel, including role‑specific EPP training based on the Incident Command System. Provide ongoing communication of program expectations and offer briefings, coaching, and support to ensure effective implementation across the organization. Coordinate with public safety agencies, community organizations like UBC, and local emergency responders (VFRS).

Program Development, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Develop, update, and implement TRIUMF’s emergency management and fire protection policies, plans, and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance. Conduct inspections and audits, document deficiencies, and coordinate corrective actions for emergency response and fire prevention programs. Prepare and maintain program documentation, review program performance, and recommend improvements. Conduct regular emergency exercise drills to enhance to multi‑stakeholder exercises. Lead and Coach OH&S Specialists in fire safety and emergency management matters.

Fire Protection & Safety Oversight

Implement and monitor the operational fire protection program, including controls on fire loads, combustible materials, and ignition sources, while promoting fire safety awareness. Coordinate fire protection inspections, audits, and reviews, and lead stakeholders in developing corrective action plans. Serve as Fire Safety Director, ensuring inspections are completed and corrective actions are implemented for all fire safety systems and equipment. Lead all Inspection and Testing by Service Providers (Siemens, Troy Life & Fire Safety, etc.) and coordinate fire audits, hazard analysis and site conditions inspections with PLC Fire Safety.

First Aid Program Management

Ensure adequate First Aid coverage across TRIUMF and coordinate the activities and training of First Aid Attendants including First Aid Room inspections and supplies.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The position is does not have any direct reports but will oversee, direct, coordinate or guide TRIUMF staff in compliance with safety policy and procedures. Is expected to provide guidance, training, and mentorship to other employees within QESH.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Expert level knowledge in emergency and fire safety technical concepts, practical approaches, and industry best practices
• Proven ability to develop, update, and implement complex safety programming and training
• Advanced knowledge of WorkSafeBC, NFPA, NFCC, and CNSC regulations, especially as the regulations are implemented at a licenced nuclear facility.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, and the ability to produce high level presentations for management review and performing incident reports for events and incidents.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER

The position requires the incumbent to be trained and designated as a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW). Training is provided by TRIUMF.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or diploma from an accredited institution in emergency management or related safety field
• Over 5 years of related professional experience, preferably with experience at a licensed nuclear facility
• Experience in the development and implementation of emergency and fire protection program metrics used to evaluate the effectiveness of a nuclear facilities safety program
• Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Salary

Salary: $92,905.00 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan

Position type

Permanent

Benefits Information

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top‑ups

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information: Email: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site. Established in 1968 in Vancouver, TRIUMF is Canada’s particle accelerator centre. The lab is a hub for discovery and innovation inspired by a half‑century of ingenuity in answering some of nature’s most challenging questions. From the hunt for the smallest particles in the universe to the development of new technologies, TRIUMF solves problems and delivers impact. We drive compelling research and create ideas and innovations that benefit humanity.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF. https://www.discoverourlab.triumf.ca http://www.rarestdrug.com

Application closing date: October 25, 2026