Fire Protection Engineering Technologist/Fire Code Consultant

FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Job summary

FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd. is seeking a Part Time Fire Protection Engineering Technologist/Fire Code Consultant to support site audits, risk assessments, and fire alarm retrofit project administration.

You will collaborate with our team to develop best-practice solutions for fire code compliance, educate clients on safety requirements, and travel to project sites as needed in Ontario, Canada.

Qualifications

• Fire Protection Engineering Technology Diploma (3YR) preferred.
• Fire Protection Engineering Technician Diploma (2YR) required.
• CFPS certification is an asset.
• CET and/or BCIN Qualified Practitioner is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site audits and assess life safety systems for code conformance.
• Prepare professional technical reports describing deficiencies and recommendations.
• Manage projects including scheduling, review reports, coaching and training.
• Conduct fire safety training for building staff and residents.
• Meet with municipal authorities on behalf of clients.
• Develop tools for best-practice solutions for retrofit and compliance.
• Review and prepare fire alarm retrofit contract documents.
• Administer fire alarm retrofit projects from start to finish.
• Participate in presentations, tradeshows, knowledge-sharing, and team meetings.
• Travel to project sites; ensure valid driver's license.

Skills

Code analysis

Life safety study

Retrofit review

Project management

Customer relations

Communication

Education

Fire Protection Engineering Technology Diploma (3YR)

Fire Protection Engineering Technician Diploma (2YR)

CFPS certification (asset)

CET and/or BCIN Qualified Practitioner (asset)

Job description

Are you looking to work in a fast-paced environment, do something different every day and Save Lives? Are you a Fire Protection Engineering Technologist with an entrepreneurial spirit who is looking to join and help lead a dynamic team? Yes? Then this is the job for you!

What We're About:

At FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd. our dedicated team works to simplify the process of establishing and managing fire code compliance for our clients, encouraging occupant safety and emergency preparedness. Compliance can be complex and challenging; however, FCS employees share a passion for quality and being a part of the solution. FCS remains at the forefront of Fire Safety, staying up to date on Fire Code changes and complex compliance issues. As an FCS employee you will part of creating and implementing revolutionary services to keep our client's complaint and safe! We are Fire Code experts, and our unique services provide building managers, owners, and condominium boards with a keen understanding of their responsibilities under the Fire Code. We design solutions to meet the specific needs of our client, their situation, and their building.

The Part Time Fire Protection Engineering Technologist/ Fire Code Consultant, will support a variety of challenging project deliverables and be responsible for site audits, risk assessment, fire alarm retrofit project administration and the creation of fire code compliance solutions for our clients. This individual will leverage their experience, knowledge, and collaboration skills to develop best-practice solutions, with a keen interest in educating clients on fire safety and compliance.

What Can I Expect to do in this Role?

• Conduct site audits and assess life safety systems for performance utilizing applicable codes and standards for code conformance
• Independently assess, evaluate risk and prepare professional technical reports describing deficiencies and recommendations for improved life safety
• Independently manage projects & services you have ownership of including scheduling, review reports, coaching and training.
• Conduct fire safety training for building staff and residents, as required
• Meet with and negotiate with respective municipal authorities on behalf of FCS clients
• Investigate, advise and develop tools for best-practice solutions for unique design, retrofit and compliance challenges
• Fill the gap between public education and enforcement though the design and implementation of code compliant solutions to fire safety challenges
• Review and prepare professional fire alarm retrofit contract documents, including the creation of permit drawings and specifications, in conjunction with Fire Protection Engineering Technologist
• Administer fire alarm retrofit projects from commencement through to completion including conducting site reviews, contractor administration, progress reporting, final commissioning, preparing closing documents and obtaining permit clearance
• Participate in presentations, tradeshows, knowledge-sharing, and team meetings
• Travel to project site is a requirement; therefore, a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and clean drivers abstract (required for company record) must be maintained for this position
• Explore your love of Fire Safety and your unique ability to add to the team dynamic and help FCS clients

Qualifications:

Preferred: Fire Protection Engineering Technology Diploma (3YR)

Minimum: Fire Protection Engineering Technician Diploma (2YR)

Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), an asset

Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) and/or BCIN Qualified Practitioner, an asset

Work Experience:

Must hold, and maintain, a valid Class G or better Ontario Driver's License in good standing

Knowledge & Skills:

Experience to include code analysis, alternative solution, life safety study and retrofit review

Excellent customer focus and client relations skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Ability to manage complex projects independently (within a support team environment)

Able to work within office and remotely, recording all project notes and developing reports

Excellent client and AHJ relations

Excellent analytical, project planning, scope of work and report development skills