Senior Fire & Life Safety Specialist – Rail Transit (Hybrid)

SNC-Lavalin; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Montreal is looking for a Fire and Life Safety Specialist. The role includes ensuring compliance with fire protection codes and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on major rail projects. Candidates should have a degree in Fire Protection Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Fluency in both French and English is an asset. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Training opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in fire and life safety design within large projects.
• Experience with performance-based design is required.
• Understanding of Canadian and international fire codes, especially NFPA 130.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align fire and life safety goals.
• Generate project-wide strategies for fire and life safety integration.
• Prepare fire safety strategy reports and compliance documentation.

Skills

Fluency in French

Excellent communication skills

Technical writing skills

Strong understanding of fire codes

Education

Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Building Science

Professional certification (CFPS, OIQ)

Tools

Fire modeling tools

Job description

A global engineering firm in Montreal is looking for a Fire and Life Safety Specialist. The role includes ensuring compliance with fire protection codes and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on major rail projects. Candidates should have a degree in Fire Protection Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Fluency in both French and English is an asset. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for professional development.