Fire Risk Assessment Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

Thank you so much for considering our company in your career search! Classic Fire + Life Safety is a leader in the fire protection and life safety industry because of our talented, knowledgeable, and motivated staff. We know that it is our people who make the difference, and we are looking to grow our team of passionate professionals. Interested in joining us?

Our goal is to partner with our customers, to ensure their buildings, and the people in them are safe, from new building construction activities, modernization activities, and demand for system upgrades, through to preventative maintenance and service.

Why join the Classic team?

• CFLS is a caring company who values our staff.
• CFLS is local and is part of the community.
• CFLS is a full-service fire protection contractor.
• A great working environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive Group benefits.
• Educational assistance program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Social events: Building camaraderie and fostering a sense of community is essential.
  

Description

In this role, Youll manage renovation projects, oversee smaller contracts, and support the estimating team with project management responsibilities. You will contribute to our growth while upholding the care, reliability, and professionalism our clients expect from Drapeau. This position is based out of our Kingston, ON office.

Task & Responsibilities

• Review architectural/mechanical drawings, specifications, and prepare detailed proposals to secure contracts.
• Conduct site visits and maintain excellent communication with clients, consultants, engineers, contractors, supervisors, and other trades.
• Coordinate preparation of shop drawings, material lists, safety plans, and field installation details with our installation crews.
• Manage full project lifecycle, including design coordination, labour scheduling, material procurement, subcontractor oversight, change orders, and project closeout.
• Oversee, schedule & ensure the completion of the installation of sprinkler systems.
• Coordinate work with design, fabrication and installation personnel.
• Coordinate with General Contractor and/or Customer to meet deadlines and project schedule.
• Order specialty material as needed and participate in fabrication requests for projects.
• Review change documents and participate in pricing changes.
• Communicate with office as to extras, change notices, and scheduling needs.
• Assist with customer inquiries and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Raising the bar in the sprinkler industry by training and equipping field staff
• Prepare new projects with estimators and coordinate kick off tasks.
• Track and participate in drawing submissions and applicable permit applications as required.
• Coordinate testing with the installation crew and applicable parties and ensure all close out documents are obtained.
• Develop and establish working relationships with the general contractors and owners.
• Provide details of the completed jobs to the sales team to price the annual inspections.
• Participate in site visits with Peers in support of field reviews and quality control.
• Participate in company safety training and programs and provide oversight for staff in safety initiatives

Qualifications:

• 3+ years plus of industry experience is preferred.
• Project management experience is an asset including experience with planning, executing, and controlling projects
• Able to prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Post-secondary diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field is an asset (not required)
• Experience in fire protection estimating is an asset
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Strong understanding of Construction Job Site Safety to assist with risk assessment planning.
• Strong understanding of Quality Control and Project Close out process.
• Strong understanding of Change order and Contract change Management
• Strong understanding of Construction processes such as RFIs and Contract Scope of work and contract Specifications
• Prior Construction Site Exposure is an asset
• Team-oriented mindset with proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Bilingual in English and French is considered a strong asset
• Must possess a valid Drivers License with a clean abstract

Physical Demands

• Standing
• Driving (city and highway)
• Noise, light and elements exposure
• Sitting
• Walking
• Bending / Stooping
• Lifting (1 to 40 lbs.)
• Carrying (1 to 40 lbs.)

We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates who meet the above qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Salary placement within the stated range is determined by evaluating the candidates relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, along with internal equity and prevailing market conditions. These factors are applied consistently to support transparent and equitable compensation practices in Ontario.

No part of our hiring process uses AI or automated screening technology, all candidate reviews and applications are evaluated manually and hiring decisions are completed by human staff, to ensure a fair and transparent assessment.

Classic Fire + Life Safety is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. We are also committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you have any accommodation needs or would like to provide us with your feedback, questions, or concerns, please contact our Human Resources department ataoda@classicfls.com