Nuclear Fire Protection Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Would you like to make a difference in Fire Protection? If you answered yes, then this job may be for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for an Fire Protection Engineer to subject matter expertise in the area of fire protection and fire department emergency services to ensure the compliance to applicable fire protection codes and standards on fire protection equipment/system and to inform the appropriate official of contraventions of such codes and standards so that necessary corrective action may take place. Apply today!

What you will be doing!

• Reviewing fire hazard analyses, assessments, and other fire safety documentation for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Completing fire safety assessments associated with the Fire Protection.
• Completing or reviewing FHA's as required.
• Reviewing and evaluating requests for fire safety exemptions and equivalencies.
• Describing the conditions to be considered when inspecting and testing fire protection systems so as to be able to verify or validate design features.
• Conducting project inspections and witness tests of buildings and fire protection systems to determine compliance with plans and specifications, and applicable standards and regulations.
• Providing oversight of the site fire protection and fire department emergency services programs and their implementation.
• Reviewing the adequacy of contractor fire protection programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, Departmental Orders, standards, guides, and accepted "Improved Risk" practice.
• Assisting with the preparation/review of the inspection, testing and maintenance procedures for fire equipment/systems in accordance with the applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinating the implementation of an electronic monitoring system for inspection and testing on fire equipment/systems.

• Developing a training component for the firefighters to perform their duties with regards of the inspection and testing of fire equipment/systems.

• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Bachelor Degree (Honours) in engineering or applied science from a university of recognized standing.
  • Education qualifications must be eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Experience
  • Two or more years of related experience or other fire protection.
  • Candidates with Fire Protection, Mechanical or Civil Engineering are given preference.
  • Registered with Professional Engineers Ontario; OR holds P.Eng. status in Canada. (P.Eng. license can be transferred within provinces in Canada)
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Good understanding of the National Building Code, National Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and CSA N-293 and CSA-N393 standards and their applications and ability to keep abreast of any changes.
  • Ability to provide technical expertise for the improvement of CRL fire protection equipment/systems (best technology) and their suitability for protection from fire.
  • Verify the inspection, test and maintenance required for typical fire protection equipment/systems.
  • Maintain proficiency in fire protection engineering and fire department emergency services concepts and practices through continued education, training, and periodic review of fire protection codes and standards, which apply to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and its contractors.

  • Ability to plan and organize meetings and projects within the fire service and external groups.

• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

  • Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 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: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One - no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan for your future security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you'll feel right at home at CNL!

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. Surrounding communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke provide access to excellent recreation and a great quality of life.
Please note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, 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. Click here to read all about it!

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

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

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 jobs@cnl.ca. 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, Metis 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.

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