Pontem Group

Company Description:

Pontem Group is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Fire Protection & Building Code Consultant to join our growing team. This role involves delivering building code analysis, fire protection strategies, and life-safety consulting services across a range of building types and project scales.

The successful candidate will apply strong technical knowledge of the BC Building Code, Vancouver Building By-law, and applicable fire protection standards to develop practical, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. This role also includes building permit coordination, client communication, and collaboration with architects, engineers, and municipal authorities.

This position is ideal for a consultant with 3–5+ years of relevant experience who is capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative technical team.

General Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•   Conduct building code and fire/life safety reviews of architectural and engineering drawings

•   Prepare comprehensive building code reports and technical documentation

•   Develop fire protection strategies and life-safety compliance solutions

•   Perform on-site field reviews to verify compliance with approved documents and applicable codes

•   Coordinate building permit submissions and respond to municipal review comments

•   Liaise with clients, design teams, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)

•   Support fire modelling and egress analysis when required is an asset

•   Prepare proposals and assist with project scoping

•   Manage small to medium-sized projects independently (Senior level may lead larger projects)

•   Conduct on site review and meet with Construction Team and AHJ on site.

•   Train and mentor junior staff on technical aspects.

Qualifications:

•   Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Applied Science 

•   P.Eng designation (required)

•   CP designation is an asset but not required (support available toward obtaining designation) 

•   3-5 years’ experience in fire protection, building code consulting, or related construction industry experience

•   Valid driver’s license

Technical Skills:

•   Strong working knowledge of the BC Building Code and Vancouver Building By-law

•   Experience with fire protection system design

•   Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

•   Competency in AutoCAD

•   Experience with Bluebeam 

•   Experience with fire modelling /egress modelling software such as Fire Dynamics Simulator is an asset but not required

Core Competencies

•   Strong written and verbal communication skills

•   Detail-oriented with strong analytical ability

•   Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with excellent time management and organizational skills

•   Professionalism in client and municipal interactions

•   Positive attitude and strong willingness to learn

Benefits:

•   Health and Dental Benefits

•   Group Registered Retirement Saving Plan

•   Public Transit Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually