Gentilly-1 Fire Protection and Emergency Management Specialist

Job Description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself providing subject matter expertise in the area of fire protection? Does the idea of ensuring compliance with applicable fire protection codes and standards get you all "fired up"? If you answered yes, we've got the role for you Our La Prade location is looking for a Fire Protection & Emergency Management Specialist. Apply today

What will you be doing

Completing fire safety assessments associated with the fire protection screening process.
Completing or reviewing Fire Hazard Assessment as required.
Conducting project inspections and witness tests of buildings and fire protection systems to determine compliance with plans and specifications.
Assisting with oversight of the site fire protection and fire department emergency service agreements and their implementation.
Advising as to fire protection requirements to be incorporated in the design and construction of buildings and structures and fire protection systems.
Preparing engineering documents such as Design Requirements, Design Descriptions, Work Activity Plans, Test Plans, and Test Reports.
Reviewing and evaluating requests for fire safety exemptions and equivalencies.
Assisting with fire investigations and other accident/incident investigation as required.
Leading coordination and execution activities pertaining to conduct of fire systems inspection, testing and maintenance.
Ensuring all inspection records and complete and maintained with the records management system, and available to the CNL Fire Systems Compliance Authority for review and verification on an ongoing basis.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

Education
Engineering or applied science degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering preferred.
Degree with 3 years' experience preferred or Diploma or Post Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management from a recognized Post-Secondary Institution with 5 years of related work experience or be in possession of 5-8 years of relevant work experience in emergency management and/or a Security or Fire program management field.
Certification to NFPA Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner Level 1.
Certification to NFPA 1031 -Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner Level 2 within 3 years of the start date.
Certification to NFPA Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator preferred or acquired within 3 years of the start date.
Certification to NFPA 1035 – Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Fire and Life Safety Educators acquired within 3 years of the start date.
Post-secondary education in Fire Protection Technology would be an asset.
Experience
Five plus years work experience in emergency management is preferred.
Must be familiar with the Canada Labour Code.
Experience in inspections and enforcement of regulations.
Experience in reading blueprints, floor plans etc.
Experience in the delivery of Public Education.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the National Fire Code of Canada, National Building Code and other relative standards.
Demonstrated ability to make oral and other presentations using various administrative and audio/visual platforms such as Word Publisher and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Demonstrated experience or knowledge of sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
Good understanding of the National Building Code, National Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA, and CSA N-393 standards and their applications, as well as the ability to keep abreast of any changes.
Ability to interpret and communicate Codes, Standards and Policies to facility staff. Report writing is a key ability and to communicate this report to peers, staff, and managers. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint an asset.
Ability to verify the inspection, test, and maintenance required for typical fire protection equipment/systems.
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: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.
Noise protection may be required as well as other PPE&C.
May be required to be on-call.

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.

Our Gentilly and La Prade sites are located in the beautiful province of Québec, offering a unique blend of French-Canadian culture, community, and natural beauty. Enjoy proximity to the St. Lawrence River, local trails, and charming nearby towns that make this area a wonderful place to live and work.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Gentilly / La Prade location, Québec.

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 . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

Les Laboratoires Nucléaires Canadiens reconnaissent que les Peuples autochtones sont les premiers occupants du territoire sur lequel nous travaillons tous. Nous sommes profondément conscients de leur lien historique avec ces terres depuis des temps immémoriaux, tout en reconnaissant les Aînés et les Gardiens du savoir, passés, présents et futurs.