Gentilly-1 Fire Protection and Emergency Management Specialist

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.
• Assisting with fire investigations and other accident/incident investigation as required.
• Reviewing and evaluating requests for fire safety exemptions and equivalencies.
• 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 1031 - 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 1033 - 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
  • Two or more years of experience working on fire protection systems or design preferred.
  • Five plus years work experience in emergency management is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the National Fire Code of Canada, National Building Code and other relative standards.
  • Must be familiar with the Canada Labour Code.
  • 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.
  • Experience in inspections and enforcement of regulations.
  • Experience in reading blueprints, floor plans etc.
  • Experience in the delivery of Public Education.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • 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.
  • Emergency management drill/exercise design and implementation.
  • How to develop and manage and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.
  • CSA N1600 General Requirements for nuclear emergency management programs.
  • Federal and Provincial nuclear emergency response plans and legislation.
  • Able to provide technical expertise for the improvement of CNL fire protection equipment/systems (best technology) and their suitability for protection from fire.
  • Able to plan and organize meetings and projects within the Fire Program, site and external groups.
  • Able to verify the inspection, test, and maintenance required for typical fire protection equipment/systems.
  • Able to maintain proficiency in concepts and practices through continued education, training, and periodic review of fire protection codes and standards, which apply to CNL and its contractors.
  • Able to review requirements, make recommendations, and assist with problem solving.
  • Able to effectively communicate with fire protection program staff, other CNL employees, and outside contractors orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to lift/move objects when required.
  • Willingness to work a compressed work week..
• 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:

• Noise protection may be required as well as other PPE&C.
• Position is 100% on-site.
• The position may be required to be on-call.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that's right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.
  

Location:

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The G1 Waste Facility is located within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Wôlinak, which is also a member of the Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki ("Abenakis"). CNL is looking to meaningful engage with all Indigenous nations that have ancestral territory or modern-day interests in the vicinity of the site.