Fire Protection Engineer

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself using your engineering and scientific expertise to conduct reviews of new construction plans, inspections to ensure compliance with applicable fire codes, and construction documentation examination? Our Chalk River location is looking for a

Fire Protection Engineer

to offer expert knowledge in fire protection and fire department emergency services, ensuring compliance with relevant fire protection codes and standards for equipment and systems. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply now!

What will you be doing?

Completing fire safety assessments associated with the fire protection screening process, including the identification and interpretation of code requirements.

Assisting with the preparation/review of the inspection, testing and maintenance procedures for fire equipment/systems in accordance with the applicable codes and standards.

Reviewing the adequacy of contractor fire protection programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, Departmental Orders, standards, guides, and accepted “Improved Risk” practice.

Providing technical expertise for the improvement of CRL (Chalk River Laboratories) fire protection equipment/systems and their suitability for protection from fire.

Maintaining 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.

Preparing engineering documents such as Design Requirements, Design Descriptions, Work Activity Plans, Test Plans, and Test Reports.

Reviewing plans and specifications to determine compliance with the fire protection requirements of applicable standards and regulations.

Provide guidance based on fire protection engineering principles concerning the use of materials, appliances, systems, equipment and methods of design or construction procedures that are not specifically described by codes and standards, or that vary from the specific requirements in codes and standards, or for which no recognized test procedure has been established.

Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For Education

Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Engineering or Applied Science from a university of recognized standing.

A degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering is preferred.

Must be eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).

Registered with Professional Engineers Ontario; OR holds P.Eng. status in Canada. (P.Eng. license can be transferred within provinces in Canada).

Experience

Two or more years of experience working on fire protection systems or design preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to identify and evaluate potential fire hazards and risks.

Understanding of relevant codes, standards, and regulations governing fire safety.

Ability to create, review, and maintain detailed fire safety documentation.

Strong problem‑solving skills.

Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations regarding exemption requests.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.

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.

Ample mobility is required for walk‑downs.

50% office environment, at a desk with a computer.

Required to work on‑site approximately 50% of the time, with expectations of being on‑site more than 50% for the first two years to develop site knowledge and relationships.

Occasional travel to off‑sites and for other work‑related activities, including CNL representation at industry events.

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

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! CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable

remote work

when possible.

This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee . 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, Métis 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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