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About the role

  • Senior Code Consultant developing fire and life safety solutions for AtkinsRéalis, a Canadian engineering and nuclear services organization. Reviewing designs and supporting complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide building code, fire code, and life safety consulting services under the guidance of senior technical staff
  • Prepare code reports, fire and life safety strategies, technical memoranda, design narratives, and other project documentation
  • Review drawings and specifications for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
  • Participate in construction-phase services, including site reviews, field observations, and resolution of deficiencies related to firestopping and life safety features
  • Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and project management teams to resolve code-related issues
  • Communicate with clients, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), contractors, and third-party reviewers
  • Support project scoping, proposals, and business development activities as experience grows
  • Contribute to internal technical tools, templates, lessons learned, and best practices
  • Stay current with relevant building codes, fire codes, referenced standards, and emerging industry practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Building Science, or a related discipline
  • 5-10+ years of relevant experience in fire protection engineering, building code consulting, fire and life safety consulting, or a related design/construction environment
  • Working knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada, National Fire Code of Canada, applicable provincial codes, and referenced CAN/ULC, NFPA, and CSA standards
  • Understanding of life safety principles, including fire-resistance ratings, spatial separation, means of egress, occupancy classification, fire alarm and sprinkler system interfaces, and firestopping systems
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings
  • Ability to prepare clear technical reports, code summaries, meeting notes, and formal correspondence
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented approach to managing multiple project priorities
  • Registered as an Engineer-in-Training, Certified Engineering Technologist, or eligible for future professional registration is an asset
  • Knowledge of nuclear codes and standards is an asset
  • UL Solutions Integrated System Testing Certification for CAN/ULC-S1001, eligibility for federal security clearance, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel are considered assets or requirements depending on project needs

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Employee recognition
  • Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Hybrid working culture
  • Generous time-off policies
  • Accommodation provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$90,000 - CA$140,000 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

HybridNorth YorkCanada

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