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 cooperative 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

📌 Int/Sr. Fire Protection & Code Consultant - surrey
🏢 Pontem Group
📍 Surrey