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 collaborative 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

• Solid 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

Perks:

• 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 - Pontem Group (Vancouver)
🏢 Pontem Group
📍 Vancouver