Ignis Building Solutions is a leader in fire prevention and life safety consulting across Canada. We help clients reduce risk, meet regulatory requirements, and protect people and property through high‑quality inspections, assessments, and technical expertise. We’re expanding our Ottawa team and seeking a skilled Fire Prevention and Life Safety Consultant to support our growing portfolio.

This is a self-directed role: you will independently bring in new business and deliver the work yourself, with a particular focus on Fire Safety Plans.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct fire and life safety inspections, risk assessments, and audits
- Independently develop Fire Safety Plans and emergency procedures, from site review and drafting through to client delivery and submission for fire department approval
- Drive business development in the Ottawa region: identify prospects, generate leads, prepare proposals and quotes, and close current work
- Manage your own workload end to end, from initial sale through project delivery and client follow-up
- Support emergency planning, equipment evaluations, and training needs
- Mentor junior consultants on fire safety plans and emergency procedures
- Review sites for compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal regulations
- Interpret and apply the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, and related standards (NFPA, ULC) to real-world buildings and occupancies
- Prepare technical reports and system evaluations
- Deliver fire warden and fire drill training, and support other fire safety training as needed
- Build strong client relationships that lead to repeat business, and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders

Qualifications:

- Diploma/degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection Engineering, Emergency Management, or related field




- 3–5 years of fire prevention or life safety experience
- Proven experience developing Fire Safety Plans independently
- Demonstrated sales or business development experience, with the confidence to generate leads and close work
- CFAA or equivalent (preferred)
- Strong understanding of how the Ontario Fire Code and Ontario Building Code apply in practice, along with NFPA standards and fire protection principles
- Experience with building plan reviews
- Strong attention to detail, with a high standard of accuracy in technical documents and code application
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD familiarity is an asset
- Valid Ontario G licence + reliable vehicle; willingness to travel to client sites across the Ottawa region

Why Join Ignis Ignis offers meaningful work, professional growth, and a supportive, inclusive environment. We value technical excellence, collaboration, and diversity in all forms.

Apply Today

Submit your resume at https://ignisinc.ca/careers/ or email [email protected]. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Pay: $25.00-$31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home

Application question(s):
- Do you have a diploma/degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection Engineering, Emergency Management, or related field?

Experience:
- Fire Prevention or Life Safety: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- CFAA Registration (or equivalent) (preferred)
- Ontario G license & reliable vehicle (required)

Location:
- Ottawa, ON (required)

Willingness to travel:
- 100% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON

📌 Fire Prevention and Life Safety Consultant (Ottawa)
🏢 Ignis Safety
📍 Ottawa