SUMMARYThe General Manager, Fire & Life Safety is a senior leadership role with full business and P&L; ownership of the Fire & Life Safety division, including sprinkler systems and related life‑safety services. This role is accountable for life‑safety outcomes, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and sustainable growth.
The General Manager sets the strategic direction of the division and ensures uncompromising standards for safety, ethics, and compliance, while delivering disciplined financial results and operational excellence across all service lines.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Full executive ownership of the Fire & Life Safety division, including sprinkler and water‑based fire protection services
Complete P&L; accountability, including revenue growth, margin performance, cost control, and cash flow
Development and execution of the division’s strategic plan, annual operating plan, and multi‑year growth roadmap
Absolute accountability for life‑safety outcomes, regulatory compliance, and ethical conduct
Executive authority for health, safety, and risk management with zero tolerance for non‑compliance
Ensures full compliance with all applicable fire codes, standards, regulations, and licensing requirements
Ensures business decisions never compromise life safety, regulatory integrity, or skilled standards
Executive oversight of all operations, including inspections, testing, maintenance, service, repairs, and small to mid‑scale projects
Establishes and enforces standardized operational processes, quality controls, and performance metrics
Drives operational discipline, productivity, utilization, and continuous improvement across the division
Approves pricing strategies, major estimates, capital investments, and subcontracting models
Ensures strong financial governance, internal controls, and accurate performance reporting
Leads resolution of high‑risk operational,



safety, compliance, client, or regulatory issues
Builds, leads, and holds accountable a high‑performing leadership team across operations, safety, and commercial functions
Sets clear expectations and performance standards for leaders and ensures succession planning for safety‑critical roles
Acts as senior executive sponsor for key clients, partners, and regulatory authorities
Ensures client commitments related to life safety and compliance are met without exception
Identifies and executes responsible growth opportunities aligned with capability, risk tolerance, and compliance requirements
Serves as a trusted executive presence internally and externally, representing the division with credibility and authority
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSExpert knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems, including sprinkler and water based systemsStrong command of fire codes, standards, and regulatory compliance in safety critical environmentsAdvanced health, safety, and risk management capability with zero tolerance executionProven P&L; and financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and margin controlAbility to balance life safety, compliance, client obligations, and financial performanceStrong strategic planning and operational execution capabilityDemonstrated leadership of senior leaders and technical teams in regulated industriesHigh professional integrity, sound judgment, and decisiveness in high consequence situations
Licenses and/or Professional AccreditationOne or more of the following would be considered an assetValid Driver's license, clean drivers abstract and clean criminal background check required.
This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $154,322 - $192,902 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.
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📌 General Manager, Fire (Toronto)
🏢 BGIS
📍 Toronto