Job Description

GHL Consultants, a part of J.S. Held (GHL), is a consulting firm specializing in Building Code Consulting, Fire Protection Engineering, and Life Safety services. We provide innovative solutions to address complex building code and fire and life safety challenges for projects across Western Canada. Our portfolio includes residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, and mixed-use developments ranging from small renovations to large, complex facilities.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) to help grow our presence in Alberta. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering building code and fire and life safety consulting services, managing projects, supporting clients, and mentoring junior staff.

The position will initially be hybrid or predominantly remote; however, candidates should expect a gradual transition to greater in-office presence as the team expands, reflecting JS Held’s commitment to the benefits of in-person collaboration, mentorship, and training.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide building code, fire and life safety consulting services for a broad range of development projects, including Part 3 and Part 9 buildings under Division B of Local Building Code.
- Develop practical code strategies that support project goals while maintaining compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
- Review design documents and liaise with project teams to identify risks, opportunities, and code-related considerations throughout design and construction.
- Prepare code analysis, approach to code compliance, building code reports, alternative solutions, and other project deliverables.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and AHJs to support project success from concept through completion.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, including scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communication.
- Participate in design workshops, AHJ meetings, site visits, field reviews, and construction-phase support activities.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members while supporting their professional growth.
- Support business development through client relationship management, proposal preparation, industry engagement, and thought leadership initiatives.
- Apply sound qualified judgment and take ownership of technical recommendations and project deliverables.
- Contribute to the continued growth of the companies code consulting practice and reputation for technical excellence.
- Participate in business development activities including marketing and/or educational sessions.

📌 Fire Protection Engineer (P.Eng) (GHL Consultants, a part of J.S. Held)
🏢 J.S. Held
📍 Calgary