Fire Prevention Consultant

Montreal, Gatineau & Ottawa, QC/ON

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 are seeking a skilled Fire Prevention Consultant to service our growing client base across the Montreal, Gatineau, and Ottawa regions. This is a self-directed role requiring someone who can independently develop new business, manage client relationships, and deliver consulting services, with a particular focus on Fire Safety Plans.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct fire prevention inspections, risk assessments, and audits.
- Independently develop Fire Safety Plans and emergency procedures, from initial site review and drafting through to client delivery and submission for fire department approval.
- Drive business development across the Montreal, Gatineau, and Ottawa regions by identifying prospects, generating leads, preparing proposals and quotes, and securing new work.
- Manage projects and workload independently, from initial client engagement and business development through to project delivery and follow-up.
- Support emergency planning, fire protection equipment evaluations, and client training needs.
- Mentor junior consultants on Fire Safety Plans and emergency procedures.
- Review buildings and sites for compliance with applicable municipal, provincial, and federal fire prevention and building regulations.
- Interpret and apply relevant fire codes, building codes, NFPA and ULC standards,



and other applicable regulations to various buildings and occupancies.
- Prepare technical reports, assessments, and system evaluations.
- Deliver fire warden and fire drill training, along with other fire safety training as required.
- Build and maintain robust client relationships to encourage repeat business and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

- Graduate of Seneca Polytechnic's three-year Fire Protection Engineering Technology – Fire Prevention program, or an equivalent fire prevention program.
- Fluently bilingual in French and English (written and verbal) – mandatory.
- 3–5 years of experience in fire prevention, fire safety consulting, or a related field.
- Proven ability to independently develop comprehensive Fire Safety Plans.
- Demonstrated sales or business development experience, including the ability to generate leads, prepare proposals, and secure new business.
- Strong understanding of applicable fire prevention and building codes, including the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, Quebec fire safety requirements, and relevant NFPA and ULC standards.
- Experience with building plan reviews.
- CFAA certification or equivalent is considered an asset.




- Strong attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy in technical documentation and code application.
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication, client relationship management, and technical reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD is an asset.
- Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle, with willingness to travel regularly to client sites throughout Montreal, Gatineau, and Ottawa.

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: $27.00-$31.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application question(s):

- Do you have Fire Safety Plan Experience?
- Are you located in Ottawa, Montreal or Gatineau?
- Have you taken the 3 year Fire Protection Engineering Technology program at Seneca OR equivalent?

Experience:

- Fire Prevention : 3 years (required)

Language:

- French & English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CFAA Registration (or equivalent) (preferred)
- Ontario G license & reliable vehicle (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montréal, QC (Montréal)

📌 Fire Prevention Consultant (Montreal)
🏢 Ignis Safety
📍 Montreal