Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself as a Fire System Specialist, helping ensure the secure and reliable operation of fire protection systems that support critical infrastructure across the Chalk River Laboratories site? Do you enjoy working with complex building systems, collaborating with technical experts and contractors, and ensuring fire protection projects and maintenance activities meet industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you What you will be doing
- Coordinating condition assessments of fire systems and related site service infrastructure within buildings and facilities.
- Collaborating with customers, consultants, and contractors to support fire system projects, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
- Developing prioritized plans for the replacement, upgrade, and lifecycle management of fire systems.
- Coordinating configuration management activities for fire protection systems and associated infrastructure.
- Maintaining and organizing technical drawings, records, and documentation related to fire systems.
- Preparing maintenance plans, procedures, and technical documentation for fire protection systems and equipment.
- Ensuring preventative maintenance procedures and checklists are developed and maintained within maintenance management systems.
- Supporting the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs for critical fire protection assets.
- Developing standards, specifications, and technical requirements for fire systems and related infrastructure.
- Preparing contract documents, scopes of work, and technical requirements for consultants and contractors.
- Developing internal client requirements and technical documentation related to fire protection systems.




- Reviewing contractor work and verifying that installations, modifications, and maintenance activities comply with applicable codes, standards, drawings, and specifications.
- Supporting system owners and stakeholders in the day-to-day operation and management of site fire protection systems.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager. What we are looking for:
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science from a recognized university.
- OR Membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish professional qualifications.
- Experience
- Experience supporting building infrastructure, fire protection systems, facility operations, or related engineering systems.
- Experience working with contractors, consultants, customers, and technical stakeholders.
- Experience preparing technical specifications, maintenance plans, scopes of work, or contract documentation.
- Experience supporting the operation, maintenance, installation, or upgrade of building systems is considered an asset.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, National Fire Code of Canada, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
- Demonstrated understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to fire protection systems and building infrastructure.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills,



including preparing technical documentation and delivering presentations to stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical requirements and code compliance expectations to contractors, trades personnel, and project teams.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze technical issues and develop practical, logical solutions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
- Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and related business software.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with customers, regulators, contractors, consultants, trades personnel, and project teams.
- Proven ability to work independently while exercising sound technical judgment.
- Demonstrated willingness to respond to off‑hours operational issues, emergency situations, and system failures as required.
- Working knowledge of configuration management, preventative maintenance programs, and asset management practices.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.” Working

Conditions:
- Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty‑seven and a half (37.5) hour work week. Why CNL? Does the idea of working with a

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