Fire Protection Section Head

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself assigning and outlining work, advising on technical problems and demonstrating leadership skills ? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Fire Protection Section Head to be accountable to the Fire Protection Manager for the overall delivery of safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Fire Technical Services department.

What will you be doing!

• Supervising a team of 6-8 Fire Protection Engineers/Specialists.
• Responsible for assisting in goal setting, performance evaluations, career development, disciplinary and promotion actions, and recruiting technical resources (internally and externally).
• Responsible for ensuring the team is working safely and effectively.
• Providing motivation and technical guidance of the team and for the technical validity of their work.
• Prescribing the applicable design process, quality elements and execution of engineering activities as support for work at CNL executed by the Fire Protection Program.
• Providing technical guidance, review and approval / acceptance of key engineering documentation issued that form the basis for design, procurement, manufacturing, construction, installation, commissioning and maintenance of its design or product or service.
• Executing engineering activities in accordance with prescribed standards and processes and verification planning documents.
• Ensuring that qualified staff are assigned and trained to perform the work.
• Reporting back to the Fire Protection Manager whenever issues arise that have potential for negative safety or economic impact.
• Working collaboratively with peers in other sections in the branch and across CNL.
• Liaising with support groups, especially Facilities Operations, Radiation Protection, and Quality Assurance, CFEM management as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Working with the Integrated Work Control team to ensure Hazard Screening Checklists are reviewed and updated, and that appropriately qualified staff are assigned to review IWC requests.
• Ensuring unplanned impairments are actioned, a fire screening in place and the Fire Protection Manager is informed within a timely manner.
• Engaging with peers at universities, Federal Agencies, global Agencies, and customers as subject Matter Expert.
• Proposing and planning research projects with attention to cost and schedule.
• Overseeing research project progress including expenditures, monitoring budgetary performance (reporting to Project Lead and Program Director) and maximizing cost effective operation of the groups' time and space.
• Advising on technical problems and reviewing work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
• Effectively using personal and staff time in order to allow completion of work within budget.
• Identifying opportunities for innovative solutions and partnerships to increase research and commercial impact.
• Assisting in goal setting, performance evaluations, career development, disciplinary and promotion actions, and recruiting scientific and technical resources (internally and externally).
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for :

• Someone who has the ability to:
  • Solve technical problems and communicate their solutions in an orderly, practical manner.
  • Lead and manage a team through a safety first attitude while navigating multiple projects with conflicting timelines.
  • Work under pressure and with conflicting priorities.
  • Demonstrate good oral communication and writing skills, including the ability to provide presentations to groups of people.
  • Demonstrate computer skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office Products Autocad, Hydracad and other industry-specific programs.
  • Develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the existing fire systems on site.
  • Coordinate technical and non-technical staff in the delivery of inspection and maintenance services.
  • Liaise, work and interact with other team members, the Fire Department, building/systems owners, customers and projects effectively.
  • Manage complex and technical projects.
  • Strong understanding of the National Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, National Fire Code and applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Canadian Underwriters Laboratories CAN/ULC, and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) N293 and N393 standards.
  • Understanding of Canadian nuclear regulatory requirements.
  • Strong understanding of the National Building Code, Strong understanding of the National Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, National Fire Code and applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), CanProficiency in the provision, operation, and maintenance of fire protection, suppression, and alarm systems, as well as other interrelated building systems as required.
• Experience:
  • 8-10 years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering or specialization.
  • Licensed by a provincial engineering association.
  • Knowledge in areas such as fire protection fundamentals, plans examination, sprinklers, building construction and fire protection, CAD, combustion chemistry, electronics, building and fire codes, chemical extinguishing systems, fluid mechanics, hazards of materials, effective technical wiring, fire alarm systems, fire dynamics, hydraulic sprinkler design, sprinkler fitting, fire pumps, fire modelling, hydraulic systems, job estimating and materials management, fire pumps, and fixed suppression.
  • Specialization in Fire Protection Engineering or related experience.
• Education:
  • Bachelors (Honours) in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing; or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.

• Security clearance eligibility required: Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 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 :

• Ability to be on-call on a rotational basis.
• Overtime or flexible work schedules will occasionally be required.
• A hybrid work environment is required.
• Occasional travel to other CNL sites and meetings as required.
• ( Add in items from Effort and Working Conditions if needed eg lifting, wearing a headset so no facial hair)

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• benefits effective day one, that's right, no waiting period;
• tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:

CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL's Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee. CNL's Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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