Fire Protection Manager - CA

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BWXT Technical Services Canada (TSC) – Delivering Expertise and Innovation in Nuclear Solutions.

BWXT’s Technical Services Canada (TSC) manages and conducts high‑consequence operations within government‑owned facilities, where uncompromising discipline is essential. We support Canada’s nuclear, energy, and environmental missions through a comprehensive range of management, operational, and technical services.

This position is assigned to the BWXT-led Nuclear Laboratories Partners of Canada (NLPC) contract. The Fire Protection Manager (FPM) is accountable to the Program Authority for the overall delivery of safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Fire Technical Services and Fire Systems departments to meet the needs of CNL Projects/Programs and CNL Commercial Projects. The FPM oversees a team of Fire Protection Engineers, Fire Protection Specialists and the Fire Systems Owner, and is a key interface with mission areas, CNL site management, project leads and other compliance programs.

The FPM assigns and outlines work; advises on technical problems; demonstrates leadership skills; reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy.

• 8-10 years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering or specialization.
• Licensed by a provincial engineering association.
• Specialization in Fire Protection Engineering or related experience.
• Experience reviewing designs relating to Fire Protection to ensure fire protection safety and compliance to applicable codes & standards.
• Conversant with National Building Code, National Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
• CSA N-293 and CSA N-393 standards and their applications.
• Provision of technical expertise for the improvement of fire protection equipment/systems (best technology) and their suitability for protection from fire.
• Planned and organized meetings and large projects.
• Experience evaluating the adequacy of fire protection system design in accordance with applicable fire protection criteria and recommending changes as applicable.
• Provision of advice on fire protection requirements to be incorporated in the design and construction of buildings and structures.
• Provision of effective communications to staff, contractors and customers.
• Development of fire safety-related contract requests, budgets, and planning for future safety-related activities.
• Policy and procedure development.
• Development and review of fire hazard analyses, assessments, and other fire safety documentation for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Experience in managing staff within a unionized environment.
• 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;
• Respect for CNL processes (e.g. Engineering Change Control) and safety requirements that are unique to a nuclear environment;
• Ability to maintain continued proficiency on changes to or installations of new fire systems; and
• Proficiency in the provision, operation, and maintenance of fire protection, suppression, and alarm systems, as well as other interrelated building systems as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must reside near or be willing to relocate to the Chalk River, Ontario area.

• Implementation of Programmatic and Regulatory Requirements
• Responsibility 1 a:
• As the appointed Alternate Designated Representative of the Licensee, report to external regulators…