Fire Protection Technical Staff

Contract Length: 24 Months

Hours of work: 35 hrs/wk

Job Location: Pickering, ON

Pay Range: $62.00/hr - $74.31/hr

Resume Submission Deadline: November 16, 2026 (5:00PM EST)

Key Accountabilities

Job Overview

• Provide technical expertise, evaluations, and recommendations to support the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of facility systems.

• Identify operational issues, assess risks, and develop practical solutions to improve system reliability, safety, and performance.

• Conduct technical studies, investigations, and assessments to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Prepare technical reports, analyses, and documentation to support operational decisions, regulatory requirements, and information requests.

• Review and evaluate internal and external proposals, recommend improvements, and provide written recommendations to management.

• Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for materials, equipment, and contracted services.

• Support procurement activities and provide technical oversight during equipment installation and commissioning.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, licensing conditions, and industry standards, including CSA N293, CSA N393, NFPA, NFCC, and relevant provincial and federal legislation.

• Provide expert guidance on fire protection systems, fire hazards, emergency response equipment lifecycle management, and firefighter personal protective equipment.

• Interpret and apply fire protection codes, standards, regulations, and organizational procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Monitor the performance and operational readiness of fire protection systems and equipment, implementing compensatory measures where required.

• Support the development, implementation, and revision of fire protection standards, procedures, instructions, and guidance documents.

• Participate in fire risk assessments, Fire Hazard Assessments, Fire Safe Shutdown Analyses, and related compliance evaluations.

• Develop fire response strategies and emergency response plans for postulated fire scenarios based on plant licensing and safety report requirements.

• Evaluate equipment, staffing, training, and procedural risks affecting emergency response readiness and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

• Collaborate with department managers and stakeholders to identify and implement fire protection solutions that support operational needs.

• Develop and enhance fire protection service delivery models to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Prepare regulatory correspondence and ensure corrective actions are developed and implemented in response to audits, inspections, recommendations, and directives.

• Coordinate and maintain effective relationships with internal and external emergency response agencies and fire protection organizations.

• Provide technical support and guidance to management, operational teams, and fire protection personnel on fire safety, compliance, and emergency preparedness initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of Fire Protection, engineering and economics to technically understand the operation of the facility.

• Requires knowledge of Fire Hazard Assessment, Fire Safe Showdown Assessment, National Building Code of Canada, National fire Code of Canada and CSA N293 to evaluate and propose improvements to Fire Protection processes, equipment and systems in OPG Nuclear Stations and Facilities.

• Requires a knowledge of English in order to prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations both verbally and in writing.

• This knowledge is normally acquired through the successful completion of a four-year university education in an appropriate engineering field or by having the equivalent level of education.

Spirit Omega is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of Indigenous peoples, Women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

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