Position: Sprinkler Designer
Location: London, Ontario
About Western Fire Protection:
For the past 20 years, Western Fire Protection has been supplying qualified, certified, and reputable contractors as well as professional installers in the fire protection business. Western Fire Protection is a leader in fire suppression technology, offering optimal service to all fire sprinkler systems including inspections, maintenance, system testing and water flow testing. Our 14,000sqft facility and head office is located in London, Ontario.
Learn more about Western Fire Protection by visiting our website at westernfire.ca
The Position:
We’re looking for a great Sprinkler Designer for our construction, and sprinkler installation projects. This role will be responsible for designing and calculating fire sprinkler systems, while adhering to Canadian building codes and standards. You will be a part of a collaborative and positive work environment where we nurture our employees’ growth and success. If you enjoy building relationships, have a passion for customer service, and excellent attention to detail, this may be the role for you!
What You Will Do:
· Apply Canadian Building and Fire Codes, CAN/ULC, NFPA codes and standards, and best practice guidelines related to the design and installation of fire suppression, fire protection and sprinkler systems
· Undertake retrofit and design projects including site reviews and assessing the fire protection and wet and dry sprinkler systems
· Conduct site visits to gather data on existing conditions and review construction
· Provide hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, drawings, and specifications
· Prepare fire protection, suppression and wet and dry sprinkler specifications and tender documents and oversee installation to ensure compliance by contractors
· Attend construction and pre-construction site meetings.
· Assess performance of existing wet and dry sprinkler, standpipe, fire pumps, and special suppression systems, selecting proper and cost-effective solutions for replacement using applicable Codes and standards
· Support internal and external clients by advising on application of Codes and standards
· Participate in the coordination process with all other trades
· Produce fabrication cut sheets and material lists and communicate with fitters and project managers to support installation
What You Bring:
· A college diploma in a construction or engineering-related discipline
· 3+ years of work experience in the construction or engineering consulting industries with experience with fire protection systems
· Excellent knowledge of NBC, NFC, OBC, OFC, and NFPA standards is preferred
· Proficient in reading technical drawings and specifications
· Proficient in drafting with AutoCAD
· Experience with site project management, tender documents, and cost estimation
· Good analytical and organizational skills; attention to detail; and time management skills
· Excellent communication, customer service, and client relationship management skills
· Self-driven and resourceful with ability to work well independently and to interact with other stakeholders
· Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and focus in a dynamic environment to meet deadlines
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Hydratec software, Revit, BIM, and 3D applications is an asset
Why Join Our Team?
· Great place to grow as a professional
· Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high performing team
· Challenging and varied work in a welcoming and professional culture
· Matching retirement savings program (RRSP)
· Competitive group benefits program
If you are a forward looking, action-oriented team player that works well with cross functional & distributed teams and meets the above qualifications, please forward your resume and cover letter directly to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
