Fire & Life Safety Intern - Toronto, Canada - LRI Engineering Inc.

LRI Engineering Inc.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Fire & Life Safety Intern will be involved with development, design, inspection/audit, and administrative assistance activities to support LRI's consulting work for private and public sector projects.

Under the supervision of an assigned Mentor, the Fire & Life Safety Intern will assist on a variety of tasks related to Fire and Life Safety and Emergency Management services.

This position requires working closely with the Mentor and the department's consultants to assist the company's clients to develop and implement safety plans that satisfy the objectives that are required by applicable codes and standards.

This position is on-site at our office in downtown Toronto, with the potential for work from home opportunities. Some travel to sites in and around the GTA will be required. We are seeking an intern from May through to the end of August. This is a full time position, 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist with Fire Safety Plan and Emergency Plan preparation
Assist in monitoring evacuation drills and producing reports
Assist in the review and interpretation of mechanical and electrical drawings
Assist with Fire Code compliance reviews and audits
Assist with the design and coordination of fire safety training, drills, and exercises
Conduct risk assessments and audits
Assist with preparing Fire Warden training
Assist consultants when attending client meetings and meetings with Authorities Having Jurisdiction
Assist with proposal preparation
Travel to client sites as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently attending or recently graduated from a University or College program related to Fire Safety or Fire Protection
Interested in the fire protection, life Safety, and emergency management industry
Willing and able to familiarize yourself with the building, fire, life safety, and emergency management codes, standards, and best practices; Prior knowledge of and/or experience with the Ontario Fire Code is an asset
Technically oriented; good analytical and organizational skills; attention to detail; able to complete tasks and projects in established timelines
Selfstarter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness
An individual with high standards who holds themselves accountable
Versatile and able to manage varying workloads
A real team player
Prior experience with AutoCAD is an asset
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Bilingual in French and English is an asset

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