Fire Standards Specialist - Chalk River
9 hours ago

Job description
Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself providing oversight and assistance in the design, development, implementationand evaluation of Fire Protection Program documents? Our Chalk River location is looking for a Fire Standards Specialist to assist in the review, revision, and development of Fire Protection Program documentation to ensure CNL remains in compliance with license conditions and applicable standards Apply today
What will you be doing
Reviewing governance and supporting documentation to ensure they are accurate and meet current license requirements.
Developing and implementing an effective "Fire Protection Documentation Review Program".
Developing, updating and verifying the accuracy of policies and procedures.
Ensuring training programs and teaching plans are conducted in accordance with the Training Plan.
Monitoring and evaluating the training record-keeping database to ensure an auditable system is maintained.
Reporting to the Manager, Fire Protection Program, the results of internal reviews, audits, and assessments on operational capabilities.
Conducting gap analysis against industry best practices and current license and law requirements.
Reviewing and identifying areas for improvement and ensuring amendments are completed for existing governance, teaching plans and course documents.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What We Are Looking For
Education
Bachelor's (Honour) 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.
NFPA 1041 Level I and Level II will be considered an asset.Experience
Minimum seven (7) years of related experience.
Experience with fire protection systems, including fire water distribution, will be considered an asset.
Fire service training experience, including development, implementation and evaluation of training standards will be considered an asset.
Technical report writing and review experience will be considered an asset.
Experience in standards development will be considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) will be considered an asset.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Exchange).
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and capacity for thoroughness and attention to detail.
Ability to attain and maintain Group 3 Radiation Protection training.
Familiarity with fire protection engineering principles and fire departmental policies, protocols, and operations.
Familiarity with nuclear industry standards for developing and implementing fire protection standards.
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
Working schedule:
Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half hour work week.
This position is part of the CRPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the CRPEG Collective Agreement.
As a member of this bargaining unit, you'll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
Why CNL?
Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we're reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.
From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.
What We Offer:
A Total Rewards Package
We believe in taking care of our people.
Here's what you can expect as part of our team:
Paid time off:
vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
A defined-benefit pension plan for your future security
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
Restoring and protecting the environment
Contributing to the health of Canadians
If so, you'll feel right at home at CNL
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.
Please note:
This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & InclusionAt CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it
We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:
Respect
Teamwork
Accountability
Safety
Integrity
Excellence
These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.
CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada.
We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects.
We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.Similar jobs
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