Posted 2 months ago
Fire Protection Manager
@ The HIDI Group
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
The HIDI Group is hiring a Fire Protection Manager to lead its fire protection engineering team across Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary. The role covers technical design leadership, team management, client relationships and business development. The posting requires a P.Eng. licence in Ontario and at least 10 years of consulting experience, with 5 years in leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day operations of the Fire Protection team
- Design and coordinate fire protection and life safety systems
- Review and seal fire protection drawings and technical documents
- Build client relationships and support business development
- Mentor staff and manage team performance
Requirements summary:
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence in Ontario, in good standing
- Minimum 10 years in engineering consulting
- Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience
- Strong fire protection design experience
- Knowledge of OBC, NFPA and ASHRAE standards
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario |
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The HIDI Group
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A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy dedicated to providing world class solutions and unmatched service.
Full company description
The HIDI Group (The HIDI Group Inc.) is a multi-disciplinary consultancy committed to delivering world-class solutions and unparalleled service. Established by Andrew Hidi in 1975, The HIDI Group has grown to become a leading national firm with over 150 employees, with offices located in Toronto, Ottawa, & Calgary. We pride ourselves on our extensive local and international portfolio. The HIDI Group offers a full suite of in-house building service expertise through its eight integrated disciplines – Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, Fire Protection, Lighting Design, Communications, Audiovisual Design, Security & Risk, Commissioning and Energy Services. With a skilled team of professional engineers, engineering technicians, BIM specialists and designers, we are in constant pursuit of improvement, both on a personal and corporate level. Our team is a fusion of individuals who have learned from the past, yet are designing with the future in mind. Recognized as industry leaders in targeted market and service sectors, our continued commitment to technology and innovation enables us to adapt to your changing needs, as well as marketplace changes. We are dedicated to creating safer, healthier and more efficient buildings through an integrated design process; The HIDI Group operates as its clients’ Partners from Concept to CompletionTM.
- LinkedIn followers
- 19,888
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 156
- Reported office locations
- 155 Gordon Baker Road, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario M2H3N5, CA
- 11012 MacLeod Trail South, Suite 240, Calgary, Alberta T2J 6A5, CA
- 1000 Innovation Drive, Suite 500, Kanata, Ontario K2K 3E7, CA
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Consulting
- Mechanical Engineering
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- The HIDI Group
- Specialties
- Mechanical
- Sustainable Design
- Electrical
- Communications
- Security
- Commissioning
- Lighting
- Risk & Resilience
- AudioVisusal
- and Fire Protection
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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The HIDI Group (The HIDI Group Inc.) is a multi-disciplinary consultancy committed to delivering world-class solutions and unparalleled service. Established by Andrew Hidi in 1975, The HIDI Group has grown to become a leading national firm with over 150 employees, with offices located in Toronto, Ottawa, & Calgary. We pride ourselves on our extensive local and international portfolio. The HIDI Group offers a full…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Design Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1975 |
| Specialties | MechanicalSustainable DesignElectricalCommunicationsSecurityCommissioningLightingRisk & ResilienceAudioVisusaland Fire Protection |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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We are looking for a Fire Protection Manager!
As an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, HIDI brings together over 150 professionals across Toronto, Ottawa, and Calgary. Our integrated team includes Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Lighting, Communications & AV, Security & Risk, Commissioning, and Energy Services — all working together to deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for complex projects.
Our reputation is built on technical excellence, integrity, collaboration, and strong client relationships. We foster an environment where people are encouraged to think creatively, take ownership, and continue growing professionally.
If you are looking for an opportunity to lead, influence, mentor, and help shape the future growth of a Fire Protection practice within a collaborative and employee-owned environment — we’d love to hear from you.
Role
As the Fire Protection Manager, you will lead and oversee the Fire Protection team, providing both technical and operational leadership across a wide range of projects.
You will play a key role in managing team performance, project execution, client relationships, business development, and the continued growth of the department. This position is ideal for a senior fire protection professional who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability, business acumen, and a passion for mentoring high-performing teams.
You will work closely with Principals, senior leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully, efficiently, and to the high standard our clients expect from HIDI.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Fire Protection team
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to team members
- Support employee development, engagement, and performance management
- Participate in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and team planning initiatives
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment
- Monitor team utilization, scheduling, and workload distribution
Project & Technical Leadership
- Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection and life safety systems
- Review, approve, and seal Fire Protection drawings and technical documents
- Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, calculations, and system layouts
- Perform hydraulic calculations and oversee system design coordination
- Ensure designs comply with OBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and applicable codes and standards
- Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Structural, and Interior Design teams
- Attend client meetings, design coordination meetings, and site reviews as required
- Oversee quality control processes and ensure adherence to HIDI design standards
- Support project teams with technical problem-solving and issue resolution
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution
Business Development & Client Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners
- Support business development initiatives and help identify new opportunities
- Participate in proposal preparation, fee development, and project planning
- Work collaboratively with leadership to support strategic growth initiatives
- Represent HIDI at networking, industry, and client events
Operational & Strategic Contributions
- Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting, and resource forecasting
- Participate in management meetings and strategic planning discussions
- Help improve internal processes, workflows, and operational efficiencies
- Support cross-disciplinary coordination and communication across offices
- Monitor team performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives
Skills & Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, in good standing
- Minimum 10 years of experience within the engineering consulting industry
- Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience
- Strong experience designing and coordinating fire protection systems
- Strong understanding of OBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and applicable industry standards
- Excellent technical, organizational, and project management skills
- Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage client relationships
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Experience reviewing multidisciplinary construction documents
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and general engineering software/tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
The HIDI Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that is barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note that due to the volume of applicants only those who will be considered for an interview will be contacted.
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