Posted 2 months ago
Intermediate Code Consultant
@ AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.
York, ON · Vancouver, BC · Halifax, NS · Saskatoon, SK · Toronto, ON +5
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is hiring an Intermediate Code Consultant for its national fire protection practice, supporting building code, fire code and life safety work on regulated projects in nuclear, defence, rail and industrial sectors. The role involves preparing code reports and reviewing drawings under senior guidance, with hybrid working and a stated salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 annually.
Pay:
$80,000–$100,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Provide building code, fire code and life safety consulting under senior guidance
- Prepare code reports, life safety strategies and design narratives
- Review drawings and specifications for code compliance
- Participate in site reviews and resolve firestopping deficiencies
- Coordinate with design disciplines, clients and AHJs
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in engineering or diploma in fire protection or building science
- 2 to 5 years of fire protection or code consulting experience
- Working knowledge of NBC, NFC and referenced standards
- Understanding of life safety and firestopping principles
- Strong written and verbal communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Engineer-in-Training, Certified Engineering Technologist |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Building Science |
| Security clearance | Enhanced reliability |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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Job Description
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Intermediate Code Consultant – Fire Protection to join our growing national fire protection practice. This is an opportunity to build your career on complex, meaningful infrastructure projects across Canada while developing practical expertise in building code, fire code, life safety, and firestopping compliance.
In this role, you will support regulated and technically challenging projects in sectors such as nuclear, defence, rail, industrial, and other high-reliability environments. Working alongside experienced fire protection engineers and code specialists, you will help develop clear, practical, and defensible code-based solutions for clients and project teams. This is a client-facing position suited to someone who enjoys technical problem solving, clear communication, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.
You will have the opportunity to grow through mentorship, exposure to major national projects, and hands-on involvement throughout design and construction. Experience with nuclear codes and standards is an asset, but curiosity, strong fundamentals, and a willingness to learn are equally important.
Your role
- Provide building code, fire code, and life safety consulting services under the guidance of senior technical staff.
- Prepare code reports, fire and life safety strategies, technical memoranda, design narratives, and other project documentation.
- Review drawings and specifications for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
- Participate in construction-phase services, including site reviews, field observations, and resolution of deficiencies related to firestopping and life safety features.
- Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and project management teams to help resolve code-related issues.
- Communicate with clients, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), contractors, and third-party reviewers in a clear and professional manner.
- Support project scoping, proposals, and business development activities as your experience grows.
- Contribute to internal technical tools, templates, lessons learned, and best practices.
- Stay current with relevant building codes, fire codes, referenced standards, and emerging industry practices.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, diploma in Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Building Science, or a related discipline.
- Registered as an Engineer-in-Training, Certified Engineering Technologist, or eligible for future professional registration is an asset.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in fire protection engineering, building code consulting, fire and life safety consulting, or a related design/construction environment.
- Working knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada, National Fire Code of Canada, applicable provincial codes, and referenced CAN/ULC, NFPA, and CSA standards.
- Knowledge of nuclear codes and standards, UL Solutions Integrated System Testing Certification for CAN/ULC-S1001, eligibility for federal security clearance, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel are considered assets or requirements depending on project needs.
- Understanding of life safety principles, including fire-resistance ratings, spatial separation, means of egress, occupancy classification, fire alarm and sprinkler system interfaces, and firestopping systems.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings, and prepare clear technical reports, code summaries, meeting notes, and formal correspondence.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented approach to managing multiple project priorities.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.
Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $80,000 - $100,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
Worker Type
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RegularAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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