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Manager, Fire Safety - Eastern Canada
@ AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.
Montréal, QC · Québec, QC · Ottawa, ON
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Manager, Fire Safety & Protection Engineering for Eastern Canada, based in Montréal, Québec City or Ottawa. The role leads a growing fire protection team, manages complex infrastructure projects, and drives business development and proposals. The posting states a hybrid working culture and bilingual French and English requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Diriger l'équipe de protection incendie de l'Est du Canada
- Développer le marché et les relations avec les clients
- Préparer et présenter des propositions stratégiques
- Superviser la conception des systèmes de protection incendie
- Encadrer et perfectionner les membres de l'équipe
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat en génie mécanique (génie des systèmes du bâtiment un atout)
- Ingénieur professionnel (OIQ ou PEO)
- Dix ans d'expérience en génie-conseil en protection incendie
- Connaissance des codes NFPA, ULC et du Code national
- Maîtrise du français et de l'anglais
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Environment, health & safety |
| Experience | 10+ 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, French |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), OIQ, PEO |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Building Systems Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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Job Description
Overview
Join AtkinsRéalis as a Manager, Fire Safety & Protection Engineering and play a key leadership role in the growth and delivery of fire protection and life safety projects across Eastern Canada.
In this strategic position, you will lead a growing team, contribute to complex infrastructure projects, and collaborate with a national and global network of engineering experts to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients.
This position may be based in either our Montréal, Québec City or Ottawa office.
Your role
Market Development
- Provide leadership and support the development of priority markets for the Eastern Canada Fire Protection team.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within targeted market sectors.
Business Development and Proposals
- Lead or support the preparation of strategic, competitive proposals.
- Participate in client presentations, interviews, and negotiations related to business opportunities.
- Ensure a seamless transition from project award through project execution.
Team Leadership
- Mentor, engage, and support the professional development of team members.
- Plan resources and coordinate priorities in collaboration with project teams.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment focused on technical excellence.
Technical and Project Leadership:
- Act as a technical expert, practice leader, or project manager on complex assignments.
- Oversee the design and integration of fire protection and life safety systems.
- Ensure the quality, compliance, and constructability of technical deliverables.
Operational Performance:
- Drive project excellence with respect to quality, cost control, schedule performance, and risk management.
- Contribute to business planning activities and continuous improvement initiatives within the practice.
- Support the achievement of business objectives and client satisfaction targets.
National Collaboration:
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Canada to share expertise and resources.
- Support proposals and projects requiring inter-regional collaboration.
- Contribute to the growth and visibility of the national Fire Protection Community of Practice..
About you
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Building Systems Engineering preferred).
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
- Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant consulting engineering experience in fire protection engineering, life safety, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian fire protection codes and standards, including NFPA, ULC, building codes, and fire codes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, support employee development, and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Proven business development skills, including the ability to build client relationships, identify opportunities, and support the growth of a professional practice.
- Experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects while ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.*
* This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.
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.
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