Director, Fire Protection Engineering

AtkinsRéalis

. Lead the growth and delivery of fire protection and life safety projects across Eastern Canada .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fire protection engineering and life safety systems, with a strong focus on business development, client relationship management, and project execution. Proficient in leading multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with Canadian fire protection codes and standards.

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Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)Fire Protection EngineeringBusiness Development SkillsProject ManagementBilingual Communication (French and English)

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Hard Skills

Fire Protection CodesBuilding CodesNFPA StandardsULC StandardsQuality AssuranceRisk ManagementCost ControlTechnical DeliverablesMultidisciplinary Project ManagementClient Satisfaction

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationTeam Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) Membership

Industry Keywords

Fire ProtectionLife SafetyConsulting EngineeringEastern CanadaProfessional Practice Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the growth and delivery of fire protection and life safety projects across Eastern Canada
Provide leadership and support development of priority markets for the Eastern Canada Fire Protection team
Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders
Identify and pursue new business opportunities
Lead or support strategic proposal preparation, client presentations, interviews, and negotiations
Ensure seamless transition from project award through execution
Mentor team members and support professional development
Plan resources and coordinate priorities with project teams
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing work environment
Act as technical expert, practice leader, or project manager on complex assignments
Oversee design and integration of fire protection and life safety systems
Ensure quality, compliance, and constructability of technical deliverables
Drive quality, cost control, schedule performance, and risk management
Contribute to business planning and continuous improvement initiatives
Support business objectives and client satisfaction targets
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Canada and support inter-regional proposals and projects
Contribute to the growth and visibility of the national Fire Protection Community of Practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
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
Knowledge of English required for collaboration with Canadian or global leadership team members outside Québec

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Employee recognition
Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Generous time-off policies